The community of Covington will celebrate 200 years of public education this school year not by taking a bow but by making a vow – a vow to act with boldness and urgency to better prepare our students for meaningful careers and successful lives. We, the five elected members of the Covington Board of Education, […]
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Opinion: Public charter schools are a constitutional obligation Kentucky must meet for NKY students, families
Written by Senator Steve West When the Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 9 in 2022, we took a step toward delivering real education options to families seeking more from their public schools. The bill authorized how public charter schools would receive funding and established public charter school pilot programs in northern Kentucky and Louisville. […]
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Opinion: Why Kentucky’s insurance premium tax system needs reform
Written by Jesse Brewer, Boone County Commissioner Most cities in Kentucky have very limited ways to raise revenue. Unlike cities in many other states, Kentucky municipalities do not receive a portion of the sales tax, even though it’s one of the largest and most stable revenue sources available elsewhere. That leaves local governments here with […]
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Opinion: The Taxing Truth – insurance premium taxes you may not even know about
Written by Jesse Brewer, Boone County Commissioner The taxing truth: From property to premiums, why local elections matter more than you thinkCities and counties across Kentucky are quietly adding new local taxes on everything from your home to your insurance premiums — proof that who you elect locally hits your wallet hardest.Why local tax decisions […]
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Community Voices: Exploring the social impacts of regional events
This Community Voices column is written by Julie Cencula Olberding, the director of the Master of Public Administration Program at Northern Kentucky University. We do love our events and festivals in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Some big ones are the BLINK light and art festival, Cincinnati Music Festival, Labor Day Riverfest, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, Goettafest, […]
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Community Voices: How local businesses can give back
This Community Voices column is written by Marcus O’Malley, who shares ways you can get involved and give back to your community in NKY. You can email him at marcus@caringexcellenceathome.com. In Northern Kentucky, small and mid-sized businesses do more than just offer products and services: They help shape our communities. These businesses are often owned and staffed by our neighbors, […]