The following op-ed is written by State Rep. Buddy Wheatley (D-Covington) Unless minds can be changed, the Kentucky General Assembly will likely vote to override Governor Beshear’s veto of HB 9 – the charter school bill – in the next couple of days. HB 9 is 80 pages long, with special legislation that specifically targets […]
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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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Op-Ed: Covington Business Council is a tale of perseverance
The following op-ed is written by Covington Business Council Executive Director Pat Frew. The City of Covington and its civic leaders were faced with a huge challenge in early 1972. The stream of businesses and residents migrating to the suburbs was starting to take hold. A similar problem faced by urban areas across the nation. At […]
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Inside LINK: A new, weekly column from LINK’s CEO
A few weeks ago, one of LINK’s Managing Board members looked me in the eye and said, “You know, the success or failure of LINK is 100 percent your responsibility.” Talk about a reality check. The part of me that values collaboration, teamwork, and a flat(ish) hierarchy wanted desperately to protest – to say, no, […]
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Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Rain, rain go away, basketball stay around for a while
Hey, it’s spring and it’s still raining around here. What to do? How about extending the basketball season – Oh, and add to the artificial turf fields for baseball/softball. Yeah, that’ll do it. JUST SAYIN’. *** Speaking of artificial turf fields, we’re about to get another one in Northern Kentucky soon. Opening Day – and […]
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What are the best boutiques in NKY?
As much as online shopping is all too convenient, there really is no better feeling than walking into a store you’ve never been in and finding a new wardrobe. Now that spring is — hopefully, here to stay — I’ve been finding I want nothing more than to do some spring cleaning and shopping. With […]
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Op-Ed: Inflation is Biden’s fault, not Putin’s
The following op-ed is written by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the U.S. Senate Minority Leader Democrats have tried a number of dishonest strategies to wave away Americans’ rising concerns over inflation: first, they claimed inflation wasn’t happening; then, they claimed it would only be “transitory”; then, they claimed inflation was actually a good thing; then, […]
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Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Lots of springtime takes here
It’s spring and around here, that means 79 degrees one day, below freezing the next. Or the day before. Or . . . OK, sounds like the former high school baseball coach in me recalling how one year we played 45 games, the next just 21. It’s still not all that easy to be a […]
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Op-Ed: “Unaccountable” charter schools would draw funds away from public schools
The following op-ed is written by Fayette County Schools Superintendent Demetrius Liggins. Editor’s note: House Bill 9, the charter school legislation, passed the Senate on Tuesday after previously passing the House. It now heads to the desk of Gov. Andy Beshear to be signed or vetoed. Despite the rhetoric from charter school proponents, Fayette County […]
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The best dressed coaches left in the NCAA tournament
Ever since my team, Kentucky, and my favorite player, Oscar, had a heartbreaking and shocking loss in the first round of the NCAA men’s tournament, I’ve been looking for another team to support. I could follow standard procedure; supporting another team from my conference, cheering for the Cinderella story but that all seems too cliché […]