by Morgan Watkins , @morganwatkins26 – FRANKFORT, Ky — As Gov. Matt Bevin advocates for pension and tax reform, his administration must grapple with a $138.5 million shortfall in tax revenues for the most recent fiscal year. The shortfall — announced in a Monday news release from State Budget Director John Chilton — presents a short-term challenge for Bevin’s…
by Brianna Clark – PADUCAH, KY –If you have family or friends coming to town and they haven’t booked a hotel yet for the total solar eclipse, you might want to make some room for them on your couch. The eclipse is still several weeks away but nearly all hotels in the path of totality are…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — In a statement the general manager for the Omni Hotel in Louisville says California’s recent state-funded travel ban to Louisville cost them two conventions they were slated to host. General Manager of the Omni, Scott Stuckey, said the hotel had received calls from each convention, stating they were “withdrawing from negotiations.” “We…
by CHERI LAWSON – Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders spoke against the healthcare bill being considered by the U.S. Senate Sunday in Northern Kentucky. The former presidential candidate addressed a crowd in Covington estimated at 2,000. Sanders says he doesn’t understand why Kentucky senator and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to replace the Affordable Care Act. Under…
by Cameron Knight , [email protected] – A second lawsuit was filed in federal court Friday alleging the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services drags out cases against parents to collect additional federal money. The first case was filed in May by Holly Schulkers against Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services workers and St. Elizabeth Healthcare after…
by ALANA WATSON, KPR – Originally published on July 5, 2017 6:12 pm Kentucky smokers now have greater access to resources that can help them kick the habit. A new state law now in effect requires insurance coverage of all forms of tobacco cessation services recommended by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. That includes smoking…
by Ronnie Ellis CNHI Kentucky – FRANKFORT — Kentucky Labor Secretary Derrick Ramsey thinks educators and state officials need a “culture change” when it comes to workforce development. On Wednesday, Ramsey told the Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Development there is often too much focus on a college education for students who might…
Staff Report For the first time in two decades, Western Kentucky University has a new president. Timothy C. Caboni’s first day on the job was Monday, becoming WKU’s 10th president. He replaces Gary A. Ransdell, who retired after 20 years as WKU’s president. “Today is an exciting day for Kacy and me as we begin…
WYMT – FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Governor Matt Bevin has appointed former Public Service Commission Director Talina Rose Mathews to serve on the panel that regulates utilities across the state. A statement from the governor’s office says Mathews will immediately begin serving a four-year term on the Public Service Commission that is subject to confirmation by…
by ASSOCIATED PRESS – A public clash between Kentucky’s two most powerful politicians will have to wait another year. A spokesman for Gov. Matt Bevin says the Republican chief executive will skip the annual “political speaking” at the Fancy Farm picnic, a Kentucky tradition that forces politicians to trade insults on statewide television all while enduring…
