Written by Ballard Cassady – President/CEO, Kentucky Bankers Association For generations, community banks have been the financial backbone of Kentucky. They take in local deposits and turn them into mortgages, farm loans, and small business financing that keep our communities growing. This model — simple, proven and locally focused — has long ensured that dollars […]
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Letter to the Editor: The case for expanding Medicaid coverage of obesity care
Written by Millicent Gorham As CEO of the Alliance for Women’s Health & Prevention (AWHP), I am deeply concerned by the Kentucky Senate’s decision to continue its outdated ban on Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity. This lack of coverage falls hardest on women, who are not only disproportionately impacted by […]
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St. Elizabeth Offers Trusted Second Opinions Close to Home
A cancer diagnosis can change everything in an instant. For many patients, the first days and weeks bring uncertainty, concerns about next steps and a desire for clarity. That’s why more people across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana are turning to St. Elizabeth Healthcare for a cancer second opinion – a service designed […]
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Opinion: The case for ending Kentucky’s prohibition on Medicaid coverage for weight loss drugs
Written by Nancy Glick, Director of Food & Nutrition, National Consumers League Prescription drug affordability and access are increasingly on the minds of state lawmakers, especially when it comes to covering GLP-1 weight loss drugs. This is now the case in Kentucky where Governor Andy Beshear’s administration has proposed ending the prohibition in state law […]
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Opinion: Unregulated bets undercut the horsemen who make horse racing possible
Written by Eric Hamelback – CEO, National HBPA Horse racing has always been built on a simple principle: the people who invest their time, money, and livelihoods into the sport deserve to share in its success. Owners, trainers, and jockeys take on real financial and personal risk to bring races to life, and for generations, […]
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Opinion: Open Kentucky’s primaries!
Written by John F. Robbins, Kenton County resident Independent-registered Kentucky voters like me are barred by the 2 majority parties (Democratic and Republican) from voting in primary elections just because we’re not party members. Kentucky has what we call “closed primaries” where independents and 3rd party members cannot vote in the majority party primaries even […]
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SEN. FROMMEYER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Week 12 of the 2026 Legislative Session
With the end of the 2026 Regular Session in sight, work in Frankfort has entered a busy final stretch. These closing weeks often bring some of the most consequential conversations of the session, as legislation developed and debated over the past several months begins moving through the remaining stages of the process. Bills are moving […]
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Sen. Frommeyer’s Legislative Update Week 11 of the 2026 Legislative Session
Honoring a fallen airman Before I get into my legislative update, know that I’m deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, a proud Kentuckian from Bardstown who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country overseas. At just 34 years old, Pruitt exemplified the courage and dedication of our […]
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Sen. Frommeyer’s Legislative Update: Week 10 of the 2026 Legislative Session
Before providing a legislative update, I want to begin by recognizing the loss of 26-year-old Staff Sgt. Benjamin Pennington of Glendale, Kentucky. Pennington was stationed at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Epic Fury when the installation was attacked by Iranian drones and missiles on March 1. Gravely injured in […]
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The Christ Hospital Health Network Expands Women’s Health Care in Northern Kentucky
This past week, The Christ Hospital Health Network celebrated the opening of its newest women’s health location with a ribbon cutting at 525 Alexandria Pike in Southgate, Kentucky, marking another step in expanding access to care for women across Northern Kentucky. The new 4,551-square-foot office will begin seeing patients March 16 and will serve as […]
