Written by Matth Toebben State legislators passed a bill earlier this year that will now give Kentuckians the opportunity to vote on Amendment 2. Voting in favor of Amendment 2 allows the Kentucky General Assembly to pass educational policies such as a school choice system. Kentucky is one of three states that does not offer […]
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You Can Take Time for Your Heart: Q&A with Jeanie Foley, RN, Prevention and Wellness Program Manager, Florence Wormald Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Jeanie Foley is a registered nurse and the prevention and wellness program manager for the Florence Wormald Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth. She oversees mobile screenings in the community and brings heart health education to schools and other organizations. She also led the development of an online program called Take Time for Your […]
Opinion: KENTUCKY’S FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENTS: THE POWER OF THE PURSE BELONGS TO THE LEGISLATURE
Written by Senate President Robert Stivers and Senate Budget Chair Chris McDaniel Kentucky’s recent credit rating upgrade to Aa2 from Aa3 is more than a financial milestone—it reflects disciplined fiscal policies and responsible governance championed by Republican supermajorities in the General Assembly. Better bond ratings keep borrowing costs lower. Despite claims to the contrary, Governor […]
Opinion: An open letter to the Boone County School Board
Written by Lawrence Mazzuckelli, a retired Office of the Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service. On October 10, 2024 the Boone County Board of Education took a disparaging public position on Amendment 2 as well as toward those who support that Amendment and the Kentucky taxpayers who send their children to private and […]
Opinion: Navigating the Storm: The Intersection of IVF and Reproductive Rights
Written by Heather Crabbe, an attorney who is running for state representative in House District 64, which covers part of Covington, Latonia, Taylor Mill, Ryland Heights, most of Independence, part of Edgewood, and part of Erlanger. She, her husband, and two children live in Independence. States across the country are grappling with a reproductive rights […]
Opinion: Amendment 2 promotes choice. Choice promotes competition. Competition improves results.
Written by Lawrence Mazzuckelli I am amazed, maybe stunned but not really, at the stories, tales, quips, and anecdotes that are being told by current and former teachers and school administrators about why Amendment 2 poses a threat to our schools, our children, grand children, future generations, and teachers. These are people to whom we […]
Opinion: The election’s goal? Leaders who will set egos aside and collaborate to help our youth
Written by Bradie Bowen and Tom Haggard. Bradie Bowen is a candidate for the Covington Board of Commissioners. Tom Haggard is the current Chairman of the Covington Board of Education and a candidate for re-election. With Election Day just weeks away, it’s important to remember a vital group of Covingtonians who won’t get to cast […]
Opinion: School vouchers bring theft of tax dollars and other crimes
Written by John Schaaf, a retired attorney and co-author of “The Hidden History of Kentucky Political Scandals” (The History Press, 2020). His email is John.Schaaf1975@gmail.com. If Amendment 2 passes, and Kentucky adopts a dangerous school voucher plan like other states, there will be unaccountable private school operators who will misuse or steal millions of taxpayer […]
Letter to the editor: Of course it’s about vouchers
Written by David Moffitt The superintendent’s are complaining that Amendment 2 siphons money from their respective districts but, in my humble opinion, it’s money they’re not entitled to receive. The parents seeking vouchers want options when it comes to their kids education. Our kids attended Villa Madonna. To have had our tax money refunded in […]
Press release: Covington Partners Celebrates 25 Years with Announcement of New Name and Expanded Services
OCTOBER 10, 2024 – COVINGTON, KENTUCKY – At its 25th Silver Anniversary Gala held on September 27, Covington Partners celebrated 25 years of making a difference in the community by announcing an exciting new milestone: a new name. Effective immediately, Covington Partners will now be known as Partners for Change, marking the beginning of a […]

