From the Tribune Team: Our very sincere wish to all of you for the Merriest of Christmases
We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas . . . (sure, sing along). As we…
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Adam Koenig: Pension ruling put partisan nature of judiciary on display; courts should be nonpartisan
After the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that the process used to pass pension reform by the General Assembly was unconstitutional,…
Bill Straub: Gov. Matt Bevin is playing Yosemite Sam, a ridiculous Looney Tunes cartoon character
In contemplating Kentucky Gov. Matthew Griswold Bevin, aka Mad Matt, aka St. Matt the Divine, one can’t escape the assessment…
Danielle Corbin: Turn up the heat on learning as your child heads into winter break from school
Parents know that the extensive break from school during summer vacation can often negatively impact the strides their child has…
Jonathan Miller: U.S. Farm bill passes; era of hemp prohibition over, will be multi-billion industry by 2020
The era of hemp prohibition is over. From drafts of our founding documents to the sustainable paneling of 21st-century cars,…
Bill Straub: Mitch McConnell is in an uncomfortable spot (and he did vote to impeach Clinton)
Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell said a lot the other day by saying nothing. Asked by a reporter at…
Bill Straub: ‘Tis the season; since lots of kids are hungry, can we figure out a way to feed them?
‘Tis the season, as they say, and Kentuckians caught up in the spirit are ready to spread the sort of…
Brent Cooper: ‘Northern Kentucky’ and how is it defined?; let’s talk about ‘being stronger together’
Over the past year as NKY Chamber President, I’ve noticed people don’t seem to agree about what makes up Northern…
Letter to the Editor: Kentucky groups stand against attack on immigrant families
To the Editor: A radical and punishing rule change proposed by the President’s administration would harm immigrant families in Kentucky…
Teresa Werner: Assessment details current, future economic climate change impacts; call legislator
The recently released National Climate Assessment issued by NASA, NOAA, the Department of Defense, and 10 other federal scientific agencies…
Letter to the Editor: Lisa Guisbond of FairTest says exit test isn’t one of ways to ensure student success
There are many ways to ensure that Kentucky students graduate prepared to succeed after high school (“Wayne Lewis: The Kentucky…
Bill Straub: When you don’t know anything, it is probably best to shut up and listen to those who do
Permit me to borrow a phrase that has been used consistently by Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell and any…
Melissa Martin: Close your eyes and imagine your favorite holiday memory. Anything to do with food?
The main purpose of food is to nourish the body to keep humans alive. But, the taste experience around the…
Terry Brooks: State gets federal re-approval of Medicaid waiver; we have to ask ‘Is it good for kids?’
This summer, a federal judge halted implementation of the Bevin Administration’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver to modify Kentucky’s Medicaid Program, and…
Derrick Ramsey: Enhancing Kentucky’s workforce through apprenticeship; get Work Ready Skills
As Secretary of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, I am committed to finding new ways to help ensure…
Bill Straub: A new word to enhance your vocabulary; to describe ‘beyond shameless,’ try ‘mitchful’
Occasionally when following American politics you come upon a statement or claim that is so outrageous, so mind-boggling that characterizing…
Celia Manlove: Anthem moving needle on improved health outcomes, partnering with Welcome House
Ensuring good health for the residents of Kentucky requires more than just providing access to quality healthcare. It is well…
Catherine Kemme: What the world needs now is more kindness, less negativity, and peace with ourselves
Forty years ago, tigers and elephants lived in the forests surrounding Watpa Sukato. Then came the loggers. Trees were cut…
Bill Straub: Real winner of Tuesday’s election in Kentucky was Gov. Matt Bevin who wasn’t on ballot
The real winner emerging from Tuesday’s election in Kentucky wasn’t Rep. Andy Barr, who staged a come-from-behind victory in the…
Teresa Werner: A major first step to reduce climate change — the Carbon Fee and Dividend
The past couple of weeks have brought us both good and bad news concerning climate change. For the bad news,…
Commentary: Child care in Greater Cincinnati is a critical resource for the region’s workforce
By Dr. O’dell Moreno Owens and Vanessa Freytag If businesses in the Greater Cincinnati region want to thrive, they need…
Candidates: Michelle Snodgrass for Commonwealth Attorney, Flesch for Covington Commission
Michelle Snodgrass for Campbell County Commonwealth’s Attorney Why am I running? Because this is my home. I was raised in…