Bill Straub: McConnell failed to spin his political magic, co-opt Tea Party wing of GOP in Senate
WASHINGTON – It’s now apparent that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has pulled what might be termed a Gregor Samsa,…
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Mike Denham: Despite some recent gains, increased spending on higher education needs to be a priority
A quarter-century ago, Kentucky had nowhere to go but up when it came to the education levels of adults 25…
Col Owens: The case for Hillary Clinton for President; why Democrats should unite with eyes on November
It is not a state secret that I support Hillary Clinton for President. There are many reasons why. I first…
Lewis Donohew: Ultimate irony, the armies that carried off Baalbeck treasures actually saved them
“Over there was the childhood home of Danny Thomas,” the driver told me as our car climbed through Lebanon’s Shouf…
Tom Block: GOP nomination in hand, question becomes how Trump finds path to White House
With Tuesday’s victory in the Indiana Republican Presidential Primary, Donald Trump appears to be the GOP nominee. What seemed like…
Bill Straub: With Trump’s selection assured, election will become a test of America’s maturity
WASHINGTON – Like Sisyphus, Donald J. Trump is considered something of a self-aggrandizing, loud-mouthed jerk who the gods — or…
Billy Reed: Famous racing colors not the only change for venerable but troubled Calumet Farm
One of the biggest disappointments in my sports writing career is that Calumet Farm never made a comeback. The winner…
Mike Denham: Governor’s veto pen a little more active than some would have preferred
Other than constitutional amendments, which go before the voters, every bill the General Assembly passes has to clear one final…
David Hawpe: Higher education should prepare students for a lifetime of living and learning
The Founders Day speech at Lindsey Wilson College: I want to talk about the special virtue of the small liberal…
Lyn Hacker: Birthday looming and taking inventory, my best life lesson was ‘Consider the Source’
With my birthday looming on the horizon, I’ve lately been looking back at my time here on my home planet,…
Bill Straub: Democrats barely offer a fight in 1st District as GOP dominates Congressional race
WASHINGTON – The First Congressional District in far western Kentucky, so far to the left on a road map that…
Brent Cooper: Support syringe access exchange — our collective health (and lives) are at stake
Before you make up your mind about the proposed syringe access exchange program (aka needle exchange), you need to first…
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…
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…