Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1970, an estimated 20 million Americans attended events across the country to support environmental reform. This first “Earth Day” is credited with launching the modern environmental movement in the United States. At Skanska, we believe in building for a better society, which includes constructing sustainable, resilient facilities such as […]
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Op-Ed: When John Gets to Heaven
The following is written by RCN contributor Rick Robinson John Prine was music’s Everyman. Writing in simple rhymes containing complex meaning, he wrote about people we all know. He expressed feelings we all had felt but couldn’t appropriately put into our own words. His melodies became earworms to our souls. It’s hard to imagine a […]
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#StayTheCovHome: A PSA for the Weekend Ahead
Governor Andy Beshear this week asked Kentucky journalists to post public service announcements about the upcoming beautiful weekend, how to enjoy it, and how to remain vigilant against COVID-19 while doing so. The River City News contributed this video: —
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Union Mayor: We Will Get Through this as a Community
From Union Mayor Larry Solomon: These are difficult times for all of us. As we all try to make individual sacrifices to help fight the spread of COVID-19, life for the foreseeable future will no doubt be different. It can be unnerving not knowing what to expect in these times, so we will make it a […]
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Bellevue Mayor: Take Threat of Coronavirus Seriously
From Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves Coronavirus has all of us concerned about the future of our community and our country. I share that concern, but I am also optimistic that we will beat this terrible disease and at some point we will return to normal. Our local economy is going to take a hit, but […]
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Op-Ed: St. Elizabeth Stands Ready to Face COVID-19
The following op-ed is written by St. Elizabeth Healthcare President and CEO Garren Colvin. There is not a person in our community who has been able to avoid the impact of COVID-19 – whether through conversations with friends, virtual school schedules for students while at home, or avoided hugs and handshakes. Throughout our long history, […]
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Op-Ed: Boone County, Standing Together, Will Overcome
The following op-ed is written by Boone Co. Judge/Executive Gary Moore. By now, everyone in our community has been affected in one way or another by the Coronavirus pandemic. I often say that “Boone County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family,” and I still believe that to be true today, even during this difficult time. In fact, it’s times like […]
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Op-Ed: Emergency Actions in Frankfort Show Government at Its Best
The following op-ed is written by State Rep. Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) I returned to Frankfort on Thursday with one purpose in mind–to pass legislation that will help the people of Kentucky through these difficult times. I was honored to have been selected as the only Democratic member from the Kentucky House of Representative to serve […]
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As Kentucky’s Only Black Woman in the Legislature, I Have a Plan to Address Racial Maternal Health Inequities
The following op-ed is written by State Rep. Attica Scott (D-Louisville) As the only Black woman member of Kentucky’s state legislature and single mother of two, I know the importance of representing all of my constituents and leaving no one behind. Far too often in Frankfort, bills are passed and signed into law that will […]
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Op-Ed: It’s Time to Raise the Minimum Wage
The following op-ed is written by Col Owens, former chairman of the Kenton County Democratic Party. Henry Ford once said, when asked why he paid his workers so well, “ so they can buy the cars they make.” He recognized that a robust market for goods and services requires consumers with the means to […]