Northern Kentucky consulting firm TiER1 Performance is expanding its reach with the recent acquisition of Washington D.C.-based firm THRUUE, per a press release from the company. THRUUE describes itself as a culture, strategy, and leadership consulting firm that works with CEOs, executives and boards of directors. “We know the power that aligning culture and strategy […]
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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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Op-Ed: Don’t Let Joe Biden Snoop on Your Bank Account
The following op-ed is written by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Senate Minority Leader President Biden likes to claim his $3.5 trillion tax and spending spree will only hurt the wealthiest Americans, leaving everyone else unscathed. As his plan comes into sharper focus, though, it’s become increasingly clear that Democrats intend to radically transform the lives […]
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Infrastructure Bill Leads to Rift Between NKY Congressman, Chamber
Two infrastructure bills are being discussed in the U.S. Congress and are expected to pave the way for numerous initiatives across the country. One bill, a budget reconciliation bill with the hefty price tag of approximately $3.5 trillion, is being referred to as ‘the human-infrastructure bill’. It contains items relating to child care, action on […]
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McConnell Receives COVID Vaccine
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Pharmaceutical company Pfizer, along with partners, created a vaccine to combat the global coronavirus pandemic which was approved and rolled out earlier this month. McConnell received his vaccine on Friday as did Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). McConnell said that […]
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Boone County Awarded $430,000 for Housing Assistance Program
Boone County was awarded $430,584 for housing programs. The funds come from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and were distributed through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced the funds in a news release. “Kentucky families need urgent relief from the health and economic crisis […]
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Massie, Owensby Comment on HBO’s “The Swamp” Which Features the NKY Congressman
Northern Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is featured in the new HBO documentary The Swamp, which tells a story of what is characterized as three renegade Republican members of the U.S. House. Along with Massie, Matt Gaetz of Florida and Ken Buck of Colorado are profiled. The film premiered last week. Rep. Massie said that the film […]
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Trump Rails on Massie Over Coronavirus Relief Bill
UPDATE: Rep. Thomas Massie issued a response on Twitter and this story has been updated to include his remarks. President Donald Trump unleashed on Northern Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie in a series of tweets on Friday morning. Looks like a third rate Grandstander named @RepThomasMassie, a Congressman from, unfortunately, a truly GREAT State, Kentucky, wants […]
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Senator Rand Paul Tests Positive for Coronavirus/COVID-19
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for coronavirus/COVID-19, his office announced on Sunday. The Kentucky Republican is “feeling fine and is in quarantine,” according to the message from Paul’s chief of staff Sergio Gor. Paul is, according to the message, asymptomatic and was tested “out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive […]
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Op-Ed: To Change Washington, More Leaders Like Massie Needed
The following op-ed is written by State Rep. Savannah Maddox (R-Dry Ridge) As the election season is rapidly approaching and once again beginning to dominate the headlines, one cannot help but notice a few all-too-familiar themes within the rhetoric. Narratives of rampant corruption, endless abuse and fraud, and a political class more out of touch […]