The local economy is expected to see slow and steady growth this year despite national uncertainty.

Northern Kentucky University economist Janet Harrah presented a regional economic outlook to Northern Kentucky’s Chamber of Commerce Tuesday.

“It's not going to be spectacular, but we don't expect to see a recession,” Harrah said. “I think, all in all, it's a good forecast for the year.”

The Tri-State’s GDP is expected to grow about 1.5%. Harrah anticipates employment will stay relatively flat, but she says there's going to be real winners and losers in the labor market.

For the past 10 years, health care and transportation accounted for 40% of new job growth in the region.

“When you look at the last year, 67% of all jobs have been in the health care industry. The biggest drag has been

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