Written by Heather Crabbe, an attorney who is running for state representative in House District 64, which covers part of Covington, Latonia, Taylor Mill, Ryland Heights, most of Independence, part of Edgewood, and part of Erlanger. She, her husband, and two children live in Independence. States across the country are grappling with a reproductive rights […]
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Opinion: Amendment 2 promotes choice. Choice promotes competition. Competition improves results.
Written by Lawrence Mazzuckelli I am amazed, maybe stunned but not really, at the stories, tales, quips, and anecdotes that are being told by current and former teachers and school administrators about why Amendment 2 poses a threat to our schools, our children, grand children, future generations, and teachers. These are people to whom we […]
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Opinion: The election’s goal? Leaders who will set egos aside and collaborate to help our youth
Written by Bradie Bowen and Tom Haggard. Bradie Bowen is a candidate for the Covington Board of Commissioners. Tom Haggard is the current Chairman of the Covington Board of Education and a candidate for re-election. With Election Day just weeks away, it’s important to remember a vital group of Covingtonians who won’t get to cast […]
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Opinion: School vouchers bring theft of tax dollars and other crimes
Written by John Schaaf, a retired attorney and co-author of “The Hidden History of Kentucky Political Scandals” (The History Press, 2020). His email is John.Schaaf1975@gmail.com. If Amendment 2 passes, and Kentucky adopts a dangerous school voucher plan like other states, there will be unaccountable private school operators who will misuse or steal millions of taxpayer […]
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Letter to the editor: Of course it’s about vouchers
Written by David Moffitt The superintendent’s are complaining that Amendment 2 siphons money from their respective districts but, in my humble opinion, it’s money they’re not entitled to receive. The parents seeking vouchers want options when it comes to their kids education. Our kids attended Villa Madonna. To have had our tax money refunded in […]
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Press release: Covington Partners Celebrates 25 Years with Announcement of New Name and Expanded Services
OCTOBER 10, 2024 – COVINGTON, KENTUCKY – At its 25th Silver Anniversary Gala held on September 27, Covington Partners celebrated 25 years of making a difference in the community by announcing an exciting new milestone: a new name. Effective immediately, Covington Partners will now be known as Partners for Change, marking the beginning of a […]
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Press release: Holly Hill Affiliates with Nations Fastest Growing Nonprofit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2024 Holly Hill Affiliates with Nations Fastest Growing Nonprofit EMBARGOED UNTIL Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5 pm [California, KY] – Inperium, Inc. and Holly Hill Children’s Home, Inc. (“Holly Hill”), a nonprofit provider of behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families, have agreed to affiliate. The affiliation […]
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Letter to the Editor: Amendment 2 is best for all Kentucky families
I am a father of 3 in Fort Thomas and a graduate of Fort Thomas Independent Schools and we choose to send our children to St. Thomas School in Fort Thomas. While my family is fortunate enough to have the option available to send our children to private schooling, not every family is in such […]
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Opinion: Kentucky students deserve the same opportunities as those in other states
Written by Michael Brickman, director of education policy at the Cicero Institute and adjunct fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Children have different needs and families deserve different options. Unfortunately, Kentucky provides parents with fewer educational choices than just about any other state. No matter where you live, wealthy families can pay for private schools […]
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Opinion: Amendment 2 proponents can’t win on the facts. So they are making things up
Written by Tom Shelton, former school superintendent and Executive Secretary of the Council for Better Education Proponents of Amendment 2 are having trouble convincing Kentuckians to change the constitution so tax dollars can be taken from public schools, where 90% of kids attend, and given to private education. So they are making claims that are […]
