Written by Andrew McNeill, President and Senior Policy Fellow at the Kentucky Forum for Rights, Economics & Education Since those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it, I suggest Kentucky’s Transportation Secretary Jim Gray read the Courier Journal’s 1994 multi-part series on the state’s “blacktop monopolies.”* The six-month investigation, reported by Tom Loftus […]
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Boots, Bourbon, & Biscuits Returns with Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Michelle Keller
Mark your calendars for one of Northern Kentucky’s most meaningful (and delicious) events of the season—Children’s Law Center’s Boots, Bourbon, & Biscuits Brunch returns on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Receptions Event Center in Erlanger. This annual celebration brings the community together for music, dancing, and a one-of-a-kind brunch […]
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Opinion: Understanding your property tax bill in Kentucky
Written by Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer This is the time of year when local taxing authorities set property tax rates, bills are prepared, and property owners across Kentucky begin to ask questions. Chief among them: Who decides what, and how does the system actually work? The property tax system in Kentucky is governed by state […]
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Opinion: Kentucky Right to Life responds to federal order to Kentucky cabinet remove gender ideology from sex education
LOUISVILLE – August 26 — The Trump Administration has put 46 states and territories, including Kentucky, on notice to remove gender ideology from federally funded sex education curriculum. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued letters warning states that continued inclusion of this content in the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) violates […]
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FIESTA at the Plate: Where Culture Meets Community
Mark your calendars for September 19th, because Northern Kentucky is about to turn up the heat! FIESTA at the Plate is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a vibrant celebration of Hispanic heritage, flavor, and joy. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring salsa dancing, a thrilling batting competition, raffles, unlimited soft drinks, and a mouthwatering […]
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Opinion: Delaying cannabis rescheduling fails our veterans
Written by Mike Arth Starting at 13 years old, I dedicated myself to my country and my community through various roles. As an Army medic, firefighter and paramedic, I personally have helped veterans and civilians battle physical and mental health issues that were often either left untreated or treated with traditional medications that were ineffective.Over […]
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Opinion: Patients deserve access to innovative tools in the fight against cancer
Written by Dr. Douglas Flora, the Executive Medical Director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Northern Kentucky. No Kentuckian needs to be told what cancer can do. It’s a disease that leaves no family untouched, stealing time and taking loved ones too soon, and leaving behind scars you can’t always see. With 30,000 […]
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Opinion: The market has proven Kentucky Democrats wrong on housing policy
Written by State Rep. Mark Hart Good news: rent prices are declining. August marks the third straight month that monthly rental costs have come in below their 2024 levels. The market is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do — responding to supply, demand, and economic conditions.Which begs the question: why did two Democrats in […]
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Community Voices: A small business cybersecurity reality check
This Community Voices column is written by Dawn Winterhalter Parks, Director of BizAccessHub at NKU’s Haile College of Business and an AI strategist. “You don’t rise to the level of your cybersecurity hope. You fall to the level of your plan,” said Gaby Batshoun, president of Global Business Solutions in Newport. Back in July 2025, the news was unsettling: Cybercriminals […]
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Letter to the Editor: More than a market – celebrating the faces behind the food
Written by Tiffany Tomeo – Market Manager, Fort Thomas Farmers Market When it comes to food, everyone craves great quality – especially when it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables. There’s something universal about scanning a table for the freshest apple, the juiciest peach, or the ripest ear of corn. Each week in Kentucky, more […]
