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…
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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…
Dave Adkisson: Immigration reform is needed to fuel Kentucky’s economy; we need Dreamers in jobs here
January is often accompanied by a sense of optimism and hope for the year ahead. But for Dreamers (children born…
Michelle Kuiper: I’m a survivor and a statistic, so I can speak to the need to pass Marsy’s Law
“When I look at Lady Justice, I want to see the justice scales balanced and equal. Marsy’s Law passing in…
Sandra Wilson: Kentucky film incentives are a success story and a great recipe for success
The Kentucky film industry is a success story in the making. Since the General Assembly adopted a new incentive structure…
Commentary: Governor’s budget presented, so now House can get to work on formulating its own plan
On Tuesday, to mark the official kick-off of crafting Kentucky’s two year budget, Governor Matt Bevin presented his budget proposal…
Legal Aid Directors: Civil legal aid programs help struggling Kyians get justice; Governor’s cuts wrong
We are deeply disappointed the Governor is proposing to eliminate the Access to Justice civil legal aid funding in his…
Richard Nelson: New approach to healthy Kentucky – to help people take ownership of their own lives
Kentucky became the first state in the nation to receive a federal waiver to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to work,…