The following op-ed is written by Kentucky Chamber Vice President of Workforce Development Beth Davisson, ACLU of Kentucky Policy Strategist Amanda Hall, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Policy Analyst Carmen Mitchell, and Right on Crime Director of State Initiatives Julie Warren In April, folks from around the country celebrated Second Chance Month, an initiative dedicated to […]
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Op-Ed: Ky. Should Adopt Common Sense Gun Legislation
The following op-ed is written by State Representative George Brown, Jr., (D-Lexington) and State Senator Gerald Neal (D-Louisville). Our nation has always loved its guns, but 2008 was a particularly special year in that relationship. That’s when studies show we finally had one for each citizen, more than 300 million altogether. Like people who cannot […]
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Op-Ed: Our Airport is Thriving
The following op-ed is written by State Sen. John Schickel (R-Union). I recently visited the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati International Airport (CVG) with State Representative Kim Banta. We are fortunate that such a regional asset is located right here in Boone County. Our host was Seth Cutter, Director of Communications and Government Affairs at CVG Airport. The […]
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Op-Ed: Criminal Littering Will Be Prosecuted
The following op-ed is written by Campbell County Attorney Steve Franzen I, like many of you, spent a great deal of time outdoors during 2020. It was disappointing to see areas of our beautiful county littered with trash, old appliances, construction material and many other unsightly items and debris. These eyesores were particularly evident during […]
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Op-Ed: Ky. GOP Rebuttal to Gov. Beshear’s Recent Column
The following op-ed is written by Kentucky Republican Party Chairman Mac Brown. In a recent column, Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear sugarcoats his response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky and attempts to take credit for everything from the state’s finances to vaccine distribution and more, while ignoring his own failures. Gov. Beshear even tried to […]
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In Other Words: The Trail Shark’s Fin is Sinking Low
By Chuck Keller Do you like this story? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! The short story is this – the Tower Park Trail Shark is sick. He has dropped […]
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There’s a new owner of Mint Yoga Studio in Fort Thomas and you have to meet her
New owner of Mint Yoga Studio, Nikki Owens, in her pristine and serene setting. By Chuck Keller I’d like to introduce you to Nikki Owens. She is dynamic, confident, knowledgeable, and capable. She is a Black businesswoman who holds a PhD and you can feel her energy and determination and joy. And she is the […]
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In Other Words: We Have a Lot to Learn in the Woods
Courtesy Mary Lou Keller I am always amazed at how differently we see the same things. The other day, my wife and I hiked the trails in Tower Park – because, well, that’s just what we do. We tell people that we drink coffee and walk. She is a bit of a photographer so she […]
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In Other Words: Be the Pebble that Causes the Kindness Ripple Effect
Elise Hyder By Chuck Keller November is National Philanthropy Month and people are encouraged to do something a little extra to make the world a better place. It’s just that simple. Really. Just ask Elise Hyder. Everything local in one place. Click here. Elise, a classically trained opera singer, works for a non-profit (Beech Acres) […]