Letter to General Assembly: Long list of advocates urge defeat of HB 3, barriers for children, families
To the Members of the Kentucky General Assembly: We, the undersigned, voice our strong opposition to House Bill 3. HB…
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Commentary: Infrastructure investment is key to economic growth; we all depend on transportation
Kentucky is in a prime spot — within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the nation’s population. That makes the…
Bill Straub: Unavoidable to broach this subject again, but to clarify — it isn’t voter fraud, it’s election fraud
In a week where President Trump (Egads!) traveled to Vietnam — a country he assiduously sought to avoid some 50…
Danielle Corbin: Celebrate digital learning with less screen time; power those devices down
Considering the prevalence of screens in our lives — be it television, laptops, tablets or smartphones —it’s easy to feel…
Amye Bensenhaver: Public right to know; consumer lenders don’t deserve secrecy on disclosures
HB 285, sponsored by Michael Meredith, (R-Oakland), is a 30-page bill that is intended to “modernize” regulation and oversight of…
Sen. John Schickel: Shaping Commonwealth’s future; look at some of Senate bills considered last week
Squeaky floors. No vote-counting tote boards. And nearly two-century-old decor. That’s what greeted Senators when they convened for the…
Gov. Bevin on US-Mexico-Canada Agreement: Trade modernization benefits Kentucky and North America
Throughout the very complex trade negotiations to replace NAFTA via a trade deal known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on…
Brent Cooper: Investing in Kentucky’s infrastructure is the key to our economy and quality of life
Reliable transportation is key to any successful economy. Business leaders are keenly aware of this fact. If you’re waiting on…
Dustin Pugel: Bills would worsen troubles for Kyians who get laid off, cutting unemployment benefits
New legislative proposals would cut Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits for people who lose their jobs through no fault of their…
Al Cross: At 77, McConnell faces big decision about his legacy — a Trump enabler or a Senate leader?
Mitch McConnell turned 77 Wednesday. He’s at the point in life where you reflect, sometimes at length, on how you…
Bill Straub: McConnell has abdicated his leadership of the U.S. Senate to President Donald Trump
Well, the good news is Addison Mitchell McConnell has at long last abdicated his position as Republican leader of the…
Col Owens: ‘Where is the money we need?’ Income inequality puts too much money in hands of too few
I believe it is important to set out some guidelines for the discussion underway in the Democratic Presidential primary, about…
Andy Beshear: New Survivors Council Members provide resounding voice for KY victims of crime
When I entered public service three years ago, one of my core missions was to seek justice for victims. We…
Richard Nelson: Signs of life in the Kentucky legislature as flurry of pro-life bills moves through
A flurry of pro-life bills is moving through the Kentucky legislature as swiftly as a Midwestern snowstorm in February, bringing…
Amye Bensenhaver: The sunlight fades in Kentucky; open government takes and needs constant vigilance
In an era when virtually every public official gives lip service to the importance of transparency and accountability, what is…
Reena Patel: What every parents needs to know about kids and screen time; be aware of challenges
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in 1970 children didn’t start regularly watching TV until they were four…
Wayne Lewis: The imperative of closing the achievement gap in Kentucky; there is still work to do
Kentucky’s public school system is fundamentally different from the system of the 1980s. Kentucky has been noted for reforms leading…
Bill Straub: McConnell will pass on serious climate change discussion, go right to Green New Deal vote
WASHINGTON – Oh, that Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell, such a clever boy. Progressive lawmakers, growing increasingly concerned over the impact of…
Anna Baumann: Private school tax break would take dollars from public services; public schools first
Kentucky’s constitution requires the General Assembly to “provide for an efficient system of common schools throughout the state.” The last…
Letter to the Editor: Ruth Bamberger says ORSANCO should stick to its original water quality mission
To the editor: NKY Citizens Have Opportunity to Address Ohio River Pollution Standards The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission…
Letter to the Editor: Kristi Rulli applauds effort to ban tobacco in schools, supports statewide legislation
Dear Editor: I am pleased to read in the February 4 edition of the NKY Tribune that State Rep. Kim…
Kim Moser: Murky ‘bad drug’ advertising putting Kentuckians at risk, transparency must be enforced
February is quite a month for advertisers with major events like the Super Bowl and the Academy Awards ushering in…