What you need to know Independence has passed a resolution opposing a bill, which is currently moving through the legislative process in Frankfort, that would abolish property taxes on primary residences and vehicles. “While I love the idea of no longer paying property taxes, as somebody who’s been sitting up here (in the mayor’s seat) […]
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TJ Roberts introduces proposal to require Ky police agencies to have ICE agreements
A Northern Kentucky Republican is working on a bill that would require all Kentucky police agencies to enter federal agreements for immigration enforcement under a program that has rapidly expanded during the Trump administration. Rep. TJ Roberts, of Burlington, presented the proposal during a Thursday meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Local Government. He argued that […]
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TJ Roberts files for reelection in Kentucky House District 66
TJ Roberts, a Republican from Burlington and Kentucky state representative for House District 66, which encompasses much of Boone County, filed for reelection with the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office on Thursday. Roberts was first elected in 2024. “Since taking office, I’ve been driven by a simple mission: to protect our freedoms, defend our values […]
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Photos: Community holds Charlie Kirk vigil in Burlington
Local photographer Rob Stone attended a vigil for Charlie Kirk in Burlington on Wednesday evening, which he shared with LINK nky. The photos show hundreds of people gathered with candles. TJ Roberts also attended the vigil, posting on Facebook his gratitude to local law enforcement. “I want to personally thank the Boone County Sheriff Les […]
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Beshear sues to block new state law pushed by Americans for Prosperity
Written by the Kentucky Lantern’s Liam Niemeyer Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has gone to court to block what the lawsuit calls the “latest power grab” by the GOP-controlled legislature. At issue is a new law that curbs the executive branch’s authority to make regulations. The bill was a priority for the conservative group Americans for Prosperity which […]
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Kyle Rittenhouse speaks at TJ Roberts’ fundraiser in Florence
By WCPO’s Marlena Lang The presence of Kyle Rittenhouse drew a few protesters to a Florence restaurant where a conservative campaign fundraiser took place Wednesday night. TJ Roberts, a Northern Kentucky attorney running as a Republican in District 66, hosted the fundraiser at Smokin’ This and That BBQ after his campaign said threats forced their original […]
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NKY business owner defends hosting campaign event featuring Kyle Rittenhouse
A fundraiser for Republican District 66 candidate TJ Roberts, featuring Kyle Rittenhouse as a speaker, was moved to a different venue after the original location cancelled their plans due to threats, and the campaign called the Metropolitan Club’s statement a “misrepresentation of facts”.
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Kyle Rittenhouse coming to Covington for NKY politician’s campaign fundraiser
Kyle Rittenhouse, the man who gained national attention as a teenager in 2020 after shooting multiple men during protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, will be in Covington next week in support of one local candidate. Kentucky state House candidate and attorney TJ Roberts said on social media Rittenhouse will be a special […]
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Kenton County Schools apologizes for ‘confusion’ over gender, sexuality topics letter
Kenton County Schools has apologized after “inadvertently” sending a letter home to 63 students seeking parental consent to talk about sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression with those children. The letter, dated Aug. 14, asked parents or guardians if they consent or decline to have a school-based mental health provider talk to their child […]
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TJ Roberts defeats Ed Massey in House District 66 Republican primary
TJ Roberts has defeated Ed Massey for the Republican nomination in the House District 66 race, as called by the Associated Press.