Kentucky’s first operational medical cannabis processor, Bison Processing, is opening in Dayton. As the first facility of its kind in the state, Bison Processing will be responsible for taking Kentucky-grown cannabis and transforming it into safe, lab-tested medical products—such as tinctures, edibles and topicals—for patients registered in the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program. “Team Kentucky approved […]
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Rachel Roberts named executive director of Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance
Former Kentucky Rep. Rachel Roberts has been hired as the executive director of the Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance to lead initiatives promoting growth, sustainability and social responsibility within the industry.
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Dayton awards keys to the city to two leaving office
Dayton Mayor Ben Baker honored longtime council member Jeff Volter and Kentucky Representative Rachel Roberts for their years of service to the city, presenting them with keys to the city and acknowledging their dedication to making Dayton a better place.
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House District 67: Matt Lehman vs. Terry Hatton
Democrat Matt Lehman and Republican Terry Hatton have both vowed to put their constituents first should they be elected to the 67th House District seat left open this year with the retirement of Democratic Rep. Rachel Roberts. Hatton, of Bellevue, is the owner of a private security and consulting firm and a military veteran who […]
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State bills target Newport’s RMR, other recycling facilities
Two bills have been introduced to the committee on committees that would affect recycling facilities in the state, with HB 197 requiring a notice of violation to be sent to the local governing body where the facility is located, and HB 91 requiring the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet to promote administrative regulations to implement a program to control explosions and combustion events at metal recycling facilities.
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Rachel Roberts to chair insurance committee
Kentucky Rep. and Minority Whip Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) will chair the National Council of Insurance Legislators Joint State-Federal Relations & International Insurance Issues Committee, according to a recent press release from the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus. “I’m honored to be just one of a handful of state legislators from across the county given the chance […]
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NKY state legislative, local, congressional candidates have filed for office: See who’s on the list
Eight competitive state legislative primary races are coming to Northern Kentucky on May 21 as candidates for the region’s 10 state House district seats and three of five Senate seats head for the 2024 ballot. A total of 32 state legislative candidates and three District 4 congressional candidates – including incumbent Thomas Massie (R-KY) – […]
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KY Senate, House adopt rules despite objections
The Kentucky Senate and House will operate under the same rules they used in 2023 despite allegations of “fast-tracking” of bills in a Nov. 29 League of Women Voters of Kentucky report. The House voted 72-23 to adopt the same rule of procedures – except for the change in the year from 2023 to 2024 […]
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Meet House Minority Whip Rachel Roberts
Each week, LINK nky is publishing a profile of one of our local legislators so that Northern Kentuckians can get to know the people representing them at the state level. Rep. Rachel Roberts was first elected to her Kentucky District 67 House seat in 2020 to fill the unexpired term of former Rep. Dennis Keene. […]
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Rep. Rachel Roberts leaves door open to future public service
Rep. Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) announced in an email Wednesday morning that she will not be running for re-election for the 67th House District. The Kentucky House Minority Whip’s announcement has generated some talk in the region about her next steps. Some have questioned whether Roberts could be offered a gubernatorial appointment by Gov. Andy Beshear, […]