Written by Eric Kiel Bardun Covington City Officials, I am a professional and a former resident of Covington for over ten years. I continue to do business in Covington and visit regularly, as I still live in the area. I am deeply offended by the actions of the Covington Police Department during the recent protest […]
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Opinion: The silent stories of a post-Roe America
Written by Dr. Nicole King, an anesthesiologist, intensivist, and author who spent years specializing in high-risk obstetrical care. As an anesthesiologist and critical care physician, my work has long focused on high-risk obstetrical cases. This passion began during my service in the Navy and followed me through civilian fellowship and into practice. For three years, […]
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Opinion: Anti-trans legislation ignores science
Written by Kimberly Kennedy I must express my deep dismay about the persistent attacks by the Kentucky Legislative body upon the transgender community. These assaults stand in polarity with the scientific community’s understanding of transgenderism today. The latest assault is SB2, which denies and withdraws transgender medical treatment for prisoners. This bill is inhumane and […]
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Opinon: Rep. TJ Roberts’ leak is unacceptable
Written by Bradley Blankenship, Boone County native and political analyst On February 6th, Boone County’s local state representative, TJ Roberts, posted what he claimed was evidence of corruption by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. He said, quote, “I’ve got the receipts to prove it.” However, what he posted was, at best, grasping at straws: it was […]
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Opinion: DOGE for Kentucky – Is the General Assembly up to the task?
Written by Andrew McNeill, President and Senior Policy Fellow at the Kentucky Forum for Rights, Economics & Education The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is all the rage. Conservatives like me are thrilled with this effort to root out the waste and abuse in federal spending. Liberals and their non-profit (NGO) allies are enraged watching […]
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Opinion: Rep. Mike Clines’ priorities for the 2025 legislative session
LINK nky invited our local legislators to share their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which began Jan. 7 and concludes March 29. Mike Clines, a Republican from Alexandria, represents House District 68. With the start of a new year comes the start of a new legislative session. I, along with my colleagues in the […]
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Opinion: Rep. Marianne Proctor’s priorities for the 2025 legislative session
LINK nky invited our local legislators to share their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which began Jan. 7 and concludes March 29. Marianne Proctor, a Republican from Union, represents House District 60. As we approach the 2025 legislative session, I am eager to work on behalf of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. […]
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Opinion: Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer’s priorities for the 2025 legislative session
LINK nky invited our local legislators to share their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which began Jan. 7 and concludes March 29. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, a Republican from Alexandria, represents Senate District 24 It’s a privilege to be your state senator and I am committed to representing you in our state capitol. As I […]
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Opinion: Rep. Stephanie Dietz’s priorities for 2025 legislative session
LINK nky invited our local legislators to share their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which began Jan. 7 and concludes March 29. Stephanie Dietz, a Republican from Edgewood, represents House District 65. As the 2025 Legislative Session approaches, we face a number of pressing issues. Among them, several; stand out to me. Two of […]
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Opinion: Rep. Kim Banta’s priorities for 2025 legislative session
LINK nky invited our local legislators to share their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which began Jan. 7 and concludes March 29. Kim Banta, a Republican from Fort Mitchell, represents House District 63. In the 2025 season I will continue my focus on improving on education for our children. I will support legislation to […]
