KIDS COUNT: Kentucky has highest rate of kids with a parent in jail, according to ‘Shared Sentence’ report
By Terry Brooks Kentucky Youth Advocates Policy debates about incarceration rarely focus on the impact on children. Yet, we know…
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Commentary: Investing in KY’s future means diabetes prevention too, but that didn’t happen
By Stewart Perry and Larry Smith Twelve one-hundredths of a percent. .024 percent. That’s how much Kentucky state officials did…
Bill Straub: Despite claims to the contrary, state proves again it doesn’t place value on education
LEXINGTON – Just as Robin Williams was finally forced to drop the façade and acknowledge that he really was posing…
Mark Haney: Farmers celebrate Earth Day everyday as stewards of environment, producers of our food
The process by which we grow our food is nothing short of amazing. We plant, grow and harvest each year…
Allison Russell: Kentucky can do better when it comes to helping grandparents as parents
Family members participating in the care and raising of children is a long-held tradition in our country. However, the reasons…
Dennis Keene: Update and details on the $21.5 billion biennial budget passed by the legislature
On Friday, we succeeded in passing a two-year, $21.5 billion biennial budget for the Commonwealth that restores funding for some…
Bill Straub: The media become the latest scapegoat as Sen. Paul tries to explain failed run for president
WASHINGTON – There once was a pretty good ballplayer named Steve Kemp, an all-star outfielder for the Detroit Tigers back…
John Rosenberg: Lawyer Eric Conn must answer to Feds; real tragedy is with his disabled clients
NOTE: Pikeville lawyer Eric C. Conn has been indicted on 18 counts for defrauding the government of $600 million in…
Marcus Carey: Spurned, with contempt — and we are angry about the “processes” that don’t work
I am very much a “process” guy. Our nation’s pride is that we are ruled by law, not by men….
Tom Block: The Republicans have a dilemma — and biggest problem is their voters may just stay home
After the victory by Senator Ted Cruz in Wisconsin and his weekend success in Colorado, it is becoming more apparent…
Brent Cooper: We need honest dialogue on issues and to stop falling for — or advancing — deception
Whether someone is lying about an issue, or if they are just misinformed, is always tough to judge. Regardless, when…
Commentary: For our good health, Kentucky’s immunization policies must keep up with innovation
By Dr. Kyle Keeney Special to NKyTribune Advances in medicine have made the world a much healthier place. From diagnostic…
Bill Straub: Rep. Massie’s reflexive Dr. No act is doing his Fourth District constituents a disservice
WASHINGTON – Aficionados of the James Bond film series undoubtedly recall the presence of one Dr. Julius No, the steel-clawed…
Brent Cooper: Including women’s basketball, amazing things are happening at Thomas More
There are some amazing things happening at Thomas More College (TMC) these days. In case you hadn’t heard, their ladies…
Dennis Keene: General Assembly once again deadlocked on budget . . .compromise is the key
We are in the final days of the legislative session and despite committee hearings, expert testimony, data and charts, The…
Carri Chandler: Honoring NKy’s outstanding women who lead by serving and inspiring others
A REMINDER: Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky event details The 2016 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky luncheon and awards ceremony…
Mike Denham: Differing views on education spending leave budget talks at an impasse
Since House and Senate leaders announced Thursday morning that budget talks had stalled, there have understandably been many questions from…
Billy Reed: Heart says pull for Villanova, but a Tar Heel title would serve the NCCA right
The devil in me sort of hopes that either North Carolina or Syracuse will win the 2016 NCAA championship Monday…
Marcus Carey: ‘Great American experiment’ means ‘the people’ can decide, even if they choose Trump
The year is 2016, 240 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And while that historic moment when…
Bill Straub: Is it possible Kentucky is closing in on the 21st Century when it comes to LGBT rights?
The Kentucky General Assembly is, praise heavens, screeching toward a halt and, as is often the case, it merits praise…
Lewis Donohue: Republican party has gotten just what it has asked for — and has McConnell to thank
“For they sow the wind and they shall reap the whirlwind.” — Hosea 8:7 As it becomes more and more…
Sal Santoro: Compromise state budget being hammered out this week, as session winds down
As we close in on the final week of the 2016 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly, the Legislature…