Mike Denham: With new budget proposal on the horizon, two economic indicators provide good news
As Kentucky House leaders were putting the final touches on a proposed two-year state budget last week, legislators received not…
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Mitch McConnell: CARA bill will help reverse trend of drug fatalities, prevent more people from turning to drugs
Across Kentucky, people are now routinely dying from the abuse of prescription pain pills and heroin. More than 1,000 Kentuckians…
Bill Samuels: Senate should follow House lead in approving local option vote for new projects
On behalf of the LIFT (Local Investments for Transformation) Kentucky Coalition, I applaud the House of Representatives, Speaker Stumbo, and…
Letter to the Editor: Three women legislators express outrage over Sen. Seum’s ‘callous’ remarks to rape victim
We have come to the regrettable conclusion as legislators in the Kentucky House of Representatives that shocking, offensive and, yes,…
Kyle Keeney: Our future economy depends on innovation; government should protect patents
As many Americans know, the presidential primary season is underway. Every day, we hear from the candidates as they lay…
Bill Straub: Bevin, General Assembly need to face facts and find a way to properly support education
WASHINGTON – The nation’s newest reality television star, Gov. Matt Bevin, appears to be following the example set by a…
Addia Wuchner: Insurers must cover tools to address Kentucky’s growing prescription drug problem
Most Kentuckians don’t have to look far to find someone who has been impacted by the prescription drug abuse and…
Sen. Schickel: An update as deadline passes for introduction of new bills in the State Senate
The Kentucky General Assembly crossed another mile marker last week by reaching the deadline for the introduction of new bills…
Commentary: Fast-advancing, onerous education standards act puts the cart before the horse
By Rep. Derrick Graham Special to NKyTribune I hate to be trite by starting with the expression “cart before the…
Mike Denham: Final weeks of legislative session mirror college basketball’s March Madness
As college basketball fans prepare for the postseason, it’s worth pointing out that the final few weeks of a legislative…
Eli Capilouto: Investment in higher education means a brighter tomorrow for all of Kentucky
In the wake of the First World War, former University of Kentucky President Frank L. McVey believed that the university…
Johnathan Gay: Kentucky impact on aerospace industry is significant and continues to grow
What if the popular TV game show Family Feud asked of contestants, “Around the world, what is Kentucky most famous…
Bill Straub: Fear of the future is what’s driving voters into Trump’s protective arms
WASHINGTON – Donald J. Trump hustled through the commonwealth earlier this week – hustled being a good word to describe…
Rep. Joni Jenkins: Personal religious convictions matter, but ‘there are many paths to righteousness’
Along with other elected officials, I have reflected much on the intersection of faith and politics. As a person of…
As pace picks up at the 2016 General Assembly, Sen. Schickel looks for input from constituents
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune With 60 percent of the 2016 General Assembly under our belts, the…
Dennis Keene: Update on what’s happening in the House, as work presses on alternative spending plan
As work on the House budget plan continued this week, the state’s chief judicial officer warned that the public’s access…
Mike Farrell: A rational discussion, please, about Supreme Court appointment (it’s a two-step process)
The country now has had an opportunity to mourn the death of Antonin Scalia, who served his country for nearly…
Bill Straub: With favorite son out of the race, it will be interesting to see who wins state GOP caucus
WASHINGTON – The Kentucky Republican presidential caucus – Copyright 2016, Sen. Rand Paul, All Rights Reserved – is around the…
Mike Denham: Assistance for veterans among measures approved by the House
Over the past 15 years, the General Assembly has re-dedicated itself to helping veterans and those men and women still…
Metro Louisville Elected Black Officials respond to refusals to confirm Supreme Court nominee
Never before have we witnessed a time when public officials who took an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution have…
Chair of the Child Fatality Review Panel supports opening abuse and neglect court proceedings
It is time to begin opening child abuse and neglect proceedings within the Commonwealth’s juvenile and family courts to public…
Addia Wuchner: Challenging budget work in legislature, a blueprint for governing in tough times
Last week our democracy mourned the loss of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a strong conservative jurist appointed by President…