The following op-ed is written by Julie Smith-Morrow, candidate for Newport city commission. I’m a candidate for Newport city commissioner. I ask for your votes on May 17 so I can advance to the November 8 general election. To help you decide to vote for me, I’ll explain why I’m running for commissioner. First, I […]
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Ken Rechtin: Why I’m running for Newport city commission
This op-ed is written by Ken Rechtin, candidate for Newport city commission. March is a fun month to me. The college hoops event called “March Madness” is the culmination of all the hard work the college basketball teams have done during the season and preseason. It is often said that one runs for office as […]
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Marianne Proctor: Why I’m running for House District 60
This op-ed is written by Marianne Proctor, a Republican candidate in the primary election for House District 60. Sick of proposed gas taxes to further increase our pain at the pump? Sick of 15-year politicians who find it easier to create new taxes rather than to trim the bloated budget? Sick of politicians who have […]
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Patrick Bailey: Why I’m running for Boone Co. District 2 constable
The following op-ed is written by Patrick Bailey, candidate for Boone County constable in District Two. My name is Patrick Bailey. I am running for the office of Constable in Boone County- District 2. I would like to share why I am running for Boone County Constable in District Two. I take great pride in […]
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Mirna Eads: Why I’m running for House District 68
The following op-ed is written by Mirna Eads, a candidate in the Republican primary for House District 68 I am running for state representative for District 68 which includes Fort Thomas, Cold Springs, Highland Heights, Alexandria, Silver Grove, California, Melbourne and Camp Springs. I live in Fort Thomas. I am a nurse and a mother […]
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Steve Rawlings: Why I’m running for House District 66
The following op-ed is written by Steve Rawlings, a candidate in the Republican primary for House District 66 What if voters elected a candidate who actually had their best interest in mind? How about a leader who does not care about what he gains from the system, but who actually wants to serve and help […]
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Steven Larson: Why I’m running for Kenton Co. jailer
The following op-ed is written by Steven Larson, a candidate in the Republican primary for Kenton County Jailer My name is Steven Larson, and here is why I’m running this year for Kenton County Jailer. The Kenton County Jail has been troubled for years with issues of Excessive Force and failure to train lawsuits. This […]
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Op-Ed: Charter school, site-based council bills dismantle work of public schools in Ky.
The following op-ed is written by State Rep. Lisa Willner (D-Louisville) The passage of House Bill 9 and Senate Bill 1 this legislative session marks the biggest changes to Kentucky public education since 1990’s Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA). Only this time, it’s not a step forward. House Bill 9 would divert public funds to […]
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Kentucky Senate approves budget, which includes $15 million for potential NKY life sciences lab
The Kentucky Senate budget committee has symbolically thrown its weight behind the proposed life sciences wet lab. Last week, the Kentucky Senate approved their two-year budget for 2022-2023. Their budget plan included $15 million for the proposed life sciences wet lab in Covington. Initially, Gov. Andy Beshear allocated $10 million for the lab in his […]
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Gov. Andy Beshear signs vehicle valuation tax freeze bill into law: ‘It’s going to help our folks’
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear officially signed a bill into law yesterday officially freezing the vehicle property tax rate. Rep. Sal Santoro of Union was one of the co-sponsors for House Bill 6. Santoro joined Beshear at the official signing of the bill. House Bill 6 requires a vehicle to be valued at its average trade […]
