Brent Cooper: More treatment centers needed, like one Brighton Center proposes for Campbell County
I wasn’t surprised when I heard some folks had initial concerns about the Brighton Center Recovery Center for Women locating…
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Commentary: Coverage of Bevin’s real estate deal results in another case of unbalanced journalism
By Richard Nelson Special to NKyTribune The Executive Branch Ethics Commission (EBEC) recently cleared Gov. Bevin of any wrongdoing involving…
Ryan Quarles: Be on the lookout for preying credit card skimmers as you fill up your gas tank
Summer is a great time to make memories with family and friends. Whether you are spending your summer out on…
Bill Straub: Paul resolutely sticking to his political philosophy regardless of who might be hurt by it
There is something grotesquely admirable about Sen. Rand Paul’s dogged dedication to his twisted political philosophy – proclaiming it to…
Letter to Editor: JoAnn Schwarz says get KY on sound financial footing; write or call representative
Oh no! Say it ain’t so! Sorry to say it is! According to the Lane report, Moody’s has joined Standard…
Chris Nation: Congress should act to increase funding to expand Alzheimer’s research
New studies reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2017 in London are providing new clues on Alzheimer’s early detection,…
Fernando Figueroa: Free tuition Work Ready scholarships for study for high-demand jobs
According to labor data from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, there are 80,000 unfilled jobs in Kentucky. I’m sure this…
Mark Haney: Keeping Kentucky’s economy strong, the Farm Bill affects us all and not just farmers
The first permanent farm bill was passed in 1938 when farming was much different than it is today. But the…
Nancy Swikert: Patient-Provider relationship is key to addressing Kentucky’s opioid crisis
Opioid abuse is one of Kentucky’s most pressing and publicized health issues. In 2016, more than 1,400 Kentuckians died from…
Anna Baumann: Year-end state revenue shortfall shows need for corrective actions on tax reform
Kentucky ended the 2017 fiscal year with $138.5 million less in General Fund revenue than economists predicted would be collected….
Bill Straub: McConnell learns the hard way that depriving 22 million of health care not the best idea
Listen closely and you might hear the slightly edited and decidedly un-dulcet tones of the late Howard Cosell bellowing in…
Joseph Meyer: Right-size the Brent Spence Bridge project; here’s why current plan won’t work
The current version of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project is dead. It’s too expensive. President Trump and Transportation Secretary…
Sen. Mitch McConnell: Across the state, the message is clear: Make Washington work for Kentucky
After celebrating our nation’s Independence Day, I traveled around the Commonwealth to hear directly from Kentuckians. By engaging with families,…
Commentary: Eight members of legislature propose way forward on tax reform; burden not on poor
From: Rep. Jim Wayne, Rep. Tom Burch, Rep. Attica Scott, Rep. Kelly Flood, Rep. Reginald Meeks, Rep. George Brown Jr.,…
David Armstrong: Thomas More College to host compliance conference amid changing landscape
During the last two administrations, the U.S government began to oversee our nation’s universities with the same rigor it has…
Lyn Hacker: A reminder that ‘a little touch of camaraderie’ can make a big difference
I was reading on a friend’s Facebook page the other day about a situation she ran into at a big…
Bill Straub: Opining on greatest of journalism as it once was (or wasn’t), why it’s better than alternative
The late Jimmy Breslin, the greatest columnist in the history of the world (and my personal journalistic hero), was renowned…
Brent Cooper: Leadership Northern Kentucky is critical to our region’s long-term success
Whether you know it or not, Leadership Northern Kentucky (LNK) is a critical ingredient in the long-term success of our…
John Schickel: Sen. Jim Bunning was a force to be reckoned with, but also had a soft side
As your state senator, I attend many funerals of Northern Kentuckians. The recent funeral of former United States Senator and…
Andy Beshear: Kentucky must act after U.S. Supreme Court ruling in North Carolina sex offender case
Last month’s ruling by the United States Supreme Court in a North Carolina case creates a serious problem for Kentucky…
Commentary: Our experiences frame what we understand about ourselves and the world around us
By Eli Capilouto Special to NKyTribune Consider the story of a teacher I recently heard about: Young and enthusiastic, she…
Bill Straub: In the world of Donald Trump, reality is no longer relevant as truth takes a near daily beating
WASHINGTON – You know things are rapidly running out of control in this great country of ours when you can’t…