Bill Straub: Sending out condolences to Hal Rogers, holder of the worst job in Washington
WASHINGTON – It’s long past time to extend condolences to U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, who holds perhaps the worst job…
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Phyllis Sparks: Site Based Decision-Making Councils are wrong for Kentucky schools
“…there are limits on a board’s authority and we are not permitted to usurp the authority of site based councils.”…
Rep. Mike Denham: Bills tackling dating violence, drugs, voting rights, more making progress
FRANKFORT – With an eye on the dwindling days left in this year’s legislative session, the Kentucky House moved virtually…
Helen Carroll: Time for vacation — or at least time to plan one; and my friends are thinking that way too
“I want the exact opposite of my normally hectic work schedule . . .” When I was little girl and…
Tom Block: ‘Herding cats’ role falls to Sen. McConnell as Congress deals with Obama budget
Former Mississippi Senator Trent Lott, describing his job as leader of the Senate Republicans labeled the task as “herding cats”…
Jon Larson: Too angry to keep silent over injustice to veteran James Kidd — and to all citizens
I am so angry that I cannot be silent. On February 8, 2014, the “Courier-Journal” reported that in 2011, Lee…
Mike Farrell: Fabrication is an unforgivable sin in journalism, which must stand for both trust and truth
Public life has more than its fair share of people who exaggerate, “misremember,” deny and distort the truth. Some of…
Commentary: Telecommunications reform is vital to job creation now and in the future
By Robert L. Quick Special to NKyTribune On behalf of our more than 1,700 members, Commerce Lexington Inc. recognizes…
Commentary: Prescription drug abuse can be stopped by family, legislators, manufacturers
By Steve Pasierb Special to NKyTribune We get the calls every day. Parents, siblings, grandparents and friends are reaching out…
Jeff Rubin: Older adults are a vital asset in Kentucky; how can we create ‘age friendly’ communities?
The impact of aging is being felt by more and more communities across Kentucky, as it is across the nation….
Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul: Right to Work is really about worker freedom
Union membership may be in decline across America, but here in the Bluegrass State unions still have the power to…
Bill Straub: Congress’ back-and-forth once again clouding crucial debate on immigration
WASHINGTON – For years now Congress has been operating in a manner that closely resembles the old joke first voiced…
Lewis Donohew: Fox News’ views on the Brian Williams saga are hypocritical at best
Brian Williams’ story that he had been on a helicopter forced down by hostile fire in Iraq (for which he…
No More Bullying: Bullies develop their behaviors at home, school, in community
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on KyForward. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune What makes a…
Steve Frank: The heroin epidemic costs lives, robs us of a brighter future and needs your attention
The heroin and associated crime in Covington, Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati, and indeed the whole Commonwealth has become completely intolerable….
Bill Straub: Paul’s arguments wrong on both the science and the law in vaccination controversy
WASHINGTON – In his relatively short time on the public stage, during which he has expended a great deal of…
Jason Huther: Reflecting on the value of Catholic schools, celebrating faith-filled, rigorous education
At Newport Central Catholic High School, as with Catholic schools across the U.S., we believe it is so important to…
Commentary: You can help state’s hungry and farmers during Farms to Food Banks Month
By James Comer Special to NKyTribune When you donate a part of your state tax refund to the Farms to…
Rick Robinson: An exceptional game to end the worst year in professional sports history
Having jumped the shark the year Up With People sang in Pontiac, Michigan, the Super Bowl ceased to be relevant…
No More Bullying: Conversation about prevention, intervention begins at home
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on KyForward. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune …
As Johnny ‘TV’ Peluso is laid to rest, his good friend shares personal memories of the ‘Newport icon’
By Tim Nolan Special to NKyTribune Johnny TV Peluso, Newport icon, larger than life, public servant, animal lover, helper of…
Carrie Cox: One military wife’s empathy with another on anniversary of Chris Kyle’s death
Today marks the second anniversary of the death of Chris Kyle. I still can’t watch his wife, Taya, talk about…