Written by Covington mayor Ron Washington One year ago, I took the oath of office as Mayor of Covington, the largest city in Northern Kentucky and the fifth-largest in the Commonwealth. I did so with humility, fully aware of the history of this city and the responsibility that comes with leading it. I am honored […]
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Community Voices: Your LinkedIn photo called. It wants a do-over
What you need to know This Community Voices column is written by Tonya Bolton, who shares advice, tips and ideas for entrepreneurs. You can reach her at info@tonyaboltonphotography.com. Let’s talk about first impressions. You know, those magical few seconds when people decide whether you’re confident or clueless, trustworthy or suspicious, approachable or “let’s pretend we didn’t see […]
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Opinion: If there’s no room for DEI in KY, there can’t be room for LifeWise either.
Written by Jason Ellis The Boone County School Board recently declined to consider LifeWise Academy’s proposal to allow students to leave class for weekly Bible study. The request was made possible by a new Kentucky law permitting one hour of “moral instruction” during the school day. LifeWise, an Ohio-based nonprofit, has expanded across several states […]
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Opinion: How microeconomic theory comes to life in Kentucky
Written by Brian MacColl I’m not from Kentucky; I’m a New Yorker who has had a truly amazing visit to the Commonwealth. Like many visitors, I was struck by how welcoming Kentuckians are—and by how deeply bourbon culture is woven into local pride, work, and history. That’s why news that Jim Beam will pause distillation […]
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Opinion: Campbell County’s growth isn’t the problem — our rules are
Written by Brant Owens, 2026 Candidate for Campbell County Commissioner District 3 Campbell County is growing, but anyone paying attention knows we’re not growing well. Families feel squeezed by rising housing costs. Small businesses lose time and money navigating outdated rules. Sprawl creeps farther into rural land while existing neighborhoods—built on strong bones and public […]
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Opinion: Aviation and Aerospace in the Commonwealth – Where we are and where we are going
Written by Representative Stephanie Dietz For Northern Kentucky, the words aviation and aerospace represent far more than industries—they represent economic opportunity, innovation, and good-paying jobs. Northern Kentucky is home to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), the seventh-largest cargo airport in North America, with DHL and Amazon cargo hubs on site. Our airport not only […]
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Community Voices: Just keep swimming alongside your kids
This Community Voices column is written by April F. Draine, a parent of three kids who shares stories, advice and tips for those trying to raise responsible humans. Email her at aprildraine@gmail.com. The year was 2003 and the Disney favorite Finding Nemo took many kids by storm, including my then-tenacious 2-year-old. When it was officially […]
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Opinion: Principles, policy and power – The ‘26 budget session begins with the state House
Written by Andrew McNeill, President and Senior Policy Fellow at the Kentucky Forum for Rights, Economics & Education Frankfort’s political dynamics tend to be rendered as clashes between our Democratic governor and the Republican General Assembly and the policy disagreements that define their competing visions for the state. When it comes to process, much of […]
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Navigating the Holidays with Cancer: Finding Strength, Support, and Connection
The holidays bring light, joy and togetherness. But for people facing cancer, this season can also bring stress, fatigue and mixed emotions. Balancing treatment schedules, social gatherings and physical changes can feel overwhelming. During this time, emotions can feel close to the surface — gratitude, worry, hope and exhaustion often blend together. Recognizing those feelings, […]
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Opinion: General Assembly must help stop America’s fiscal ruin
Written by Damon Thayer, former Majority Floor Leader of the Kentucky State Senate Kentucky lawmakers can and should make the commonwealth the 28th state to adopt a Balanced Budget Amendment resolution. Over the last century, America has prospered and maintained the peace worldwide due to the military might unleashed by the vast wealth generated by […]