Melissa Martin: More than 40 years after war ends healing, recognition for Vietnam veterans still needed
In 1965 President Lyndon Johnson called for more ground troops to be sent to Vietnam. I was a child in…
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Primary: Jesse Brewer, Boone Cty. Commissioner, Dist. 3; Christiaan Gilbert, Grant Cty Constable Dist. 3
The NKyTribune is offering an opportunity for those in contested NKY races in the primary election to make their case…
Commentary: Coalition of Kentucky organizations oppose food assistance cuts in Farm Bill
One in seven Kentuckians has food on their table in part thanks to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The…
Jessica Estes: During National Nurses Week, take a moment to understand facts vs. myths in opioid crisis
It’s time to tell the truth about the opioid crisis May 6-12 is National Nurses Week, and as we…
Susan Stone: Women and families face consequences of maternity workforce shortage
On May 5 each year, Frontier Nursing University recognizes International Day of the Midwife by focusing on the outcomes of…
Angie Mimms: Rabbits, pigs, goats, oh my; Boone County 4-H livestock show for people with disabilities
Two cute rabbits and a pig looking quite noble caught my eye on a flier my daughter brought home from…
Bill Straub: ‘Possum’ Pruitt is a money-changer in the Temple; why oh why can’t he just be tossed out?
Should those suffering from asthma find breathing more difficult because the air has turned gray, if the water we all…
Kentucky House Leader calls for investigation of Kentucky Wired, wants details behind contract
Kentucky House Republican Caucus As the result of extreme delays resulting in tens of millions of dollars over its initial…
Sen. John Schickel: The good news from legislative session can be found in state road projects
Some of the good news to come from this past session has to do with state road funding projects in…
Sen. Damon Thayer: Contentious legislature nonetheless passes laws to move state forward
The dust has settled on my 16th Legislative Session as a Kentucky State Senator, and I am proud of our…
Richard Nelson: Despite drama, 2018 legislative session was a successful production in many ways
The 2018 General Assembly was incredibly productive and even took positive steps to shore up the state pension system, but…
Melissa Martin: Do you own your stuff or does your stuff own you? May be time to step away
Humans love stuff—all kinds of stuff. Small, medium, large. We love different sizes of stuff. We just love our stuff….
Terry Brooks: Bipartisan wins is oxymoron that works for kids; investments in child welfare felt across state
“Bipartisan wins” in Frankfort seems like an oxymoron on the same level as “jumbo shrimp” and “bittersweet.” When reflecting on…
Bill Straub: The ‘lone wolf’ joins the pack, as Rand Paul hands committee green light to Mike Pompeo
WASHINGTON – Back a little more than five years ago, Sen. Rand Paul marched onto the floor of the upper…
David Meade and Glenna Bevin: Children, families came first in 2018 legislative session
While numerous policies beneficial to all Kentuckians were passed in the 2018 session, children and families were the major winners….
William McCann: Once worthy only of being ignored, Kentucky’s theatrical lights shine bright
Perhaps, once upon a time or in a galaxy far, far away, Kentucky’s theatre arts world was viewed from outside…
Sen. Mitch McConnell: Aiming to legalize growing industrial hemp and help Kentucky farmers expand
For far too long, the federal government has prevented most farmers from growing hemp. Although it was a foundational part…
Jeff Rubin: Silent crimes against children, women and elderly need to become less silent
April is Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time that places the spotlight on two issues I find…
Melissa Martin: The drug addiction monster attacks in many ways, all are dangerous
There are three types of drug dealers. The ones that sneak around under the darkness of night in alleys and…
Bill Straub: Bevin’s actions, while reprehensible, were not surprising and his ‘apology’ didn’t help
But I’m just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood. — Kentucky Gov….
Mitch McConnell: As ‘Tax Day’ passes, say goodbye to unfair, outdated tax code now in the past
For many middle-class families and businesses, Tax Day is circled on the calendar with regret and trepidation. But this year,…
Kristin Gangwer: Make a difference this earth day, through sustainability at home, at work and at play
This year, as Green Umbrella celebrates 20 years as Greater Cincinnati’s hub for environmental sustainability, we are excited to reflect…