Dustin Pugel: Anti-poverty, anti-hunger, pro-health SNAP puts food on tables, needs no barriers
This holiday season, as Kentuckians celebrate with friends and family around the table, we must also remember the impact policy…
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Bill Straub: A man and his guns (enough ‘to get job done’) is example of how we aren’t getting it done
Over in the lovely old town of Springfield, located smack-dab in the middle of the commonwealth, police this week came…
Terry Brooks: State gets federal re-approval of Medicaid waiver; we have to ask ‘Is it good for kids?’
This summer, a federal judge halted implementation of the Bevin Administration’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver to modify Kentucky’s Medicaid Program, and…
Richard Nelson: It’s Thanksgiving with much to be thankful for but not including another casino in WKY
The people of West Kentucky have many reasons to be grateful for as we enter Thanksgiving week but news of…
Candace McGraw: Let’s work together so our neighbors have plenty to eat and a safe place to live
As Thanksgiving soon approaches, I, like many of you, am blessed to be looking forward to spending time with family…
Derrick Ramsey: Enhancing Kentucky’s workforce through apprenticeship; get Work Ready Skills
As Secretary of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, I am committed to finding new ways to help ensure…
John Schaaf: Legislative Ethics law — related to lobbyists — being defended in federal court
The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met in Frankfort this week to review several issues, including the Commission’s recent trip to…
Bill Straub: A new word to enhance your vocabulary; to describe ‘beyond shameless,’ try ‘mitchful’
Occasionally when following American politics you come upon a statement or claim that is so outrageous, so mind-boggling that characterizing…
Mike Farrell: To truly honor veterans, we must change — and be good soldiers for better government
Veterans Day gave Americans an opportunity to reflect on the service so many have given in defense of this country…
Melissa Martin: Five things to say every morning to start the way you want to think, feel, act and react
I am alive, I will choose my attitude for the day, I will be kind to myself, I will be…
Nancy Grayson: Community Foundation Week has special meaning as NKY grows its own
Northern Kentucky is filled with people doing good work in service to our community. We are 440,000 strong, and our…
Greg Hardewig: Companies are pushing past just hiring veterans; we’re supporting their transition
Each time Veteran’s Day comes along, I think about the time when I transitioned from active service member to civilian,…
Celia Manlove: Anthem moving needle on improved health outcomes, partnering with Welcome House
Ensuring good health for the residents of Kentucky requires more than just providing access to quality healthcare. It is well…
Catherine Kemme: What the world needs now is more kindness, less negativity, and peace with ourselves
Forty years ago, tigers and elephants lived in the forests surrounding Watpa Sukato. Then came the loggers. Trees were cut…
Bill Straub: Real winner of Tuesday’s election in Kentucky was Gov. Matt Bevin who wasn’t on ballot
The real winner emerging from Tuesday’s election in Kentucky wasn’t Rep. Andy Barr, who staged a come-from-behind victory in the…
Teresa Werner: A major first step to reduce climate change — the Carbon Fee and Dividend
The past couple of weeks have brought us both good and bad news concerning climate change. For the bad news,…
Jeff Rubin: Ageing Equal; join international campaign fighting ageism; this discrimination must stop
International Human Rights Day has celebrated its 70th anniversary, making the start of a 70-day global awareness-raising campaign against ageism….
Commentary: Child care in Greater Cincinnati is a critical resource for the region’s workforce
By Dr. O’dell Moreno Owens and Vanessa Freytag If businesses in the Greater Cincinnati region want to thrive, they need…
Sheriff Korzenborn, Sheriff Ward: United they stand in favor of Marsy’s Law, to give victims rights too
United We Stand. Equal Rights for Crime Victims in Kentucky. Every law enforcement officer in Kentucky has taken an…
Sen. John Schickel: Marsy’s Law does not belong in the KY Constitution; for change turn to legislation
On Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th, citizens will vote on whether to amend our Kentucky State Constitution. The proposed amendment…
Candidates: Steve Pendery makes case for another term as Campbell County Judge-Executive
Thank you, NKy Tribune, for allowing me to make my case for another term as Campbell County Judge-Executive. I got…
Candidates: Jennifer Dusing wants to be Family Court Judge, Boone and Gallatin counties
My name is Jennifer Dusing and I am running for Family Court Judge of Boone and Gallatin Counties. I am…