Juva Barber: Heads up KY, Trump infrastructure plan predicated on increased investment from states
President Donald Trump unveiled his infrastructure plan. The overarching goals of the plan are to stimulate at least $1.5 trillion…
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Mike McKenzie: Every day, teachers, staff, secretaries ask, what will I do if there’s a shooting at school?
Every day in this country teachers — from large schools and small schools, urban schools and rural schools, all across…
Commentary: Creators, innovators wanted in Kentucky, as modern manufacturing is changing
By Susan Elkington and Jay Timmons Though some may not know it yet, Kentucky has rightfully earned a reputation…
Bill Straub: How does Rand really feel? He was for it before he was against it — is that right?
Harken back for just a moment to the 2004 political season when John Kerry, the Democratic presidential nominee, rather clumsily…
Letter to the Editor: Drug free coalitions object to legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes
In order to protect the youth of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the drug free and prevention coalitions of Northern Kentucky…
Melissa Martin: Human rights and human wrongs — Kim Jong-un is on the wrong side of these issues
Evilness and goodness walked together at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Kim Jong-un, dictator of North Korea, decided his team…
Damon Thayer: Week six done; bills move steadily as work on budget and pension reform continues
Week six of the 2018 Legislative Session is in the books, and bills continued to move steadily through the Senate…
Ameer Mabjish: Criminal justice reforms can lead us out of opioid epidemic; we can’t arrest our way out
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is still in the midst of a dire opioid crisis. This is not a mere trend, fad,…
Letter to the Editor: Lee Lingo urges passing of transportation infrastructure funding reform
To the Editor: Each year Kentucky’s roads, rails, rivers, and airports carry more than $500 billion in freight to, from,…
Ashlea Christianson: Marsy’s Law becomes first bill to pass in legislature, to appear on ballot this fall
What a great way to start 2018! In just 15 short days, the Kentucky General Assembly worked together in a…
Bill Straub: Prayer is powerful, good, and comforting, but actions are required to stop gun violence
WASHINGTON – It is becoming quite apparent that St. Matt the Divine has little or no interest in serving as…
Letter to Editor: Best protection against highly contagious meningitis is to be immunized
To the Editor: As the parent of a soon-to-be college student, I can’t help feeling nervous during this brutal flu…
Glenna Bevin: We must fund programs to strengthen families, provide loving homes for children
The well-being of children in our state is of paramount importance to me. As I have said since my husband…
Brent Cooper: It’s time to reconsider gaming as part of the solution to Kentucky’s budget gaps
Last week the NKY Chamber of Commerce joined with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI), Louisville’s metro chamber of commerce, in support…
Eli Capilouto: We must serve through economic development, health-care solutions, more graduates
When I think about what’s at stake for Kentucky, in my mind’s eye, I see Jake Ingram. Jake graduated from…
John Schickel: Activity picking up in Frankfort, long hours spent trying to resolve issues with pension bill
This week was the busiest yet in Frankfort with a number of bills moving through committees and on to the…
NKY Chamber: Support voting for statewide constitutional offices in presidential election years
Our legislators in Frankfort are currently considering two bills this session (HB 23 and SB 4), that, if approved, would…
Bill Straub: The Napoleon of coal ( good, beautiful, clean) coal is just playing along and enjoying the joke
There are many good things that can be said about coal. For decades, even centuries, in the United States it…
Melisa Martin: ‘Pillbillies’– another stereotypical word about Appalachia that we can choose not to use
“A stereotype is a generalized statement or belief applied to everyone in a group, as though the entire group is…
Teresa Werner: Climate change is the elephant in the room; must be part of nation’s security strategy
The recent release of the unclassified summary version of America’s National Defense Strategy makes no mention of climate change. This…
Richard Nelson: No time for posturing or blame, but time for compassion in wake of unspeakable tragedy
Tuesday morning at Marshall County High School started out as a typical school day. Sophomores and juniors carrying books and…
Bill Straub: Count the ways Sen. Mitch McConnell can’t be trusted; another stopgap measure looms
The immediate, knee-jerk reaction many people have when asked if they have faith in someone on the opposite side of…