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…
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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…
Lyn Hacker: A victory — finally — as enforceable bill against dog fighting awaits Bevin’s signature
A long and hard fought battle against dog fighting in Kentucky is ending in victory for some because HB 428,…
Mike Denham: DUI, economic development bills pass while attention focuses on budget negotiations
At the end of a legislative session, months of preparation and weeks of debate give way to a handful of…
Marcus Carey: Why Trump’s success? Because angry Americans are tired of being told to stand down
A lot of people have complained about the media’s refusal to report on the tactic of the left to shut…
Bill Straub: Hard to argue the fact that McConnell’s actions are harming the courts and the nation
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mitch McConnell, who is handling his duties as majority leader of the upper chamber with all the…
Jordan Huizenga: Urge legislators to modernize Ky’s land bank law, addressing blighted properties
With just a few days left in the 2016 Kentucky General Assembly, movement is focusing on the Commonwealth’s budget. And,…
Commentary: Pulmonary rehabilitation can improve health for patients with lung disease
By Dr. James McCormick Special to NKyTribune Kentucky is well known for basketball and horses. Unfortunately, it is also well…
Mike Denham: House budget proposal protects education from most severe cuts
In one sense, Kentucky’s budget doesn’t change much from year to year. A little more than half of every state…
Billy Reed: This old Blue Devil feels good about the present and future of high school basketball
“I don’t have plans and schemes And I don’t have hopes and dreams I don’t have anything If I don’t…
Commentary: During budget deliberations, don’t lose sight of UK’s continuing positive contributions
By Eli Capilouto Special to NKyTribune On Wednesday evening, the Kentucky House of Representatives approved its version of the state…
Bill Straub: Trump’s primary run fueled by ‘nostalgia voters,’ but will they be enough in November?
WASHINGTON – Donald J. Trump has roiled the Republican presidential nomination process like Godzilla bursting from the Pacific Ocean, exhaling…
Commentary: Legislation on medication substitution for biologics must include patient, physician
By Cheryl Portman Special to NKyTribune Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, painful disease that affects 1.6 million people across the…
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…
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…