Jonathan Miller: U.S. Farm bill passes; era of hemp prohibition over, will be multi-billion industry by 2020
The era of hemp prohibition is over. From drafts of our founding documents to the sustainable paneling of 21st-century cars,…
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Bill Straub: Mitch McConnell is in an uncomfortable spot (and he did vote to impeach Clinton)
Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell said a lot the other day by saying nothing. Asked by a reporter at…
Patrick Moynihan: Rotary clubs come to rescue in Gatlinburg fire; warehouse becomes relief center
In the wake of devastating natural disasters, someone has to do something immediately, says Pigeon Forge (Tenn.) Rotarian Jerry Wear….
OJ Oleka: These men are shaping Kentucky’s future through key leadership roles
In college, I was in an organization called Collegiate 100, a college version of 100 Black Men of America. We…
Peter Y. Sussman: Journalism in the crosshairs — first, they came for journalists. Who speaks out?
Authoritarianism does not knock politely on the door of a democracy — it barges right in, breaking doors or windows…
Wayne Lewis: KDE increasing opportunities for student success in college, career and life
One of my top priorities here at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is to increase the number and percentage…
Bill Straub: ‘Tis the season; since lots of kids are hungry, can we figure out a way to feed them?
‘Tis the season, as they say, and Kentuckians caught up in the spirit are ready to spread the sort of…
Brent Cooper: ‘Northern Kentucky’ and how is it defined?; let’s talk about ‘being stronger together’
Over the past year as NKY Chamber President, I’ve noticed people don’t seem to agree about what makes up Northern…
Letter to the Editor: Kentucky groups stand against attack on immigrant families
To the Editor: A radical and punishing rule change proposed by the President’s administration would harm immigrant families in Kentucky…
Teresa Werner: Assessment details current, future economic climate change impacts; call legislator
The recently released National Climate Assessment issued by NASA, NOAA, the Department of Defense, and 10 other federal scientific agencies…
Villa Hills Mayor Callery: We need to establish a Northern Kentucky Police Academy
According to the website How-to-become-a-police-officer.com the number of police officer jobs will increase 32 percent over the next four years…
Dr. Bradley Nelson: Wipe the slate clean for 2019 — start with forgiveness for your health’s sake
Holding a grudge can damage your heart and shorten your life by putting you under undue stress, research has found….
Letter to the Editor: Lisa Guisbond of FairTest says exit test isn’t one of ways to ensure student success
There are many ways to ensure that Kentucky students graduate prepared to succeed after high school (“Wayne Lewis: The Kentucky…
Bill Straub: When you don’t know anything, it is probably best to shut up and listen to those who do
Permit me to borrow a phrase that has been used consistently by Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell and any…
Wayne Lewis: The Kentucky high school diploma has to mean more; still much work to be done
Change is scary. I understand that. Yet we have reached the point in Kentucky’s history when change to our minimum…
JC Morgan: Campbell County Public Library launches its fourth ‘Drop Your Drawers’ campaign
The Campbell County Public Library launched its fourth year of the “Drop Your Drawers” campaign in November. I am asked…
Constance Alexander: Once there were three siblings — but one grew up to make an ambrosia centerpiece
Of all the Alexander daughters, who would have thought Pamela would be the one? We’re talking about Pamela Jane, the…
Melissa Martin: Close your eyes and imagine your favorite holiday memory. Anything to do with food?
The main purpose of food is to nourish the body to keep humans alive. But, the taste experience around the…
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…
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…