Prichard Committee: Student performance results are declining, achievement gaps widening in KY schools
Results from the Kentucky Department of Education show student performance declining in most subject areas and achievement gaps widening in…
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Andrew Aiello: Transportation matters for workforce; Transit Authority drives work of local career centers
The workforce development system in Northern Kentucky is consistently working with job seekers to prepare them for their next employment…
Bill Straub: Through the Valley of Death, Republicans (and McConnell) ‘plowing (Kavanaugh) right through
WASHINGTON – I experienced an epiphany over the past few weeks that may seem counter-intuitive but nonetheless is the only…
Constance Alexander: Speaking up, speaking out, speaking the truth, even when it hurts
Last week in Murray, Ky., about a hundred twenty citizens showed up for a town hall discussion about plans for…
Stuart Sanders: Kentucky communities, historic sites, focus more on diversity and inclusion
By Stuart W. Sanders Civil Rights activist Marcus Garvey once said, “A people without the knowledge of their past history,…
Melissa Martin: The tragedy of suicide when veterans who fought for us die by their own hands
Those who fought for our freedom are also dying by suicide on American soil. “On the battlefield, the military…
Commentary: Kentucky organizations urge protection of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
By Dustin Pugel Policy Analyst, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy One in seven Kentuckians has food on their table in…
Richard Nelson: Little-known organizations, like KY’s faith-based pregnancy care centers, have big impact
More often than not there are enterprises within our communities that we know nothing about. But when little-known organizations have…
Bill Straub: Taking bets on McConnell’s choice of doing what’s best for (1) the nation or (2) his party?
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell is facing a dilemma. McConnell, of Louisville, has, on numerous occasions, been…
Commentary: Protecting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Farm Bill is essential
By Dustin Pugel One in seven Kentuckians has food on their table in part thanks to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Commentary: The telephone was a wonderful invention, though it can be a nuisance at times
By June Rice for Kentucky Today When I was in elementary school we learned who invented the cotton gin –…
Raymond Gardinier: Low Back Pain is a global problem, accountable for many opioid prescriptions
Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the most common injuries endured across the globe and is a major health…
Dr. O’dell Owens: Nicotine is always unsafe for youth; we must be diligent in protecting them from tobacco
Smoking in the United States continues to decline, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that 15.5% of…
Beth Underwood: We will never forget — sharing one of many stories from a tragic 9-11 that remind us
Writer’s Note: As this week marks the 17th anniversary of 9/11, I’d like to share the story of Rick Rescorla….
Bill Straub: While McConnell is ‘shaking the treat box’ for money, Republicans will likely keep the Senate
Anyone who has cats (we have four, which, at times, is five too many) can tell you they can be…
Beshear: High-quality broadband internet essential for KY small businesses, skilled workforce
I’m fighting on behalf of every Kentuckian to protect our open internet and to keep broadband and wireless providers from…
Wayne Lewis: New accountability system for schools promotes transparency for parents, communities
Starting this month, you’ll begin hearing much more about our new school accountability system and what it means for each…
Jason Crosby: Don’t turn God into a schoolhouse bully — look deeper at meaning of religious liberty
Be cautious of those who insist on posting the phrase “In God We Trust” in schools or demand that everyone…
Mike Farrell: Kaepernick’s reason for ‘taking a knee’ has been lost; find it — and find solutions too
Colin Kaepernick’s message has been overshadowed by storms of protest, by social media blasts back and forth and now by…
Jeff Rubin: Happy Grandparents Day, as we recognize the importance of their role in our children’s lives
Today is Grandparents Day. Signed into law by presidential proclamation in 1978, the statue marking this day lists three purposes…
Dennis Keene: Not a step forward to remove master’s degree requirement for Kentucky’s teachers
When the Bevin administration removed the master’s degree (Rank II) requirement for Kentucky’s teachers within the first ten years of…
Letter to Editor: Thanks, Sec. Elaine Chao and U.S. DOT, for federal funding on critical infrastructure
Re: Secretary Elaine Chao and U.S. DOT On August 24, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, visited Boone County to…