Nky Politics

01/07/2026

Larry Shelton, former police officer and current attorney, officially announced his run for Kenton County Sheriff this week. Read more.

01/07/2026

Save the dates! Here's when the Kenton County Fiscal Court will hold its regular meetings throughout 2026.

❓DYK Kenton County has two County seats: Independence and Covington. Our first meeting each month is hosted at the Historic Kenton County Courthouse in Independence, while our second meeting is held at the Kenton County Government Center in Covington.

You can access each meeting's agenda online the Friday prior at kentoncounty.org/AgendaCenter

11/19/2025

Thank you, President Trump for your leadership

MORE KENTUCKY JOBS: Toyota announced a $912 million investment across five U.S. manufacturing plants to boost hybrid vehicle production and create 252 new jobs, including significant expansions in Kentucky and other states. Details below.

10/30/2025

30 days

Happy Halloween Eve!

10/24/2025

The inefficiencies of government

When a state trooper calls for help, the ability to communicate is not optional. It is a matter of life and death. Yet after seven years and more than $110 million spent, Kentucky troopers and first responders are still operating in dead zones. The Statewide Emergency Responder Voice System, or SER

08/24/2025

Kentucky Driver's License Issues

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has acknowledged the issues and implemented measures like hiring 125 additional staff, introducing online renewal options, and improving line management systems. However, Maddox and others argue these are insufficient.

The failures of Kentucky's regional driver's license offices and Rep. Savannah Maddox's proposed solutions to improve access and security.

07/02/2025

Big news in Kentucky politics: Elon Musk is officially backing Rep. Thomas Massie’s reelection campaign! 🚀

Musk’s support comes as both he and Massie take a stand against President Trump’s massive tax and spending bill, highlighting a growing rift within conservative circles. Massie, known for his fiscal conservatism and opposition to government overreach, has drawn grassroots praise—and establishment backlash—for challenging both Trump’s policies and recent military actions.

With Musk’s backing and the power of X (formerly Twitter) amplifying his message, Massie is framing his campaign as a fight for Congressional independence and against government waste.

Read the full story here:

Elon Musk signals support for Rep. Thomas Massie amid GOP clash, tweeting ME as Massie faces Trump-backed primary over budget opposition.

06/20/2025

In a significant development that has sparked widespread debate, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, alleging that a state administrative rule illegally provides ...

DOJ sues Gov. Beshear, accusing his administration of failing to enforce Kentucky's HB 3 abortion law and urging the creation of regs and consent forms.

03/14/2025

Kentucky House Bill 495 was amended to prohibit Medicaid from paying for gender-affirming care. House Bill 495, originally aimed to cancel Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order restricting conversion therapy but was amended to prohibit Medicaid from paying for gender-affirming care at taxpayer expense.

Kentucky House Bill 495 was amended to prohibit Medicaid from paying for gender-affirming care.

03/12/2025

SB 75 passes in Kentucky to Lower Conceal Carry Age in Kentucky

Should responsible law-abiding 18-21 citizens be allowed to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights?