Bill Straub: McConnell, Paul stubbornly ignore facts while pushing ahead efforts to dismantle Obamacare
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Rand Paul often seem to possess a sense of humor that…
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Mike Denham: State revenues are on the increase, but so are Kentucky’s financial obligations
Like the first day back to school, the first week of any new legislative session brings mixed emotions – anticipation…
John Schickel: Don’t waste taxpayer money; let voters decide on ethics of legislators at election time
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune By the time you read this column, we will be in Frankfort…
Tom Block: GOP presidential race remains muddled; Democrats have clear favorite in Clinton
With the Iowa caucuses less than a month away I thought I’d review where I see the Presidential election and…
Vic Altherr: Boone County administration has ‘tin ear’ on ‘incredulous’ code enforcement board ordinance
My wife and I attended the Boone Co. Code Enforcement Board Ordinance non-vote at last Tuesday’s Fiscal Court meeting. Anyone…
Commentary: Education advocates and others must learn how to get, stay in touch with their legislators
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune It was a moment that was, for me, at first surprising, but upon further…
Phyllis Sparks: Scholarship tax credits will help the Commonwealth compete on a national level
As a small business owner and a proud Kentuckian, I want to see our great state not only succeed, but…
Billy Reed: The rest of the story is mostly overlooked when ‘experts’ discuss Rupp and racism
I’ve been dreading the arrival of 2016 because it’s the 50th anniversary of Texas Western’s historic 72-65 victory over Kentucky…
Bill Straub: Disregarding the facts, Republicans still unwilling to address gun violence seriously
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday of this week, President Obama signed a modest set of executive orders designed to reduce gun…
Commentary: Report confirms that good jobs are available again for college graduates
By Bob King Special to NKyTribune Since the Great Recession, the national press has communicated the notion that a college…
Brent Cooper: Too many babies are dying — here’s what each of us can do to change that
I’m sitting in a presentation by one of my Leadership Cincinnati classmates at the UC Alumni Center, and I can’t…
Mike Denham: As legislature convenes, primary focus is state budget; here’s how citizens can connect
This week, as it has regularly done since Kentucky became the nation’s 15th state in 1792, the General Assembly returns…
Letter to the Editor: Legislature should act to stem erosion of public employee and teacher pensions
As members of the General Assembly return to Frankfort for the 2016 Regular Session, they will find themselves facing a…
Constance Alexander: Columnist Manes focuses on ‘salt’ — down to earth average rural folks
Just like the memorable Walt Whitman poem, Jeff Manes hears America singing, but instead of poetry he hears the stories…
Lewis Donohew: It seems as if religion may promote both the development of civilization and conflict
Why do so many people seem to assume it is their duty to enforce what they interpret as the shalts…
James Ramsey: Positioning the University of Louisville for ‘uncertain future,’ bumpy roads
As we close 2015, the University of Louisville is on solid financial, academic, and governance ground, even as we encounter…
Bill Straub: Kentucky’s Gov. Bevin appears to be aiming to make lives of state’s poor more problematic
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin moved into his plush first floor office in the state capitol a bit less than a…
Billy Reed: Special New Year’s wishes for some — and peace, happiness for the rest of you
This is the time of year when lazy columnists get one out of the way by making New Year’s wishes…
John Schickel: Bevin election a victory for people of Kentucky, showing cynicism didn’t prevail
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune The election of our new governor was a victory for the people…
Rep. Jim Gooch: Why I decided to switch parties and run as Republican for Dist. 12 House seat
Today I sent an e-mail to House Speaker Greg Stumbo and House Minority Leader Jeff Hoover informing them that I…
Russ Brown: Win or lose, Pitino damaging his reputation with his ongoing acts of irresponsibility
LOUISVILLE — In the aftermath of Louisville’s 75-73 loss to Kentucky, UofL coach Rick Pitino is taking heat again. And…
Vic Altherr: Christmas is a time to reflect on soldiers far away and issues here at home
Every Christmas my mind goes to our servicemen and servicewomen. I was Army infantry, and the long nights on patrol…