Tom Block: In light of current debate, unique perspective helps tell history of other statues
With the growing debate over the removal of Jefferson Davis from Kentucky Capitol’s rotunda, and the possibility of finding a…
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Bill Straub: Despite plaintive cries of victims’ families, all’s quiet on the gun control front
Remember the great Ebola scare of 2014? Thousands of normally sane people were terrified by the prospect of the dreaded…
Lewis Donohew: Let’s try and fix tax, benefit systems before resorting to major overhaul
Is it time for a major overhaul of our tax and benefit systems in this country? We have not had…
Commentary: Committee should recommend meningitis vaccine for all college freshmen
By Neal Raisman Special to NKyTribune On college and university campuses across the country, this is one of the most…
Tom Block: Remembering a colleague in finance, famed JP Morgan dealmaker Jimmy Lee
I was saddened on Wednesday when I learned that my former colleague at JP Morgan Chase, Jimmy Lee, died of…
Bill Straub: Kentucky GOP delegation, often at odds, singing same tune on environment
Kentucky Republicans aren’t exactly kissing cousins these days. The U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, of Louisville, and the man…
Remembering distinguished editor John Carroll who died Sunday of rare neurological disorder at age 73
John S. Carroll, a widely admired newspaper editor who restored the reputation and credibility of The Los Angeles Times in…
Bill Straub: It seems McConnell just can’t withstand the urge to poke Obama with a stick
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who hasn’t had an easy time of it lately – reference his fellow Kentuckian, Sen….
Rep. Mike Denham: Kentucky is full of ‘irreplaceable’ National Historic Landmarks
Eighty years ago, historical preservation took a major step forward when the federal government began compiling a list of those…
Commentary: Debate commission would enable voters to make informed choice
By Jeff Hoover Special to NKyTribune Recently, my longtime friend and college classmate, John David Dyche, authored a column calling…
Silas House: Remembering Jean Ritchie, an American treasure, Appalachian hero
Jean Ritchie, a beloved Appalachian and “The Mother of Folk,” passed away on June 1. She was a dear friend…
Commentary: Preserving historic places enhances communities, strengthens economy
By Craig A. Potts Special to NKyTribune It’s time to catch our breath after a busy month of heritage-based events…
Bill Straub: Paul represents new breed that seems to take cues from Sherman’s March
Well, it’s a good thing U.S. Sen. Rand Paul didn’t move to the District of Columbia with the intention of…
Rep. Mike Denham: Remembering D-Day, we recognize those who fought and died
As our nation readies this summer to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, it is…
Commentary: Having a 529 plan can help families ensure a brighter future for children
Graduation season reminds us of just how quickly children grow up and head off to college. Fortunately, parents can start…
Johnathan Gay: New life, fresh beginnings, renewed optimism in Eastern Kentucky
Springtime is a season for green-shoots: new life, fresh beginnings, renewed optimism. This spring, the same might be said for…
Losing, forgetting your identity; what good can an Alzheimer’s license plate do?
By Bari Lewis Special to NKyTribune Dozens of specialty license plates are available in Kentucky, and many of them raise…
Chris Burns: Businesses must work closer with educators to solve STEM workforce shortages
Since the dawn of the digital age, employers have been concerned about the lack of skills young workers have coming…
Bill Straub: McConnell finding out the hard way that Paul will put political interest first
WASHINGTON – Apparently Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is unfamiliar with the old story about the frog and the scorpion,…
Rep. Mike Denham: Gains show state is headed in right direction, still has challenges
After weathering several tough budget cycles, the state is on track to end the current fiscal year next month with…
New Gallup poll shows 31 percent of Americans say they are ‘generally liberal’ on social issues
Thirty-one percent of Americans describe their views on social issues as generally liberal, matching the percentage who identify as social…
Bill Straub: Ever-growing GOP presidential field doesn’t seem to have impact on Paul
WASHINGTON – Characterizing the 2016 Republican presidential primary as an ungainly mess, albeit at this early stage, is probably being…