Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear officially signed a bill into law yesterday officially freezing the vehicle property tax rate. Rep. Sal Santoro of Union was one of the co-sponsors for House Bill 6. Santoro joined Beshear at the official signing of the bill. House Bill 6 requires a vehicle to be valued at its average trade […]
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Covington Mayor Joe Meyer calls ‘irregular’ credit card purchases appalling
The City of Covington announced in a statement yesterday that a city employee had resigned after an internal investigation revealed “irregular” credit card purchases were made. The Covington Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. before their regularly scheduled legislative meeting. However, prior to the legislative meeting, Covington Mayor Joe Meyer […]
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NKY gas prices rise as world oil market feels effects of Russian invasion of Ukraine
At 2:43 p.m. Thursday, Ron’s Sunoco Services Center in Covington was selling gas for $3.29 per gallon. It will presumably raise higher in the coming weeks as Americans are preparing for more economic uncertainty. Across the region, Northern Kentuckians are feeling the effects of rising gas prices in their wallets as the world’s geopolitical landscape […]
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Legislators Talk Importance of Pandemic Childcare Funding
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter The importance of access to child care was a frequent topic of discussion – and legislation – throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s a large, unprecedented amount of money going into the childcare system in Kentucky,” said Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric […]
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Motor Vehicle Tax Relief Bill Advances in House
From the Legislative Research Commission Kentuckians may soon get a break on their motor vehicle taxes. The House Appropriations and Revenue approved House Bill 6 on Tuesday. The bill would require that property valuation administrators tax vehicle owners the same as they did 2021. “House Bill 6 follows concerns from my constituents regarding a letter […]
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Beshear: ‘There Is Still a Whole Lot of Virus Out There’
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter COVID-19 cases are falling in Kentucky as the Omicron surge seems to be subsiding, but cases are still high. “This is still the fifth highest week in our entire COVID experience,” Beshear said. “So while we are moving in the right direction, there is still […]
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Union Rejects LGBT Fairness Ordinance
Written by Michael A. Monks, LINK nky chief content officer “Unapologetically, yes.” Union City Commissioner Brian Garner spoke passionately in favor of a proposed fairness ordinance Monday night, one that he pushed for to extend legal protections to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. If adopted, Union would be the latest in a rapidly filling […]
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Poll: Beshear Has 60% Approval; Paul Leads Booker in Senate Race
A newly released poll shows that Governor Andy Beshear has a 60% approval rating among registered voters. The poll also showed that U.S. Senator Rand Paul, the Republican seeking his third six-year term, has a comfortable lead over leading Democratic challenger Charles Booker. For Beshear, the poll shows a gain of 5 percentage points from […]
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GOP Could Outnumber Dems on Ky. Voter Rolls by Nov., Secretary Says
Though Kentucky is a reliable supporter of Republican candidates in races for President and the U.S. Senate, nearly every congressional district, and most state constitutional and legislative officers, there are still more registered Democrats on the voter rolls than Republicans. That could change by the end of this year, though, according to Secretary of State […]
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“Porch Pirates” Would Face Felony Charge if Ky. Bill Approved
From the Legislative Research Commission A measure moving through the Kentucky Senate aims to rein in porch pirates, a nickname for people who steal packages off front porches. Sponsored by Sen. David Yates (D-Louisville), Senate Bill 23 would make it a class D felony to steal or destroy packages from common carriers and delivery services […]