Written by Mark La Palme Sr., who achieved sobriety in 1999 after 27 years of addiction. Today, he leads Sober Life Consulting, LLC and serves as Senior Consultant for All Together Recovery Kentucky used to stand out in addiction recovery. We expanded Medicaid to cover treatment, invested in community programs, and showed that we were […]
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Opinion: Covington Schools mark 200th year with renewed focus, bold plans
The community of Covington will celebrate 200 years of public education this school year not by taking a bow but by making a vow – a vow to act with boldness and urgency to better prepare our students for meaningful careers and successful lives. We, the five elected members of the Covington Board of Education, […]
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Opinion: Public charter schools are a constitutional obligation Kentucky must meet for NKY students, families
Written by Senator Steve West When the Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 9 in 2022, we took a step toward delivering real education options to families seeking more from their public schools. The bill authorized how public charter schools would receive funding and established public charter school pilot programs in northern Kentucky and Louisville. […]
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Opinion: Why Kentucky’s insurance premium tax system needs reform
Written by Jesse Brewer, Boone County Commissioner Most cities in Kentucky have very limited ways to raise revenue. Unlike cities in many other states, Kentucky municipalities do not receive a portion of the sales tax, even though it’s one of the largest and most stable revenue sources available elsewhere. That leaves local governments here with […]
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Opinion: The Taxing Truth – insurance premium taxes you may not even know about
Written by Jesse Brewer, Boone County Commissioner The taxing truth: From property to premiums, why local elections matter more than you thinkCities and counties across Kentucky are quietly adding new local taxes on everything from your home to your insurance premiums — proof that who you elect locally hits your wallet hardest.Why local tax decisions […]
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Opinion: Transportation Cabinet, stop wasting money on asphalt contracts
Written by Andrew McNeill, President and Senior Policy Fellow at the Kentucky Forum for Rights, Economics & Education Since those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it, I suggest Kentucky’s Transportation Secretary Jim Gray read the Courier Journal’s 1994 multi-part series on the state’s “blacktop monopolies.”* The six-month investigation, reported by Tom Loftus […]
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Opinion: Understanding your property tax bill in Kentucky
Written by Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer This is the time of year when local taxing authorities set property tax rates, bills are prepared, and property owners across Kentucky begin to ask questions. Chief among them: Who decides what, and how does the system actually work? The property tax system in Kentucky is governed by state […]
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Opinion: Kentucky Right to Life responds to federal order to Kentucky cabinet remove gender ideology from sex education
LOUISVILLE – August 26 — The Trump Administration has put 46 states and territories, including Kentucky, on notice to remove gender ideology from federally funded sex education curriculum. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued letters warning states that continued inclusion of this content in the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) violates […]
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Inside LINK: You, too, can own LINK nky (just think Green Bay Packers)
Since we started LINK in 2021, I’ve been thinking about community ownership. The example I always come back to is the Green Bay Packers. By every measure, Green Bay shouldn’t have an NFL team. It’s too small a market, the economics don’t make sense, and yet they’ve built one of the most loyal, successful franchises […]
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Opinion: Delaying cannabis rescheduling fails our veterans
Written by Mike Arth Starting at 13 years old, I dedicated myself to my country and my community through various roles. As an Army medic, firefighter and paramedic, I personally have helped veterans and civilians battle physical and mental health issues that were often either left untreated or treated with traditional medications that were ineffective.Over […]
