The following op-ed is written members of the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus including Reps. Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) and Buddy Wheatley (D-Covington). The full list of members signing the op-ed is below. During the early days of the 2021 legislative session, the Kentucky House Democratic Women’s Caucus sponsored the Kentucky Maternal and Infant Health project, a […]
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Posted inOpinion, Sports, Sports
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: A Look at Week 2 in NKY Football and Where Locals Are Playing College Ball
Dan Weber writes a column for The River City News. Contact him at dweber3440@aol.com. It’s Week 2 for Northern Kentucky High School football and we’re “Just Sayin” it’s good to make it to the second week of the season for anybody right now. And especially good here in Northern Kentucky when we check the state […]
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Op-Ed: Shop for More than Just School Supplies. Shop for Education.
The following op-ed is written by Andrew J. Vandiver, the president of EdChoice Kentucky. School is back in session. New classrooms, new supplies and new teachers bring a feeling of opportunity, and maybe a little anxiety too. Unfortunately for many families, this season is a reminder that their students—and thousands more like them across Kentucky—are trapped in a […]
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In Other Words: Local Entertainer Enters Urban Farming Market With Fort Thomas Microgreens
Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! “Eat local. Live better” is the tag line for Fort Thomas Microgreens. And it’s the latest […]
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Dan Weber: Ky.’s Mr. Football Has Plenty of Help at Beechwood
You could hardly blame Fairdale High School’s host Bulldogs if their focus was in one place – and one place only – Saturday night in the UPS King of the Bluegrass Bowl in this suburb just south of the giant Louisville-based United Parcel Service hub that serves as its sponsor. How could it not be? […]
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Dan Weber: NKY Sports Titans and Tradition at Hall of Fame Event
Dan Weber is a sports columnist for The River City News. This is his first column here. It’s good to be home. Back in Ludlow. Surrounded by many of the people who have made sports so special in Northern Kentucky. For those not here in person, many were here in spirit. The annual Northern Kentucky […]
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Op-Ed: Student Debt Relief Still Needed in Ky.
The following op-ed is written by Ashley Spalding, Research Director at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. As another college year begins amidst a resurging pandemic, new Census data shows those struggling the most with student debt are also among the hardest hit by COVID-19’s economic impacts. Scholars and advocates continue to call for student debt […]
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Op-Ed: Record Surplus Creates Opportunity to Reinvest in Kentucky
The following op-ed is written by Jason Bailey , executive director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Kentucky lawmakers will have a historic opportunity to begin putting the state back on track for a brighter future next legislative session. Thanks to aggressive federal pandemic relief that has increased Kentuckians’ incomes and strengthened consumer spending, the […]
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Op-Ed: Infrastructure is Key to Kentucky’s Growth
The following op-ed is written by Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ashli Watts. The saying is true-if you build it, they will come. Just look at the recent census data showing the areas in Kentucky which saw the most growth over the last 10 years. These areas can credit solid infrastructure as key to […]
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Op-Ed: Affordability a Shared Goal Since Higher Education Matters – for Everyone
The following op-ed is written by Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Chair Lucas Mentzer, Vice-Chair Eric Farris and President Aaron Thompson It’s been truly inspiring to see young students from across the Commonwealth step up to the microphone in the Capitol rotunda and express their thoughts on what a full scholarship to one of Kentucky’s public […]
