Damon Thayer: Reporting on the conclusion of Week 13 of ’22 General Assembly, final passage of budget
The session has now entered the veto recess period with the conclusion of week 13 of the 2022 Kentucky General…
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Charlene Buckles: HR 123 a positive first step toward removing barriers, biases for AAPI, BIPOC people
One year ago, the Asian-American community was confronted with emotions of anxiety, isolation, confusion, fear, and complete anger. On March…
Josh Crawford: It’s time for conservatives to tackle affordable housing, create a better path forward
The goal of public policy is to solve real-world problems. More than that, it is to improve people’s lives and…
Constance Alexander: Celebrating bell hooks, west Kentucky writer with international audience
The other day I easily exceeded my daily goal of 10,000 steps in the most unlikely spot, the Murray State…
Benjamin Gies: Its time for the FDA to take steps to remove e-cigarette and vaping products from market
For the first time in more than a year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) got a permanent leader when…
Corey Buckman: Our fight for justice is not with each other, but a system that upholds flawed values
On February 14, Louisville experienced terror with the attempted shooting of a Mayoral candidate, Craig Greenberg, and members of his…
Peter Hille: Access to clean energy more important than ever for all Kentuckians as rates rise
Like many folks all over Kentucky, my electric bill last month was a shock. It was one of the highest…
Constance Alexander: Recent Western Kentucky tornados transformed lives and landscape
“When you walked in, you weren’t in Mayfield anymore,” Jana Duffy declared. Her vision for her upscale, fashion-forward clothing store…
Brian O’Neill: House Bill 135, long overdue, aims to keep Kentucky’s first responders in Kentucky
Statewide, employers large and small face challenges with recruiting and retaining talent, including our fire and police departments. While many…
Joe Geraci: As lung cancer survivor, second-hand smoke victim, make Turfway Park facility smoke-free
As a Northern Kentucky resident, I was excited to learn about the revitalization of Turfway Park since it is a…
Constance Alexander: United Campus Workers of Ky. gives voice to COVID-weary university employees
After more than two years of masks, quarantines, needles, and other COVID-related woes, the public is weary of restrictions and…
Derrick Ramsey: SB9 would ensure early literacy, provide strong foundation for learning, economy
Many of you know me as the Apprentice Guy. As the former Kentucky Secretary of Education and Workforce Development, I…
Jason Bailey: General Assembly’s proposed ‘shift and shaft’ tax policy no way for Kentucky to prosper
Indications are the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly will consider major changes to the state’s tax system. While big proposals are…
Al Cross: Kentucky officeholders use their power, official and unofficial
The use of power in American politics is a subject of much study. In the last week or so, we’ve…
Constance Alexander: There’s still time to do the right thing and remove symbols of country’s racist past
Imagine celebrating the bicentennial of Calloway County later this year. The official proceedings are likely to take place on the…
Jim Waters: KYTC’s outdated road construction-bidding policies need to be revisited
A new year would be an opportune time for Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet to update its costly and outdated road construction-bidding…
Jerry Rickett: New Promise Zone initiatives target education, economic development, broadband
Here’s the good news: Partners in the Kentucky Promise Zone, a 10-year initiative that provides a competitive advantage in applying…
U.S. Senator Rand Paul and his subcommittee issue 7th annual Festivus Report on government waste
The introduction to the 7th annual Festivus Report on government waste, reporting over $52billion in wasteful spending according to the…
Joe Heller: A look back at the Christmas news — shared in color with broad strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Constance Alexander: Cunningham’s memoir takes readers on pleasant journey through his first 15 years
Justice Bill Cunningham does not rely on shock value to engage his audience. Instead, he invites readers of his memoir…
Constance Alexander: The wounds suffered by victims of school shootings last a lifetime
Jessica remembers hurrying because she was late for the prayer circle. As she recounts the events of that morning, December…
Constance Alexander: Struggles of fictional KY family reflect the past and foretell the future
On December 7, 1941, news of the attack on Pearl Harbor interrupted regular radio programming, disrupting religious services, movie screenings,…