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…
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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…
Bill Straub: Although lagging in polls, there are reasons why the GOP wants Paul to stay in race
WASHINGTON – It’s reached a point where Sen. Rand Paul’s obscure presidential campaign is relying on the kindness of strangers….
Mitch McConnell: Senate accomplishments that meant significant wins for Kentuckians
Last year, voters chose to end the dysfunction in Washington. They elected a Republican Senate to advance a common-sense agenda,…
Constance Alexander: Christmas card display brought promise of rare family peace
At this time of year, I remember the way the house I grew up in was decorated for Christmas, but…
Mike Denham: No matter how you count them, the numbers say it was a good year for Kentucky
Around this time of year, we often find ourselves counting, whether it is the number of days left in the…
Commentary: Teachers rarely get to taste ‘the pudding,’ ultimate dish showing your work matters
By Ashley Lamb-Sinclair Special to NKyTribune In 2011, I had the privilege of traveling to Thailand and Vietnam on a…
Billy Reed: Baseball is a hypocrite and a bully, still kicking Charley Hustle, relegating him to martyrdom
So now it looks as if Peter Edward Rose finally has tapped out. The commissioner of baseball recently announced that…
Tom Block: With control of the White House vital to GOP interests, solid favorite has yet to emerge
With the last major political event of 2015, the Las Vegas Republican debate behind us, it is a good time…
Bill Straub: Shameless McConnell claiming credit for putting Congress back to work a strange notion
WASHINGTON – A lot has been written over the years, both good and bad, about Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell….
Marcus Carey: What I learned from Tarzan movies and what it means to war-drumming politics
As a boy I watched those old Tarzan movies in which jungle drums thumping away in the distance always foretold…
Mitch McConnell: As promised, Senate has passed first Obamacare repeal bill, to fix a broken law
When I became the Senate Majority Leader one year ago, I pledged to Kentuckians and to the American people that…
Col Owens: Democrats need new strategies for reaching out to young people, entrepreneurs
I have been thinking a lot about the recent election, and the future of the Democratic Party. Here are some…