Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves will have at least one challenger in this year’s election. Chasity Bothman filed for candidacy for Bellevue mayor on Jan. 10. Bothman works in fundraising for a national nonprofit and for Three Spirits Tavern and Cork N Crust in Bellevue. Bothman has been a […]
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School board member: Maps could dilute representation for local schools
Written by Mark Payne, LINKnky politics and government reporter The Covington board of education adopted a resolution calling on Governor Andy Beshear to veto the new legislative boundaries swiftly passed by the Republican-dominated General Assembly. The move follows the adoption of a similar resolution at the Covington city commission. Both local governmental bodies see the […]
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What happened last week in Frankfort; and what’s in store this week
Written by Mark Payne, LINKnky government and politics reporter A new two-year state budget was a big story in Frankfort last week, and will likely be again this week. Eyes will also be on the newly proposed legislative and congressional maps, now that redistricting bills have cleared the General Assembly and await a signature or […]
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Northern Kentuckians for the Judiciary Endorse Four Candidates in Contested Judicial Races
Northern Kentuckians for the Judiciary (NKFJ), a nonprofit that aims to maintain and improve the quality of Northern Kentucky’s judges, announced that it has endorsed four candidates in contested judicial races in Northern Kentucky ahead of the Nov. 6 general election. After interviews with candidates for these offices and a lengthy and rigorous evaluation of […]
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State Sen. Chris McDaniel is Recognized for his Continued Legislative Support for Kentucky’s Police
Kentucky State Sen. Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) has received the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP) Outstanding Legislative Service Award for his support of law enforcement during the 2018 Kentucky General Assembly regular session. Sen. McDaniel received the award during the KACP’s 2018 Annual Conference, which was held July 29th through Aug. 2 in […]
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Boone County’s Jesse Brewer Wins National Recognition for Excellence in Renting
Boone County businessman, and Republican nominee for Boone County Commissioner, Jesse Brewer received the National Apartment Association’s (NAA) Independent Renter Owners Excellence Award on June 16 at its annual meeting in San Diego, Calif. “I am humbled and honored to receive this award from my business colleagues across the country,” Brewer said. “I have worked […]
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Kenton Co. Government Academy Now Accepting Participants for 2016
As an outreach service to the constituents of Kenton County, citizens are invited to take an inside look into the workings of their county government by participating in the Kenton County Government Academy. Beginning Monday, January 11, this ten-week course will educate participants about all facets of county government. The program features presentations from local […]
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NKY Forum Presentations to Touch on Current Political Issues
Are you interested in politics? The NKY Forum is celebrating the election season with two events sponsored by the Scripts Howard Center for Civic Engagement. Wednesday, October 7, 2015With the presidential election just a year away, the campaigns are in full swing. the Iowa caucuses and the first primaries arrive just after the New Year […]
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Newport Leaders, Grimes Support Increase in Minimum Wage
Newport’s mayor and city manager want to consider a formal stance on the minimum wage issue, they said Monday. If they vow to support an increase in the federal $7.25 minimum wage, they would be in the company of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, who’s running for the US Senate seat held by […]
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Newport Leaders, Grimes Support Increase in Minimum Wage
Newport’s mayor and city manager want to consider a formal stance on the minimum wage issue, they said Monday. If they vow to support an increase in the federal $7.25 minimum wage, they would be in the company of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, who’s running for the US Senate seat held by […]
