vi·brant ’vī-brənt adj : energetic, bright, and full of life or excitement There are so many reasons to desire a vibrant central business district (CBD). It gives a town character. It provides a stronger sense of community, and life. One’s perception of a town is usually defined by its CBD. Is it thriving or […]
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Op-Ed: FC Cincinnati is Welcome in Northern Kentucky
The following is written by Brent Cooper, president and CEO of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Along with thousands throughout the region, I am an FC Cincinnati soccer fan. The atmosphere they’ve created has been electrifying. Fans from all over the Greater Cincinnati region come to watch them play. That includes Northern Kentucky. […]
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Op-Ed: Check Out NKY Health Department’s Redesigned Website
For many people, the nkyhealth.org website is the first experience they have with the Northern Kentucky Health Department. We consider it our virtual front door. Users come to the site looking for the latest food inspections scores, for information about the services available at our county health centers and perhaps for details about a job opportunity with […]
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Listen: Superintendents Concerned About Possible Changes to Teacher Retirements
The proposed changes to the Kentucky retirement system as it relates to teachers concern local superintendents, who say veteran educators would likely retire, and that it would also be difficult to attract new talent to the profession. Campbell County Schools superintendent David Rust and Dayton Independent Schools superintendent Jay Brewer join RCN’s Michael Monks on […]
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Op-Ed: Education is Key to NKY’s Economy
It has been said that the economic vitality of any region is directly tied to the quality of educational opportunities that exist in the region. It’s no wonder the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce places such a high degree of importance on P-20 education throughout our region. Indeed, we believe education is central to achieving our mission […]
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Op-Ed: Tax Reform Critical for Economic Recovery
Recently, our national economy has been rebounding following a long period of tepid recovery. That makes this the perfect time to tackle federal tax reform, and I applaud President Trump for his leadership on this issue. In the Commonwealth of Kentucky, our administration understands the importance of modernizing our antiquated tax structure in order to […]
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Opinion: Pension Plan Most Fiscally Responsible in History of the United States
“Keeping the Promise,” our plan to save Kentucky’s pension systems, keeps the promise made to Kentucky’s current employees while also meeting the legal and moral obligations we owe to those who have already retired. Promises made are promises kept. Make no mistake: there will be no changes, clawbacks or reductions to the paychecks of current […]
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Letter: Bevin’s Pension Plan Puts Schools, Cities at Risk
This week, Governor Matt Bevin released a draft of his pension reform plan. Instead of funding the pension system, Bevin has proposed pension reform that puts our public education system and local municipalities at risk. My husband and I moved to Fort Thomas because of its incredible school district. We are not alone in that. […]
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Opinion: Pension Proposal Shouldn’t Be Rushed
To the Editor, This week, Governor Matt Bevin released a draft of his pension reform plan. Instead of funding the pension system, Bevin has proposed pension reform that puts our public education system and local municipalities at risk. My husband and I moved to Fort Thomas, Kentucky because of its incredible school district. We are […]
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Op-Ed: Spooked by Cyber Crime? You Should Be
It’s a scary time, and not just because Halloween is upon us. Those in the cybersecurity world, like technology expert Dave Hatter (who is also the Mayor of Fort Wright) have been sounding the alarm for years. “Cybersecurity is a top issue for our entire community.” said Hatter. “We need to do more […]