Submitted on behalf of Sen. Wil Schroder. Wil Schroder is the Republican nominee for the State Senate. As a member of the Senate, Wil helped pass business-friendly legislation that led to record investments in the state, thousands of new jobs, and record low unemployment. Wil played a key role in crafting bipartisan legislation to address […]
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NKU Students Invite Residents to KY Senate District 24 Debate
Matt Frey invited the Fort Thomas community to a Kentucky senate debate sponsored by NKU student government. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor It’s the season. Pumpkin spice, Friday football and, of course, election-fueled public sparring on issues affecting all citizens of the commonwealth. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 2, for a debate […]
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Newport Company Earns Award for Workplace Safety
Mike Nemes, Acting Secretary for the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, joined officials from River Metals Recycling (RMR) in Newport today to celebrate the worksite’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) certification for excellence in workplace safety. “Kentucky is proud to boast 17 companies that meet the standards of the nationally-recognized SHARP program,” Nemes said. “The […]
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LISTEN: Schroder, Cooper, Cheser and Brewer Talk About Frankfort, Education and Business
SPONSOR: OMEGA Processing Solutions Sen. Wil Schroder: What was the toughest part of this General Assembly for you? Mr. Brent Cooper: Have you heard from the businesses who will now be charged sales tax on their services? Dr. Karen Cheser: What were you most frustrated with during this session? Mr. Jay Brewer: Do you think […]
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Johnson Elementary Money in Jeopardy
There are always surprises in legislative sessions. But one safe assumption when a state budget must be approved is that Kentucky Senate and House members will form a committee late in the session to iron out differences between each chamber’s preferred state spending plan. That’s what happened this week as Senate and House members created […]
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NKY Legislative Forum: Education Cuts Lead Concerns
Fort Thomas Superintendent Karen Cheser kicks off forum with statement on school funding. “Fund our schools” was the overwhelming message from citizens at the Northern Kentucky Legislative Forum held Saturday in Fort Thomas. About 750 people filled the Highlands High School Performing Arts Center at what is likely the largest forum in the history of […]
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Sen. Wil Schroder Files for Re-election in Kentucky State Senate
Senator Wil Schroder filed for reelection to the 24th District of the Kentucky State Senate representing Campbell, Pendleton, and Bracken Counties. Wil was first elected to this seat in 2014. Schroder will face Rachel Roberts, a Democrat from Newport, in the general election in November. Roberts owns The Yoga Bar in Newport and Over-the-Rhine. “It […]
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Opinion: Let’s Keep Politics Aside and Enjoy This Christmas Season
Over 100 years ago, a cold December night in 1914 started off like many other nights. At that time, World War I, which would eventually claim over 16 million lives, was still in its early stages. With the use of machine guns, poisonous gases, tanks, airplanes, and many other new inventions of modern warfare, the […]
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Senate Republicans Announce New Committee Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen
Senator Max Wise (R-Campbellsville) has been named the new chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Education. The Committee’s former chairman, Senator Mike Wilson (R-Bowling Green) relinquished his chairmanship when he was elected to Senate Leadership earlier this year as the Majority Caucus Whip. Senator Steve West (R-Paris) has assumed Senator Wise’s previous role as […]
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Gold Star Sons and Daughters License Plate Bill Ceremoniously Signed into Law
Senator Wil Schroder (R-Wilder) joined Governor Matt Bevin, Kentucky Gold Star Families, military personnel, and other supporters, including Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, earlier this week for the ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 122. The bill establishes a Gold Star Sons and Gold Star Daughters special license plate, which join the already-existent […]