Written by Marie Ceclia I was born in Cincinnati and lived in Northern Kentucky for the first nine years of my life. The roots and branches of my family tree are planted firmly in the rolling hills and bluegrass of Kentucky. Yet Kentucky is not where I call home, even though I returned the better […]
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Opinion: Stop burying Kentucky’s wealth – pass HB 372
Written by Roger Ford, President, Eureka Energy Corporation Kentucky’s waste policy has been stuck on autopilot for decades: collect it, haul it, bury it, repeat. That landfilling model is not only outdated—it is financially destructive for local governments. Landfills don’t just bury trash. They bury money. Here’s a simple statistical illustration of the current budget […]
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Targeted support for Northern Kentucky tech businesses taking that first step
BRINK is a new program designed specifically to address the challenges faced by very early stage technology startups. The program provides mentorship and support to promising startups at the critical early stage of development. The program targets tech businesses showing potential for high growth and the ability to scale up rapidly and impact their industries. […]
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New Year, Same Historic Momentum for Kentucky’s High-Powered Economy
Major announcements and industry growth power the second-highest mark for announced private sector investment in state history The commonwealth’s surging economy eclipsed yet another milestone as the calendar turned to 2026, as the best stretch of economic growth in state history has now reached five years. Under Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration, Kentucky has reached new […]
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Opinion: Mentoring is a creative act
Written by Katie Kit Threet Kroeger of Covington January is National Mentoring Month, and as both an artist and a former classroom teacher, I’ve been thinking about how mentoring feels a lot like teaching and making art. A mentor offers frameworks, language, and opportunities — much like an art teacher handing someone a new medium. […]
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Opinion: Keeping people moving and communities connected during state construction
Written by Newport City Commissioner Aaron Sutherland From January 1st through mid-March, gyms are packed. The treadmills are full, group classes are waitlisted, and motivation is high. By spring, the crowds thin out, and by summer, they’re gone. The cycle repeats every year. Most people who begin the new year energized and determined to get […]
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Opinion: Keeping people moving and communities connected during state construction
Written by Newport City Commissioner Aaron Sutherland The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 has long played a major role in shaping transportation infrastructure in Northern Kentucky. Over the decades, its decisions have had lasting impacts on communities in Bellevue, Newport, and throughout Campbell County. The construction of I-471 and its associated ramps dramatically altered […]
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Opinion: Kentucky’s new data privacy law gives power back to consumers
Written by Dave Hatter, a Cybersecurity Consultant at Intrust IT. He has also served as the Mayor of Fort Wright since 2015 Organizations of all sizes collect and store more information than ever before, and in today’s digital economy, personal data is often as valuable as currency. The Kentucky Attorney General’s office defines personal data […]
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Opinion: Senator Chris Mcdaniel’s Legislative Update – Week one of the 2026 Legislative Session
By Sen. Chris McDaniel The Kentucky General Assembly officially convened the 2026 Regular Session this week, marking the beginning of a 60-day budget session. As always, I’m honored to represent the people of Senate District 23 and to serve as your Senate Budget chair. That role carries the serious responsibility of crafting a fiscally sound […]
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Opinion: Kentucky must act now to deter distracted driving. The Phone Down Kentucky Act can help
Written by Sen. Jimmy Higdon, Kentucky’s 14th Senate District and Senate Transportation Chair Some moments in public office stay with you. They’re not about politics or policy, but about people and our serious responsibility to help protect them. The story of Alyssa Burns is one of those. She joined me during the interim session to […]
