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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
Florence director Eric Hall retires after 27 years of service
Eric Hall, who oversees 74 employees and an approximately $30 million budget as Florence's public services director, will retire at the end of October after 27 years with the city.
Local Government
President Donald Trump rallies at NKU Saturday ahead of Kentucky midterm races
President Trump will hold a midterm rally at NKU's Truist Arena in Highland Heights on Saturday, Oct. 17, with the Barr-Booker Senate race and the Gallrein-Strange 4th District contest on the line for Boone County voters.
Local Government
Boone County weighs allowing side-by-sides on public roads
Local Government
Boone County weighs e-bike rules after six kids hit by vehicles
Local Government
Boone County finance arm approves August bill list ahead of school opening
The Finance Corporation of the Boone County Board of Education approved its August 2026 bill list and July 9 meeting minutes at its Thursday, Aug. 13 meeting in Florence, wrapping up routine monthly business six days before the 2026-27 school year opens.
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Anti-grooming law backed by Union rep nets first known arrest
A Graves County teacher became among the first people charged under Kentucky's new anti-grooming law, House Bill 4, which was sponsored by Union's State Rep. Marianne Proctor and motivated by cases in Boone County.
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Boone County advances Drees rezoning, KOI tax credit
Local Government
Boone County Schools board to vote Thursday on 2026-27 tax rates
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Burlington rep plans bill to regulate Flock cameras
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Fiscal Court to weigh Drees rezoning, KOI tax credit Tuesday
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Florence holds line on $0.187 tax rate; hearing set for Aug. 18
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NKY Health Executive Committee meets Aug. 12 in Florence
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