Questions linger as ballot measure, court case looms Kentuckians don’t typically call their public elementary, middle or high schools common schools – at least not in everyday conversation. “Public schools” seems a more natural fit. The public school reference is seemingly everywhere today: The Kentucky Department of Education classifies schools as public schools, public programs […]
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NKY’s Johnson Elementary wins Green Ribbon Schools award
A Northern Kentucky school has become the first ever in the region to win a federal Green Ribbon Schools award for school sustainability efforts. Robert D. Johnson Elementary in Fort Thomas last month became the only education institution in NKY and one of only 24 institutions statewide to ever receive the U.S. Department of Education recognition […]
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Chronic absenteeism in NKY schools: a continuing struggle
School attendance is improving in Ludlow Independent Schools two years post-pandemic, superintendent Mike Borchers tells LINK nky. The river city district’s average attendance rate now hovers between 94 and 95%, he said this week. But progress hasn’t been easy. Like many districts in Kentucky, Ludlow – a small district of approximately 780 kids – struggled […]
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What do Kentucky’s House and Senate do, and how does that affect me?
Voters will have a chance May 21 to choose their party’s finalists for this fall’s Kentucky Senate and House races. But what does a state senator or state representative really do, anyway? It’s a good question. Both are state lawmakers that introduce and vote on legislation whenever the state legislature is in session. Both are […]
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House District 60: Marianne Proctor and Christopher Pavese
Republican candidates Marianne Proctor and Christopher Pavese are running for the 60th House district seat in Boone County, focusing on business and education priorities.
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House District 61: Savannah Maddox and Jarrod Lykins
Rep. Savannah Maddox and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jarrod Lykins are seeking the Republican nomination to represent the 61st House District in Frankfort, which covers all of Grant and Gallatin counties and parts of southern Boone and Kenton counties.
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House District 64: Kimberly Poore Moser and Karen Campbell
In the Republican primary for Kenton County’s 64th House district, incumbent Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser and opponent Karen Campbell are focusing on building relationships and bringing about change in the district, with affordable housing and health care being two issues bridging both campaigns.
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House District 66: Ed Massey and TJ Roberts
Two Northern Kentucky Republicans, Ed Massey and TJ Roberts, are competing in the 66th House district primary race, with Massey seeking to ensure the region is well represented and Roberts advocating for life, liberty and property.
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House District 67: Terry Hatton and Brian Ormes
Terry Hatton and Brian Ormes, two local business owners and former ball coaches, are competing in the May 21 primary for the 67th House District in Campbell County, with the winner facing Democrat Matt Lehman in the general election.
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House District 69: Steven Doan and Diane Brown
An incumbent state lawmaker and attorney-turned-homeschool mom are the choices in the May 21 Republican primary for the 69th House District, with the winner facing Democrat Wilanne Stangel on Nov. 5.
