Opinion: ‘Keeping the Promise’ plan to save pension system, difficult but necessary fix
By: Gov. Matt Bevin, Senate President Robert Stivers, and Speaker of the House Jeff Hoover “Keeping the Promise,” our plan…
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Bill Straub: Disaster debate another example of how Kentucky lawmakers in D.C. have lost their way
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root ‘n Branch’’ McConnell took some time off last week to – quite appropriately…
Letter to the Editor: Tom Elfers challenges elected officials to consider key questions
Last November in Kenton County, 30,000 people voted against Donald Trump – and countless others, unfortunately, stayed home. But as…
Sen. John Schickel: Remembering life and service of Dick Roeding, a great mentor, great family man
I have been blessed to have some great mentors during my public service career. I lost one of them recently…
Keith Taylor: Pitino’s fall from grace at Louisville shouldn’t be celebrated — some food for thought
I feel for Rick Pitino. I really do. Never mind he’s now the former coach at Louisville, Kentucky’s main rival…
Constance Alexander: A scary time when mom had cancer — but the disease is just getting scarier
When I was in fifth grade, my mother had cancer. The three older children in the family were already out…
Sr. Victoria Eisenman: What’s in a name? She chose a joyful one; the good she does will lend beauty to it
My baptismal name was Audrey Jean. Somehow I hated the name Audrey and asked my mom how I happened to…
Mitch McConnell: Kentuckians’ generosity eases burden of those in hurricane disaster areas
Several powerful hurricanes have recently devastated the southeastern United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Already, Congress has…
Dennis Keene: Governor, Republican leaders should move slowly and cautiously with pension reform
It is becoming more and more apparent that a special session will be called by Governor Matt Bevin later this…
Bill Straub: With Senate unable to get anything done, McConnell is facing opposition from all sides
It’s becoming obvious that Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root ‘n Branch’’ McConnell needs to embrace the advice of the late…
NKY Mayors: A call to legislature to #freeCERS — state’s pension crisis threatens employees’ future
We all hope to retire some day with enough income to maintain a modest lifestyle. Maybe you have private investments,…
AG Beshear: We Must Not Be Silent About Domestic Violence, KY rate higher than national average
The rate of domestic related violence in Kentucky is higher than the national average. According to a Centers for Disease…
Open letter from NKy Chamber: As we move together as a region, we urge you to join in, speak up, connect
An open letter to the citizens of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati: It is with great pleasure that we write…
Thomas Noland: No good solutions to the Kentucky pension crisis, leaving Gov. Bevin with a mess
As the legislature approaches a special session to solve the pension crisis, the first thing to agree on is that…
Gov. Matt Bevin: Seeking solutions to the bottleneck at Brent Spence Bridge is crucial to KY commerce
Drivers describe traffic conditions on the Brent Spence Bridge that spans the Ohio River between Covington and Cincinnati as a…
Commentary: Indigenous People’s Day, rethinking Columbus Day; providing some historic perspective
By Angela Garnett-Garner and William St. Pierre Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission Stanford has become the first city in…
Jeff Rubin: Key to creating jobs, retaining businesses? A stronger connection to the arts
How to create jobs, retain business, and attract new industry are major concerns to many communities, large and small, across…
Bill Straub: In wake of deadly Las Vegas shooting, expect Congress to do absolutely nothing
WASHINGTON – It was Ethel Lina White in her novel The Wheel Spins who first maintained that “Lost causes are…
Is there a schmuck in your office? Why empathy is key when dealing with difficult people at work
By Dr. Michelle Joy and Dr. Jody Foster Special to NKyTribune A boss can make the workplace miserable. Given how…
David Webster: October is Energy Awareness Month and reduced usage helps bottom line of KY schools
By David Webster Special to the NKytribune As we kick off what has traditionally been Energy Awareness Month, it is…
Brent Cooper: ‘State of Northern Kentucky’ recurring theme was ‘collaboration’ and ‘good governance’
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the three Judges-Executive from Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties for the annual…
Stephen Byars: Why everyone should care that Kentucky’s public pensions are a disaster
I understand a discussion about pensions is about as welcome as Lyme disease. But, while much has been written about…