Passing a balanced two-year budget is one of the most important responsibilities the General Assembly has during even-numbered years. Budget discussions are ongoing as lawmakers review spending priorities, agency requests and the commonwealth’s long-term fiscal outlook. The House of Representatives has advanced its initial proposal, and the Senate will carefully review and amend the plan. […]
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Opinion: A response to Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer on student walkouts
Written by Carolyn Hankins Wolfe, Boone County Board of Education Member Senator Funke Frommeyer says school hours should focus on “the basics.” Reading. Writing. Arithmetic. You know what’s also a basic? Civics. Public schools weren’t created to produce compliant test-takers. Leaders like Thomas Jefferson argued that public education was essential to preserving liberty. James Madison […]
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Opinion: Housing and more in Newport – a progress story
Written by Julie Smith-Morrow, Newport Vice Mayor Families face difficult decisions to make ends meet. One of their biggest challenges is finding a way to secure quality, affordable housing. Newport is a three square mile city set between neighboring cities and rivers–bordered by the Ohio River on the north, the cities of Southgate and Fort […]
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Introducing LINK’s new Community Editor Christian LeDuc
Hi everyone. I’m Christian LeDuc, the new Community Editor for CityBeat and LINK nky. I’m beyond honored to lead two teams of talented journalists at these iconic Tri-State publications. I’ve been a massive fan of the work CityBeat and LINK nky have produced over the years, and I’m excited for what’s to come. So why […]
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Opinion: Thoughts on students protesting during school hours
Written by Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Kentucky State Senator, District 24 I’ve been troubled by a recent article in LINK nky about student walkouts in our Northern Kentucky schools protesting ICE actions. What stands out most isn’t the topic itself, but the way the piece frames these events with language that feels more like a call […]
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Letter to the Editor: Say No to the SAVE Act
Written by Karen Brown, Coordinator, LWV of NKY The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, has been vigorously opposed by the League of Women Voters since its inception. While this Act can appear as a method to ensure non-citizens do not vote, the reality is that it will create barriers that are burdensome for voters […]
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Inside LINK: What does the CityBeat purchase mean for LINK nky?
On December 5, LINK Media, the parent company of LINK nky, bought CityBeat, the 31-year-old alternative weekly newspaper in Cincinnati. It was not a decision we came to lightly, and I wanted to take this opportunity to explain to (literally) everyone in Northern Kentucky why we did it. When we founded LINK in 2021, our […]
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Sen. Frommeyer’s Legislative Update: Week six of the 2026 Legislative Session
As we wrap up week six of the 2026 Legislative Session, the pace of work in Frankfort is accelerating. With fuller committee agendas, legislation is moving to the floor and priorities are advancing with thoughtful debate. At this point in the session, more than 100 pieces of legislation have officially passed at least one chamber. […]
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Opinion: Festival Park belongs to the community—and the community proved It
Written by Mike Radwanski, Newport City Commissioner Festival Park is more than a venue on a calendar. It’s a shared front porch for our city—a place where neighbors gather, ideas collide, and community comes to life. That’s why, when we set out to shape the future of Festival Park in 2021, we did something simple […]
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Opinion: Northern Kentucky can do more together
Brent Cooper is the president and CEO of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Northern Kentucky’s strength lies in recognizing that Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties—and the 37 cities within them—are linked together as one place. Our elected leaders, at all levels, should not only continue to embrace that reality, but actively work to reinforce […]
