The Associated Press is reporting long lines at polling places in Ohio on Wednesday morning as stoners show up to cast votes in favor of a Constitutional amendment to legalize the sale of marijuana. Told by officials that the election was over and the proposal had failed, many tardy voters were heard to say, “Huh?” At one […]
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What Happened in Kentucky on Tuesday? We Break Down the Election Results
The Republican rout in Kentucky’s statewide elections on Tuesday caught some by surprise. Late polling showed a close race for governor, but indicated that Democrat Jack Conway would win. However, when the votes were counted, Republican Matt Bevin was swept into office with an 8-point victory. Not only that, but Republicans won the Treasurer and […]
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When It Comes to Early Childhood Education, Who Are You Listening To?
Early childhood education isn’t a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Tea Party issue. It is a critical component to our community’s long term success, and should be treated that way, regardless of your political persuasion. If you are under the belief that early childhood education, (pre-natal care, quality childcare, all day pre-school & kindergarten) is a waste […]
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Ken Rechtin’s Another Voice: On Election Day, Don’t Vote for the Party
About two weeks ago “Another Voice” readers had the opportunity to reply to a short poll measuring their choices in the upcoming gubernatorial election. The respondents self-identified as either Democrat, Republican, Libertarian or Independent. They then choose who they were going to vote for in the fall election. They could choose Republican Matt Bevin, Democrat Jack Conway, independent […]
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Ken Rechtin’s Another Voice: How Much Are You Paying for Underperforming Schools in NKY?
“Mad as Hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Last Wednesday I felt like Howard Beale, the news anchor in the 1976 movie Network. In the movie, because of his declining ratings, Howard is told he will have only two more weeks as anchor. Beale then launches into a rather long rant about many societal […]
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Op-Ed: Eastern Bypass Proposal Is Worthy of Real Analysis in Bridge Conversation
In my 50 years of building roads and bridges in Kentucky and West Virginia I have never seen so much inaccurate information regarding our possible transportation solutions. Transportation officials and their lobbyists misrepresent important details and grossly over-estimated the costs of the Cincy Eastern Bypass proposal in an attempt to thwart public discussion. (SEE PREVIOUSLY: How […]
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Op-Ed: Bypass Proposal is a Mirage in Brent Spence Bridge Discussion
Some NKY developers have spent the past year trying to convince people that a different route would eliminate the need for a new Brent Spence Bridge (BSB) corridor. While the idea put forth by Henry Fischer is intriguing, I would compare it to a mirage. It may look good at first glance, but it isn’t real. […]
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Op-Ed: Parochial Schools Like Covington Latin Have Big Impact in NKY
Pop quiz: What’s the third largest school district in Northern Kentucky? The largest is Boone County (serving 20,000 kids), and the second largest is Kenton (serving 17,000 kids). It may surprise you to learn that the third largest school district in Northern Kentucky isn’t Campbell County. The third largest district, serving over 10,000 kids, is […]
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Op-Ed: Teen Wants to See Covington’s Riverfront Improved
The following Letter To The Editor is written by Benjamin Bonfilio who is working on achieving his communications merit badge for the Boy Scouts, something that requires him to write to a newspaper, expressing an opinion. His family operates Frank’s Old Town Cafe on Pike Street in downtown Covington. My name is Benjamin Bonfilio. I spent […]
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Ken Rechtin’s Another Voice: Campbell Co. Political Rumors & Predictions in the Governor’s Race!
This week’s column has a little something for everyone. If you are a public policy wonk, there is a follow-up discussion on other solutions to our inefficient common school system. If you like political rumors, I offer you another slice of “Rumor Has It” to feed your addiction. If you are interested in this fall’s […]
