Constance Alexander: Healthcare costs, lack of compassion in Washington darken last days of 2017
My first interview with Theresa was published December 21, 2000. That story recounted her history: Thirteen years after she successfully…
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Brent Cooper: Study settles it — time for new Brent Spence Bridge; critical to economy, quality of life
Last week a study commissioned and released by the Commonwealth of Kentucky took a fresh look at the Brent Spence…
Letter to the Editor: Sheriff Korzenborn urges legislature to pass Marsy’s Law for victims rights
As Kenton County Sheriff, protecting and serving victims is a responsibility I take seriously. The way Kentucky’s constitution stands today,…
Sam Willett: Despite their claims, pharmacy benefit managers hurt Kentucky Patients
Pharmacy Benefit Managers claiming they’re in business to help consumers? Forgive me for borrowing words from a classic country song,…
Letter to Editor: Jason Bailey says tax plan is big giveaway to wealthy that will harm KY families
The tax plan passed by Congress is nothing more than a massive handout to major corporations and the ultra wealthy…
Bill Straub: We have to hope ‘arc of moral universe’ bends toward justice, despite Trump nominees
WASHINGTON – It may be hard to believe in this age of hyper-partisanship but President Trump has somehow managed to…
Mitch McConnell: New tax bill ‘historic opportunity,’ overhauls tax code, creates ‘prosperity’ trajectory
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Tax Cuts and…
John Schickel: Update on whirlwind year; historic legislation, difficult decisions still to be made
The season of frigid nights, warm gatherings, and good cheer is upon us as we prepare for 2018. This year…
Ben Chandler: Coalition for Smoke-Free Tomorrow urges win-win-win on increase in cigarette tax
$1 More For a Healthier Generation Recently, a coalition of more than 100 health care, business, education, and health advocacy…
Letter to Editor: Firefighters applaud city’s investigation, report on matters during the 2016 election campaign
The Covington Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 38 (“Local 38”) expressed vindication after reviewing the findings of the December 12 investigative…
Jessica Estes: Healthcare crisis in Kentucky means Nurse Practitioners serve a vital need, fill a void
The healthcare crisis in Kentucky, with a reduced number of health care providers, has resulted in communities where proper…
David Adkisson: Continuing KY’s record-breaking economic trends requires infrastructure investment
When Kentucky business leaders came together in 2015 to develop a strategic plan for the state’s economic growth, infrastructure investment…
Bill Straub: ‘The hour of reckoning is coming,’ and it should, for the imposter at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Steve Schmidt, the Republican strategist who grew up a stone’s throw from my New Jersey hometown and has broken with…
Richard Nelson: Don’t allow consumerism to overshadow Christmas — keep real joy in it
Have you ever gotten the feeling that Christmas has become something that it was never meant to be? We’re pushed…
Fernando Figueroa: A year-end message; plan to join in the community conversations coming in 2018
Our college has completed a great fall semester which has moved the needle on our Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) and Diversity…
Constance Alexander: ‘Tis the season to celebrate simple gifts, the ones we cherish most
From the North Pole to South, coast to coast, and border to border, 2017 has had its ups and downs….
John Schickel: Pensions will be dealt with in the regular session with other issues starting January 2
It looks like there is not going to be a special session for pensions as the House of Representatives does…
Kara Yates: Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world — ‘Girls on the Run’ matters
“Girls on the Run is so much fun! Girls on the Run is number one!” These words were repeated by…
Addia Wuchner: Remembering Pearl Harbor, welcome home Navy Fireman First Class Samuel Crowder
December marks the month of the busiest holiday we celebrate, but we must stop to remember Pearl Harbor first. This…
Bill Straub: Focusing on a bad tax reform bill meant Congress had no time for kids, thus, no CHIP funding
The Republican Congress has proved so busy handing the keys of the kingdom over to its corporate bosses through its…
Matt DeRienzo: Why you should care about FCC repealing Net Neutrality; your internet access matters
Repealing Net Neutrality would allow giant chain media to work in concert with internet conglomerates to limit access to independent,…
Constance Alexander: From fit to spry in the blink of an eye — but assuring you, Paul McCartney lives
Two good habits, maybe three, are all I can boast: Wearing a seat belt, not smoking, and maintaining a regular…