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: 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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Letter to the Editor: Comments on Kentucky’s Amendment 2
Written by Matthew Toebben State legislators passed a bill earlier this year which will now give Kentuckians the opportunity to vote on Amendment 2. Voting in favor of Amendment 2 allows the Kentucky general assembly to pass educational policies such as a school choice program. It is with deep concern that our children are not […]
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Letter to the Editor: Issue #2
Written by Mike Hauer Parents who pay both taxes and tuition when their children attend a private school have for years hoped that the state governments would realize that those private schools are performing the duty to educate–just as public schools do. So they believed that at least some of the taxes they pay toward […]
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Letter to the Editor: The value of student employment
Written by Nancy Spivey, VP of Talent Strategies, NKY Chamber of Commerce I was 13 when I started earning money selling fresh produce on a neighbor’s front porch. I also had “teen jobs” as a babysitter and a high school sports beat reporter. Money earned paid for movie tickets, Mountain Dew, and gas. More important, […]
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Letter to the Editor: From grief to advocacy – How my grandmother’s Alzheimer’s journey inspired me to fight for change
Written by Riley Maddox In 2016, my grandmother stopped paying her electric bill. She began hoarding food in her refrigerator, and she would often call me the wrong name. As just a 6th grader at the time, I had no idea what was going on. My parents would tell me that she was “just a […]
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Letter to the Editor: Questioning the Covington Mayor Council proposal
This November voters in Covington, Kentucky, will be asked to consider changing their form of government from a Council-Manager to a Mayor-Council (an executive mayor) system. The group asking for this change, Forward Covington, is led by business interests who argue that Covington’s current governmental form is not sufficiently efficient and that by investing more […]
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Letter to the Editor: Investing in our youth is also an investment in America’s Cybersecurity
Given the prevalence of digital risks in the modern world, aspiring cybersecurity professionals must receive the best training possible. This past June, KC7 partnered with the Fayette County Public Schools Office of Innovation to host its second cybersecurity summer camp this past June. This camp is revolutionizing cybersecurity education by using immersive role-playing and hands-on […]
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Letter to the Editor: Protect our public schools: Vote NO on Amendment 2
As a proud public school graduate — and an even prouder public school teacher — I have seen firsthand the vital role that public schools play in our communities. Public schools strive to provide quality education and support services to all students and their families. At Ludlow Independent Schools, where I’ve taught for twenty three […]
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Letter to the Editor: Senator Chris McDaniel fights for local nonprofit
Written by Lauren Huizenga, Senior Vice President at Wendal Inc., a tech company in Covington. Have you ever heard of a boxer punching above their weight? That’s what northern Kentucky has in Senator Chris McDaniel. As the powerful Chairman of the Senate Appropriations & Revenue Committee, the committee that develops the state budget, he is […]
