Tim Abrams: Pension framework breaks the promise made to teachers — here’s how
Let’s remember how we got into this pension mess in the first place. Frankfort — not our current and retired…
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Commentary: Major education association leaders respond to latest state pension reform proposals
By Casey Allen, Bo Matthews, David Webster, Stephanie Winkler and Cherie Dimar Providing the best learning opportunities we can to…
Bill Straub: Mitch McConnell’s dilemma is simple pursue tax cuts and keep job — and worry later
Here comes Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root ‘n Branch’’ McConnell, riding into town in the lead wagon of the Snake…
Pat Fox: Big Bone Lick State Historic Site and Friends of Big Bone two of Don Clare’s passions
A man passes from this life to the next and in doing so often leaves an empty space, so it…
Kentucky Youth Advocates: Court ruling makes relative caregivers eligible for foster care payments
The Sixth Circuit Court Ruling: What Does It Say? Every kid needs a family and a safe place to call…
Letter to the Editor: President of KY Government Retirees says legislature failed state workers
I am deeply concerned about the pension reform framework recently made public. These proposals challenge the contract rights of members,…
Commentary: Bevin, Stivers, Hoover address ‘Keeping the Promise’ plan for public pension system
By Governor Matt Bevin, Senate President Robert Stivers, and House Speaker Jeff Hoover “Keeping the Promise,” our plan to save…
Letter to the Editor: Tom Haggard says ‘Lights on Afterschool’ event calls attention to funding needs
This Thursday, several hundred parents, students, educators, business leaders, policymakers and others will come together across our region to mark…
Dr. Shelley Shearer: Here are some suggestions for tooth-friendly alternatives for your Halloween fun
As we look forward to all those miniature super heroes ringing our doorbells October 31, it’s time to consider what…
Jeff Rubin: National Bullying Month should recognize more than just children — but adults as well
Have you ever been bullied as a child, or felt picked on simply because of your looks, body shape, race,…
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…
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…