by The Associated Press – FRANKFORT, KY. — Kentucky’s deputy commissioner of the Department of Insurance, a former sales and marketing representative, has been appointed as commissioner of the department. Nancy G. Atkins worked in the insurance industry for 33 years, both as an agent and employee benefit manager. Before joining the Department of Insurance, she was…
by Steve Jones , The Courier-Journal – Papa John’s Pizza mogul John Schnatter, who recently criticized the University of Louisville athletics department during a U of L Board of Trustees meeting, has resigned from the school’s athletics association board, according to a U of L athletics spokesman. Schnatter was not at Thursday’s athletics board meeting. Schnatter, who remains a member…
by Terry DeMio , tdemio@enquirer.com – There are several options for an overdose reversal drug. Terry DeMio Emergency staff in Northern Kentucky reversed an average of six overdoses a day at St. Elizabeth hospitals since the start of the year. That compares to about three reversals on an average day in 2015 and 2016, a 100 percent increase. To…
By Jacob Ryan – Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer touts transparency and access as part of his governing philosophy and strategic plan for the city. In his Citizen’s Bill of Rights, which promises that every citizen has the right to be involved in government, Fischer aspires “to create a culture of inclusiveness and maintain open communications with the community.” But…
by Sheldon S. Shafer , @sheldonshafer – Google Fiber is a go in Louisville. Mayor Greg Fischer confirmed the news that he said he is cheering — that Google Fiber will begin construction soon of an ultrafast broadband network in Louisville. The network is expected to be a boon for business. “Many have eagerly waited to hear these words:…
by BETH MISGAVE, bmusgrave@herald-leader.com – Urban County councilwoman Sasha Love Higgins was indicted Tuesday on multiple theft and other felony charges stemming from her former position as the general manager of a Lexington hotel. A Fayette Circuit grand jury indicted Higgins, 34, on felony charges of identity theft, forgery and three counts of theft by deception. Higgins is…
by Madeline Janice – State Senator Whitney Westerfield says he will continue to fight for a proposed constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law despite failing to pass a bill two years in a row. Westerfield filed the bill, known as Marsy’s Law, both in 2016 and in 2017. It was one of a handful of constitutional amendments…
by Scott Wartman , swartman@nky.com When the federal government wants to get rid of properties, it can often take a while, leaving old government buildings vacant and rotting. In Northern Kentucky, for example, no one’s lived in the once regal, weather-beaten officers’ homes in Fort Thomas Tower Park for 15 years as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has…
by Ryland Barton – As Gov. Matt Bevin mulls whether to call a special session to deal with the state’s ailing pension system and tax structure, a class action lawsuit brought against the state by aggrieved teacher pensioners continues to make its way through the court system. The Teachers Retirement Legal Fund argues that state leaders have…
by RONNIE ELLIS, CNHI News Service – FRANKFORT – Kentucky’s troubled pension systems had some good news for lawmakers Monday, although they remain a long way from financial stability. And one of them — the County Employee Retirement System or CERS — wants to become independent of the state system and enjoys the support of…