From the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy: The state’s task force on public pensions heard consultants’ recommendations this week that include ways to raise employee costs and cut benefits, some of which may not be legal. Yet even if all of the recommendations were to become law they would only reduce a small portion of […]
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Enquirer Endorses Carran for Mayor
The Cincinnati Enquirer, the region's largest daily newspaper, has endorsed Sherry Carran for Mayor of Covington. The editorial board cites Carran's experience as their reason: Carran’s experience and commitment to community service make her the most likely to succeed. Carran is a public servant with a long record of community involvement. She’s concerned about quality […]
Enquirer Endorses Carran for Mayor
The Cincinnati Enquirer, the region's largest daily newspaper, has endorsed Sherry Carran for Mayor of Covington. The editorial board cites Carran's experience as their reason: Carran’s experience and commitment to community service make her the most likely to succeed. Carran is a public servant with a long record of community involvement. She’s concerned about quality […]
Guest Editorial: The Most Important Election You’ve Never Cared About
The following is a guest editorial written by Mark Young who more recently appeared in RCN stories as a potential candidate for the Covington Board of Education in a case that was ultimately decided by a Kenton County Judge who declared there was no vacancy for Young to seek electorally. by MARK YOUNG For years […]
Guest Editorial: The Most Important Election You’ve Never Cared About
The following is a guest editorial written by Mark Young who more recently appeared in RCN stories as a potential candidate for the Covington Board of Education in a case that was ultimately decided by a Kenton County Judge who declared there was no vacancy for Young to seek electorally. by MARK YOUNG For years […]
Record Number of Votes Expected in Kentucky
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes predicts a record number of voters will cast ballots in the November 6th General Election, with statewide voter turnout likely between 62 and 64 percent. “Voters have many important decisions to make on Election Day,” said Grimes. “I urge all eligible Kentuckians to be a part of the […]
Record Number of Votes Expected in Kentucky
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes predicts a record number of voters will cast ballots in the November 6th General Election, with statewide voter turnout likely between 62 and 64 percent. “Voters have many important decisions to make on Election Day,” said Grimes. “I urge all eligible Kentuckians to be a part of the […]
Brent Spence Bridge Group Close to $2 Million Goal
The Build Our New Bridge Now Coalition that formed in May to build a new bridge now, as cost-effectively as possible and with the most benefit to the community, announced today that it has signed on nearly 100 members to the Coalition and is close to meeting a $2 million fundraising goal. “A […]
Brent Spence Bridge Group Close to $2 Million Goal
The Build Our New Bridge Now Coalition that formed in May to build a new bridge now, as cost-effectively as possible and with the most benefit to the community, announced today that it has signed on nearly 100 members to the Coalition and is close to meeting a $2 million fundraising goal. “A […]
Business Community Hears from Covington Mayoral Candidates
The candidates for Covington Mayor, current city commissioners Sherry Carran and Steve Casper, appeared together at a luncheon/forum hosted by the Covington Business Council. Below you will find their written responses to questions posed by the CBC and its members, as printed and distributed at the forum. The responses have not been edited in any […]

