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…
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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…
Ryan Quarles: Kentucky’s fabulous State Fair is coming up; come share the great tradition, Aug. 17-27
The Kentucky State Fair is one of the highlights of the agricultural year in Kentucky. As a farm kid from…
Dennis Keene: Raising taxes to fund pensions is not a good option; alternatives must be considered
A proposed special session on tax and pension reform would result in an increase in taxes for most Kentuckians and…
John Schickel: His pickles are Best of Class winners — and other important events of the past week
Last week was a great week for the Boone County Fair. Great weather contributed to the large crowds. For the…
Brent Cooper: Local county officials showed leadership in hotel tax to expand convention center
President Ronald Reagan once said this about leadership: ” A leader, once convinced a particular course of action is the…
Bill Straub: Never popular with Democrats, McConnell now facing critics from the right as well
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root ‘n Branch’’ McConnell, who has contributed more to the noxious political divide that…
Patty Swiney: Immunizations remain important part of back-to-school routine; talk to your doctor
One of the toughest things a parent will do is send their child to college. I have done it twice…
Kentucky Today: Gov. Bevin vindicated on house purchase but how to undo ‘media bombardment’
Gov. Matt Bevin has been vindicated in the purchase of a home for his family, but not before he was…
Richard Nelson: Tweeting is no way to communicate policy; have honest discussion about gender issues
President Trump’s tweet barring transgendered persons from serving in the military caught everyone off guard, including policy makers who are…
Bill Straub: It’s well past time for McConnell, GOP to stand up to an increasingly erratic Trump
There comes a moment in the old Marx Brothers movie A Day at the Races where a man confronts Groucho,…
Chris McDaniel: Magic won’t solve the state’s thorniest problem — pension debt is a tsunami
I heard an interesting interview recently. Terry Meiners interviewed Former Governor Steve Beshear regarding his recent book release. Probably the…
Sen. John Schickel: Boone County 4H and Utopia Fair a can’t miss event with rich agricultural history
If you are new to the area, one event you will not want to miss is our Boone County 4-H…