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…
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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,…
Bill Straub: You can look it up or take a stand, but words do speak for themselves. Figure it out.
You may have heard, it’s been in all the papers, that the president of these United States, one Donald J….
Terry Brooks: Lessons from Governor — services for children define our future, seize opportunities
The real takeaway from the address from Governor Matt Bevin is a question: What kind of commonwealth do we want…
Brigitte Blom Ramsey: Kentucky has made progress but can do better; we need to become national leader
The early work of the Prichard Committee was marked by a shared sentiment: “We were mad as hell and we…
Dr. Molly Rutherford: New patient-centered model, Direct Primary Care, is spreading across the state
A new patient-centered model of primary care, Direct Primary Care, is spreading across Kentucky. In his NKyTribune commentary on January…
Charlie Gardner: Corporal punishment should be abolished in Kentucky schools; tell your legislators
Kentucky is one of nineteen states that still allow corporal punishment. Corporal punishment is an archaic method that has plagued…
John Schickel: First week in the Senate was a busy one, despite losing one day to extreme weather
The threat of extreme winter weather conditions caused us to call off session in Frankfort on Friday, but not before…
Commentary: Patients shouldn’t have to pay for Anthem’s poor business decisions
By Patrick T. Padgett Executive Vice President, Kentucky Medical Association Even though physicians, hospitals, nurses and other medical providers…
David Beck: Protecting, enhancing our transportation infrastructure requires our collective efforts
Roads get people to work, students to school, crops and livestock to market, and operational inputs to the farm. Without…
Bill Straub: ‘St. Matt the Divine’s’ jokes about Trump and global warming no laughing matter
WASHINGTON – St. Matt the Divine dropped his parson’s collar a few days back to engage in the one thing…
Letter to Editor: Larry Totten of KY Public Retirees says bold action needed for pension, revenues
While the discussion in Frankfort lately is about pension reform, many believe the far more serious problem is the unfunded…
Commentary: Building Kentucky’s future starts with strong infrastructure; highway accessibility matters
By Juva Barber Special to NKyTribune In the last two years, four companies have announced investments in Kentucky of more…
Addia Wuchner: State Rep. provides explanation of events and decisions regarding Jeff Hoover
Dear Boone County Friends, With respect for the trust you place in me as your representative in Frankfort, I have…
Mitch McConnell: A year of extraordinary progress has Senate poised for productive 2018 session
In November 2016, the American people sent President Trump to the White House and Republican majorities back to Congress. We…