The following op-ed is written by Jim Waters, president and CEO of the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions, described as Kentucky’s free-market think tank. Our nation pauses on Memorial Day to remember the more than 1.3 million Americans who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom and preserve our liberties. Since, like Ronald […]
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Op-Ed: Kentucky on frontlines of national addiction epidemic
The following op-ed is written by Tim Robinson, president/CEO of Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) Addiction is one of the most difficult and destructive things a family can experience. It can tear people apart, and in worst case scenarios, leave loved ones grieving and wondering if there’s anything they could have done differently. In Kentucky, the […]
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Op-Ed: With Ky. overdoses surging, here’s what I’m doing to help
The following op-ed is written by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the Senate Minority Leader. The CDC just released its preliminary estimate for overdose deaths in Kentucky last year, and the news is grim. After surging nearly 50% in 2020, overdose deaths in the Commonwealth increased by more than 13% in 2021, reaching a record of […]
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Rich Livingood: Why I’m running for Newport city commission
The following op-ed is written by Rich Livingood, a candidate in the primary for Newport city commission. My reason for running in the Newport Commissioners race this year is two-fold, opportunity and vision. First, my role as a Hospice Chaplain was affected by the restrictions brought on by COVID19, and later my position was eliminated. […]
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Calen Studler: Why I’m running for Senate District 20
The following op-ed is written by Calen Studler, a candidate in the Republican primary for Kentucky Senate District 20 I thought long and hard about what I’d like to say in this article. There’s many different angles one could take, but I choose to write this as if I’m talking to you directly. After all […]
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Op-Ed: We must teach girls to be fearless
The following op-ed is written by Susan Douglas, chief executive officer, Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Growing tomorrow’s female leaders in Northern Kentucky starts with our actions today. We must teach girls to find courage in taking risks, to embrace accountability for their actions, and practice confidence in their interactions – to be fearless. […]
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Op-Ed: Cancel student debt and recommit to education as a public good
The following op-ed is written by Jason Bailey, executive director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy President Biden’s recent statements that he will cancel some student loan debt is hopeful news for the 616,000 Kentuckians who owe it, our communities and economy. It will also be a chance to begin fixing a broken and […]
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Brenda Bonecutter: Why I’m running for Campbell Co. Family Court judge
The following op-ed is written by Brenda Bonecutter, a candidate in the primary for Campbell Co. Family Court judge Campbell County is my home and residence for thirty years. Living in Fort Thomas with my husband Scott, and our two teenage daughters, Chelsea, and Chloe, I maintain a busy family law practice while remaining active in […]
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Savannah Maddox: Why I’m running for House District 61
The following op-ed is written by State Rep. Savannah Maddox, a candidate for reelection in the Republican primary for House District 61 Kentucky is our home. It’s where my husband and I are raising our two children, and it’s where my ancestors have cultivated roots that trace back six generations. My earnest desire is for […]
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Beth Fennell: Why I’m running for Newport city commission
The following op-ed is written by Beth Fennell, a candidate for reelection to Newport city commission As a current Newport City Commissioner I am running to continue the unprecedented growth enjoyed by Newport in recent years and continue improving quality of life issues important to all our residents and businesses. Today’s successes are the result […]
