The City of Florence received a Workers’ Compensation Safety Grant from the Kentucky League of Cities, which is funding programs focused on making the city safer. The League of Cities awards the money to Insurance Services workers’ compensation members that help fund safety programs and reduces liability — the group has given more than $6.3 […]
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Senator John Schickel named ‘Friend of Kentucky Cities’
The Kentucky League of Cities named Northern Kentucky Senator John Schickel (R-union) a Friend of Kentucky Cities — an award that goes to legislators for their work to improve Kentucky’s cities. Among his work, Schickel co-sponsored Senate Bill 101, a Kentucky League of Cities initiative that extends contracts, subject to reimbursement for training costs, to […]
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Sen. Chris McDaniel named ‘Friend of Kentucky Cities’
The Kentucky League of Cities named Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Ryland Heights) a Friend of Kentucky Cities, according to an announcement from the organization. He is among 20 lawmakers recognized with the award. The state league of cities annually recognizes legislators who advocate for issues and secure the passage of legislation important to cities. Chiefly, McDaniel sponsored […]
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Wilder seeks to update 29-year-old personnel policy
Wilder is updating their current personnel policy for the 21st century with the help of the Kentucky League of Cities, known locally as the KLC. The city’s 75-page manual on employee conduct has only gone through minor changes since its inception in 1994, but this review effort has been in the pipeline since January. Over […]
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Grants given to NKY cities for infrastructure improvement
Some Northern Kentucky cities recently received grants to help fund various programs and services intended to reduce liability and make the community safer. These grants, known as Liability Grants, were presented by the Kentucky League of Cities and will be utilized in different ways by each city. Union will be using their money to repair […]
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Southgate mayor sworn in as president of Kentucky League of Cities
The Kentucky League of Cities swore in Southgate Mayor Jim Hamberg as its new president. Hamberg will lead the statewide organization for the next year and testify on the League’s behalf in Frankfort. Hamberg promised to spend the next year listening to city leaders across the state and advocating on their behalf, an announcement said. […]
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Covington officials awarded trophy for winning City Government of the Year
The City of Covington officially received its trophy after being named City Government of the Year by the Kentucky League of Cities six months ago. The trophy is an 11 ½ inch obelisk made from black marble. City officials had delayed the formal presentation from the Kentucky League of Cities so it could take place […]
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Update: Reactions from Cold Spring, School District on Judge’s DAV Property Ruling
The addition of a new Campbell County Middle School would alleviate issues of crowding and provide a location closer to the northern tier of the county. by Robin Gee Campbell County School Board Superintendent Dr. David Rust has issued a brief statement in light of a recent court decision to grant the schools the right […]
