Meaningful reform on controversial issues takes time and hard work. Passions run high. Sharp elbows get thrown. Nuance can contradict ideology, requiring compromise. Which brings me to Kentucky’s certificate of need (CON) laws. CON regulates investment in our state’s health care sector. Before opening certain types of facilities, an entrepreneur or health care provider must demonstrate […]
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Opinion: New school year, new opportunities
Written by Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer As the 2024-25 school year begins, I wish all students, teachers, school staff, and parents a successful year ahead. This upcoming school year is a crucial opportunity for all of us, as a community, to contribute to the growth and development of our students. The current state budget dedicates […]
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Opinion: Housing affordability crisis
Written by Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer If you have been in the market for a new home in the last few years then you know the challenges many buyers, especially those looking to purchase their first home, are experiencing. For those of you who have not been in the market lately, consider yourselves lucky; […]
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Opinion: Commissioner Radwanski advocates for a Community Center & History MuseumÂ
Each week, when the weather is nice, I try to walk a different neighborhood. It gives me the opportunity to see how our city is changing in real time. On a recent walk, a new resident asked me how they could meet other people. It’s a question I’m hearing more and more, especially as we […]
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Opinion: Ageism in the 2024 presidential campaign
The blatant ageism encircling the 2024 Presidential campaign is disgusting and dangerous. Age has taken center stage in our political discourse. A recent opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, ‘Trump and Biden, Two Old Men Facing Armageddon,’ is symbolic of the persistent bias against aging in our society. Unfortunately, age-based discrimination is common in […]
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Opinion: Mark Schroer calls for repeal of CON
Written by Mark Schroer, MD I think we can all agree that medicine in America and in our state is in need of reform. We all know the statistics. We spend more money than any nation in the world but our quality and access to healthcare is less than optimal. We can do better. We […]
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Opinion: Smoke-free policies encourage new neighbors
Written by Newport resident and registered nurse Chelsea Bear Five years ago, I moved to the area with my husband for a work opportunity. Looking to live in Ohio or Northern Kentucky, we settled in Newport. No place is perfect, but there was definitely lots of upside to our decision. As I’ve grown in my […]
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Opinion: Lawmakers prepare for 2024 Legislative Interim
Written by State Representative Stephanie Dietz To paraphrase an old adage by Benjamin Franklin, failing to prepare is preparing to fail. This wisdom can be applied to every part of our lives, and particularly to the legislature’s work on behalf of our commonwealth’s 4.5 million men, women, and children. I often describe session as a […]
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Opinion: Newport’s affordable housing opportunities
Written by Newport City Commissioner Julie Smith-Morrow For over 25 years I worked with non-profit organizations helping people who were struggling with basic needs. One of those greatest needs is housing, and I believe no one should experience homelessness or live in rundown, dilapidated properties. Providing opportunities for affordable, attainable housing remains one of my […]
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Opinion: Turfway Park has gained a national reputation
Written by Senator John Schickel and Joe Clabes With the conclusion of this year’s Triple Crown races, it is an excellent time to reflect on the prominence of Turfway Park on the national racing scene. Several horses that raced at Turfway Park competed in this year’s Triple Crown races and showed they can compete among […]
