Jeff Rubin: The real meaning of Labor Day — it’s more than just about the work
Now that the final sale days of summer are behind us, this would be a good time to consider the…
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Bill Straub: Massie’s vote against hurricane relief for Texas shows unsettling lack of compassion
WASHINGTON – It appears our Wonder Boy, Rep. Thomas Massie, is making up for lost time, to the nation’s detriment….
Stephen Pruitt: Meeting both the mental and emotional needs of our most vulnerable children
By Stephen Pruitt Special to NKyTribune The numbers are sobering. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide was…
Don Owen: Lesson learned from Highlands football history; patience is virtue, supercedes overreaction
At most high schools, a 51-point loss on the football field will result in the typical groans and bellyaching from…
Gary Moore: input sought on Boone County Transportation Plan, still time to weigh in
There’s Still Time to Submit Your Input for the Transportation Plan Our Boone County Transportation Plan has had over 900…
John Schickel: Gov. Bevin signing of Senate Bill 42 at St. Elizabeth a big day for the Commonwealth
August 23 was a big day for Boone County, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and all the hospital patients and health…
Bill Straub: In the debate about Confederate statues, the real issue is who deserves to be honored
WASHINGTON – Remove if you must the hoary statues found in our public squares dedicated to those who perpetuated treason…
Mitch McConnell: Delivering tax reform won’t be an easy process, but it will move Kentucky forward
Speaking with a group in Louisville, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discussed the single most important action we can take…
Constance Alexander: Film inspired by Kentucky writer Wendell Berry commands us to “Look & See”
“Is there a way to go back?” was the first question posed by a member of the audience after a…
Feoshia Davis: Tradition permeates Frankfort, but it’s time for Jefferson Davis’ statue to go to a museum
Tradition permeates Frankfort. My political reporting career started in 2000 at The Kentucky Gazette in Frankfort after I graduated from…
Billy Reed: Breckinridge is one of only three Kyians to serve as U.S. vice president, but remove statue
Since becoming a state in 1792, Kentucky has produced three men who have served as Vice-President of the United States….
Nirumpama Kulkarni: Reforming broken immigration system is one way to increase Kentucky’s labor pool
What do Toyota Kentucky, distilleries across the Commonwealth, and Churchill Downs (not to mention the entire horse racing industry) have…
Bill Straub: Trump’s disposition should unsettle one and all so the question is — should he be replaced?
WASHINGTON – The immortal Hank Hill would often in frustration intone, “That boy ain’t right,’’ in reference to the antics…
John Schickel: Private schools help take pressure off of already-overcrowded public school system
I attended the opening of the new St. Timothy School in Union recently, where Bishop Roger Foys was in attendance…
Garry Tolbert: HIV threat in NKY is real, but we can better understand it through testing
Here are a few facts that we know: Northern Kentucky has the third highest number of individuals infected with HIV…
George Zamary: Children headed to college are legal adults; estate planning provides additional security
It is that time of year when kids are leaving for college. I remember the excitement of being able to…
Jeff Rubin: Believe this — your key to better health and quality of life may be right under your nose
Say the words “oral hygiene” to someone and the first thought that comes to mind might be “brushing and flossing.”…
Fernando Figueroa: As classes start, there’s hustle and bustle — and hopes for every Gateway student
Classes began Monday for Gateway students, and we welcomed a record number of high school students participating in dual credit…
In the excitement of the eclipse, don’t forget health precautions; here are some tips for safer viewing
By Dr. Julie Metzger Aubuchon and Dr. Lynne M. Saddler Science and history are going to intersect in many parts…
Bill Straub: Fear of change culminated in events in Charlottesville — where is the accountability?
WASHINGTON – So, how did we get here? It’s now apparent that the United States of America, the most powerful…
Mark Wohlander: Supreme Court finally says it’s not above the law on open records, but whistleblowing?
One could only hope Chief Justice John D. Minton was sincere when he said “transparency and accountability are bedrock principles…
Letter to the Editor: Paul Schwartz says Kentucky should avoid a consumption-based tax system
Does Kentucky Need a Consumption Based Tax System? I hear that Governor Bevin is considering a proposal to a move…