In three of the last four years, Kentucky Republicans have kicked off the legislative session by cutting the state’s individual income tax rate, aiming to eventually eliminate the tax altogether. This year, amid economic headwinds, another tax cut remains uncertain. “There will be a revenue measure filed and passed at some point during this session. […]
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Stay connected with your local legislators during the 2025 legislative session
The Kentucky General Assembly will begin its 30-day legislative session on Jan. 7, and Kentuckians have many ways to follow along with the action. Kentuckians can use online resources to:— See the General Assembly’s daily schedule— Tune in to live coverage of legislative meetings— Find information on their legislators— Contact lawmakers and offer feedback— Read […]
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Highland Heights discusses infrastructure funding, Chase Law School relocation
Highland Heights received funding for a $21M medical examiner crime lab, a roundabout near NKU, and the relocation of the Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, in a mixed bag legislative session.
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NKY Chamber hosts 2023 Legislative recap: ‘It was truly one of the most exciting votes I’ve ever been a part of’
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2023 Legislative Recap Tuesday morning, with a panel made up of local legislators. Sen. Chris McDaniel (R-Covington), Rep. Kim Moser (R-Taylor Mill) and Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) were among the panel moderated by Tami Wilson, vice president of public affairs at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. […]
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Governor Addresses NKY Business Leaders in Year-End Chamber Forum
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear talked about COVID, the economy, vaccines and the road ahead at a recent Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Government Forum. by Robin Gee Coming at the end of the country’s first week of vaccine distributions, COVID relief was a central topic of an online presentation by Governor Andy Beshear for […]
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Gov. Bevin Calls Special Legislative Session to Address Kentucky’s Pension Crisis
Gov. Matt Bevin announced at a press conference today in Frankfort that he is calling a special legislative session this week to address Kentucky’s looming public pension crisis. The press conference, which began before 4:00 p.m. called for legislators to begin their session tonight at 8:00 p.m. and comes four days after the Kentucky Supreme […]