Is tolling the Brent Spence Bridge constitutional?/CC by Adam Meier Disclaimer: Information presented herein is solely the opinion of the author who makes no warranties to the completeness or accuracy of this article. Readers should not rely solely on this information to make legal or financial decisions. One would assume that the Brent Spence Bridge […]
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Billboard Sparks New Fire in Brent Spence Bridge Debate
This billboard ad sparked controversy and was quickly changed after being posted Wednesday./BONBN More controversy has crossed the Brent Spence debate, this time involving a new billboard ad.
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OPINION: We Must Find Unified Approach to Brent Spence Problem
Protestors gathered outside Covington’s Rivercenter last week during the Kentucky and Ohio Governors’ press conference regarding the Brent Spence Bridge./FTM by Adam Meier READ PART 1 HERE A previous article discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the recent proposal by Governors’ Beshear and Kasich to fund the Brent Spence Bridge (BSB). This article is intended […]
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OPINION: Governor’s Brent Spence Proposal Positive Step, But No Solution
Last week, Gov. Beshear previewed his plan for replacing the Brent Spence Bridge./CC by Adam Meier READ PART 2 HERE This week, the General Assembly will be back in Frankfort to continue its session. What does this mean for Northern Kentucky (NKY) residents? Time, once again, to talk about the Brent Spence Bridge (BSB), tolls, […]
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Governors Will Rely on Tolls to Fund Brent Spence Project
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and Ohio Governor John Kasich held a press conference Wednesday discussing the Brent Spence Bridge replacement project./PL Calling any further delay moving forward with a replacement plan for the Brent Spence Bridge a “roadblock for America,” Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and Ohio Governor John Kasich unveiled their joint plan to finance […]
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Brent Spence Bridge: Tolling vs. Anti Tolling Websites
In the last year and a half, the Brent Spence Bridge has become a backdrop for national speeches by governmental bigwigs, the lynchpin for local and state-wide elections over the last election cycle and will no doubt be a deciding factor in the race for the Governor’s mansion this fall. The issue has garnered a […]
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A New Highway & Bridge in Ft. Thomas? No Way, Say Pendery, Davis, Talk Radio Host
Written by Bryan Burke and Michael Monks for The River City News The Brent Spence Bridge, via UrbanCincy.com A proposal tossed out this week by Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer & State Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) related to constructing a bridge over the Licking River from Fort Thomas to Newtown, Ohio has not been […]
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Could McDaniel’s New Bridge Proposal Include Fort Thomas?
Could this be where the newest bridge will be constructed? With the Governor’s race coming this November, the Brent Spence Bridge will certainly get a lot of attention as candidates look to cash in on the Northern Kentucky vote. Whether you are for or against tolling in order to build a new bridge, candidates are […]
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ELECTION 2014: County Commissioner candidates weigh in on Campbell’s economic progress
The Brent Spence Bridge and Campbell County Library were at the center of candidates’ discussion of economic development Thursday night Click for candidates’ commentary on regionalism and the heroin epidemic. How can we guarantee Campbell County’s continued economic progress? When it comes to making Campbell County business-friendly, there was some agreement, but equal disagreement among […]
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New Spence Bridge could heavily impact Fort Thomas, area economy
G. Michael Graham Photo. The four lanes on the Brent Spence Bridge (above) currently stand 11 feet wide. A new bridge may bring more businesses to places in the area such as Fort Thomas. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Reporter The Ohio and Kentucky state governments may not agree on certain aspects in […]
