Mike Farrell: Open government won big victory in Kentucky, related to Health, Family Services
A three-member panel of the Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld a Franklin Circuit Court ruling on Friday that the state…
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Bill Straub: McConnell’s refusal to even consider judicial nominee an indefensible position
WASHINGTON – The time has come, sadly, for the voters of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to acknowledge that they have,…
Brad Woodhouse: Do your jobs, McConnell and Paul, fill Supreme Court vacancy, preserve Constitution
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Republican presidential hopefuls have wasted no time politicizing the death of U.S. Supreme Court…
Northern Kentucky elected officials owe it to constituents to make a decision on needle exchange
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor It is time for Northern Kentucky to make a decision on a regional needle…
Dr. Theodore Miller: Commit to Quit — smoking has consequences yet KY ranks #1 in adults who smoke
Kentuckians are proud when their basketball teams reach the top of national polls. But leading the country in other rankings…
Mike Denham: Infrastructure, economic development measures highlight legislative week’s actions
The General Assembly debates dozens of bills each legislative session, but most fall under several broad categories: education, health and…
Bill Straub: Kentucky legislators, governor repeating tired, predictable efforts to limit women’s rights
WASHINGTON – For the record, I’ve never had an abortion. If history is any indication it’s unlikely I will have…
Letter to the Editor: Please join us in supporting tax check-off for Kentucky’s Local History Trust Fund
People the world over know of Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln and Jennifer Lawrence’s connection to Kentucky. But what they might…
Billy Reed: Pitino’s denial believable, but questions remain about who paid for the U of L dorm parties
By now surely everyone knows about the lurid sex scandal involving the University of Louisville basketball team. The gist of…
Dennis Keene: A legislative update on issues being considered in state House; examining the budget
Keeping our communities safe and increasing cooperation among law enforcement agencies was a key focus for us this week in…
Sen. Schickel offers legislative update, hosts Northern Kentucky leaders in Frankfort
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune Recently, many Northern Kentuckians took the time to visit me in Frankfort….
Letter to Editor: Pleased about Bevin’s recognition of threat to state employees’ pension plans, time for fix
As a Kentucky Retirement Systems stakeholder, I am gratified by Gov. Matt Bevin’s recognition of the existential threat to the…
Brent Cooper: ‘Norse up!’ and have some fun with a new NKU tradition — the 10-foot gjallarhorn
Most college athletics programs have a tradition that students and fans can rally around during sporting events. Think Ohio State’s…
Bill Straub: Brokered convention appears to be the likeliest outcome for the GOP Presidential race
WASHINGTON – By now you’re sick to death — and who wouldn’t be — of hearing about the results of…
Tom Block: With Paul out of the Republican Presidential race, where will the libertarians go?
With Rand Paul leaving the Presidential field, and the first votes have been cast in the very competitive Republican race,…
Commentary: Despite proposed cuts in education, there’s still a long way to go in budget process
By Stephen L. Pruitt Special to NKyTribune It was a big week in Frankfort as the governor released his proposed…
John Schickel: Legislature tackles budget, prevailing wage on school construction projects, other issues
It was an honor to meet Boone County native, Brigadier General Stephen R. Hogan, the newly appointed Adjutant General for…
Billy Reed: High school basketball in Kentucky is about culture, education, politics, not just sports
If I were to approach a university president about teaching a course on the History of High School Basketball in…
Lyn Hacker: New Year’s Resolutions are great … as long as you don’t bite off more than you can chew
Well, we’re coming up on the end of January and it’s time to take a look at how well we’re…
Marcus Carey: The Trump Phenomenon of ‘hope and change’ and why it will likely make him President
There are few of us who have successfully avoided exposure to the Republican presidential nomination contest. In my case I…
Bill Straub: McConnell may have won the politics, but not when it came to blocking Obama’s agenda
WASHINGTON – The second session of the 114th Congress just underway presents the American public with a final look –…
Lewis Donohew: Far right media separate the public from more legitimate sources of information
It was one of those conversations you hear between people who rely on Fox commentators or Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck,…