John Schickel: Week between Christmas and New Year’s a time to relax before session begins
I love the time between Christmas and New Year’s Day. The hustle and bustle of Christmas is over and I…
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Bill Straub: Voters in Eastern Kentucky took a gamble on Trump — and may end up paying a steep price
WASHINGTON – It’s beginning to appear that many of the folks residing within the always-stunning hills and hollows of Eastern…
Letter to the Editor: Jim Host welcomes ‘great things’ on horizon in 2017 as new majority takes legislature
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: As we know, Kentuckians as a culture largely avoid change. On November 8, 2016, Kentuckians went…
Mike Denham: Thanks for all your support as legislative career ends — ‘not one time was I denied’
To the People of Bracken, Fleming, Mason and Robertson Counties: Thank you so much for the honor and privilege to…
Butch Callery: Villa Hills ‘State of City,’ good financial decisions, fixing the street problem, safety and jobs
It’s hard to believe that 2016 has passed so quickly. As we close out the year, I wanted to let…
Gov. Matt Bevin: Reflecting on accomplishments of first year and wishing all a blessed Christmas
As the days get shorter and colder in this season between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I find myself reflecting on how…
Bill Straub: Kentucky native Pruitt in position to carry out Trump’s environmental dirty work
WASHINGTON – Kentucky has quite admirably endeavored over the past 30 years or so to transform its once moribund system…
Mike Denham: Counting our blessing on the approach of Christmas 2016
During the holidays, most of us probably don’t give much thought to the origin of the traditions common during this…
Sal Santoro: Kentucky’s future is in capable hands that reflect our values
As the Christmas holiday draws near, I often take this time to reflect on the months that have passed and…
Jeff Rubin: Fight holiday stress, depression — count your blessings and remember it’s not about the spending
According to the experts, the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be one of the most stressful times of the…
Stephen Pruitt: As education commissioner, looking back on significant year, ahead to the work still to do
As I think back on the past year, there have been many significant events that have taken place for me….
John Schickel: Celebrating Christmas with the GOP, honoring Dick Roeding and proud of legislative leadership
Recently we had our Boone County GOP Christmas party. It was a great success thanks to a lot of hard…
Bill Straub: McConnell again placed party above country following election interference by Russia
WASHINGTON – It was some time in early 1987, as I recollect through the haze of almost 30 years, and…
Amy Matracia: Smoke-free policies protect all workers; NKY should follow Cincinnati’s lead
Ten years ago this month, Ohio’s smoke-free workplace law went into effect. The law prohibits smoking in all places of…
Mike Denham: Kids Count report shows state has made substantial progress in several key categories
For more than a quarter-century now, Kentucky Youth Advocates has taken an in-depth look at the well-being of the commonwealth’s…
Richard Nelson: Good journalism recognizes there are some things it isn’t the public’s right to know
In the time of the year when elections come to an end and average citizens suddenly grow tired of the…
Michael Duffy: Remember your first job? Real best thing is your young son’s pride in his first paycheck
Do you remember your first job? Not the one cutting lawns babysitting or delivering newspapers. I mean the first job…
Commentary: Plan to cut taxes at top, increase revenue both misguided and dangerous
By Anna Baumann Special to NKyTribune The details of the Governor Bevin’s closed-door study on tax reform are unknown, but…
Commentary: Parents, fans need to be held accountable when they step out of line
By DeAngelo Wiser Special to NKyTribune A game is stopped so officials can have a fan ejected. A parent punches…
Bill Straub: Bevin’s political future could be behind his late-blooming support of Trump
WASHINGTON – Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin sometimes comes across like Frank Burns in the old, long-running M*A*S*H* television show. He…
Commentary: Kentucky physicians launch campaign to encourage patients to ‘Know Your Meds’
By Nancy Swikert, M.D. Special to NKyTribune Tremendous advancements in science and medicine have revolutionized the treatment of conditions…
Mike Denham: Despite passage of time, significance of Pearl Harbor needs to be remembered
This week, one of the most famous dates in our country’s history hits a major milestone. On Wednesday, we will…