Jeff Rubin: Silent crimes against children, women and elderly need to become less silent
April is Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time that places the spotlight on two issues I find…
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Bill Straub: Bevin’s actions, while reprehensible, were not surprising and his ‘apology’ didn’t help
But I’m just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood. — Kentucky Gov….
Mitch McConnell: As ‘Tax Day’ passes, say goodbye to unfair, outdated tax code now in the past
For many middle-class families and businesses, Tax Day is circled on the calendar with regret and trepidation. But this year,…
Prichard Committee: Kentucky is backsliding on its educational progress; we need a sense of urgency
At the close of what has been a tumultuous legislative session, state lawmakers voted to override Governor Matt Bevin’s vetoes…
Sen. Damon Thayer’s Legislative update includes highlights of budget, pension bills
After a productive 58th day of the 2018 Legislative Session that saw the passing of several significant bills to benefit the…
Letter to Editor: NKy Chamber commends state legislature for ‘difficult steps’ on pensions, tax code
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce commends the Kentucky General Assembly for taking difficult steps to stabilize our pension systems…
University of Kentucky: On Biennial Budget — net reduction 3%, saving University Press, ‘path forward’
Dear Campus Community, On Monday evening, the General Assembly passed a Biennial Budget that now goes to the Governor…
Commentary: Nurses face stress, anxiety and depression; heed these preventive measures
By Janie Heath, Connie Jennings and Colleen Swartz University of Kentucky Stress and the intense pressure of finishing a degree…
Letter to Editor: Jim Carroll of Ky Government Retirees says remember ‘yes’ voters in November
Kentucky Retirement Systems stakeholders are shocked and appalled by the actions of the General Assembly regarding public pensions. Last week,…
Commentary: During March, Social Work Month, celebrate the great work of practitioners, educators
By Jay Miller and Ann Vail University of Kentucky March is designated Social Work Month. Since the 1960s, this month…
Ron Daley: Day in Lawrence County Elementary classroom observing high-performing teachers
Our K-12 students are learning more and their teachers are better prepared utilizing greater innovative learning practices in the classrooms…
Douglas Wain: Win war against violence; best way to stop school violence — stop all youth violence
The best way to stop school violence is to stop all youth violence. School violence really is a form of…
Ron Daley: Eastern Kentucky is one of the best places to live and certainly not the worst
There is much more to the quality of life in your community than the determinations by socio-economic data such as…
Letter to the editor: Ruth Bamberger says proposed state budget threatens conservation programs
I recall when my father was a state legislator in the 1960’s how he always boasted about the quality of…
Commentary: Kentucky is a winner on trade; we need agreement that advances, not hurts, relationships
By Ryan Quarles and Dave Adkisson Over the last year, Kentucky’s business and agricultural communities have celebrated many policy victories….
Robert Couch: Expanding access to naloxone will help save lives from drug overdoses
Expanding Access to Naloxone Will Help Save Lives In 2016, more than 1,400 Kentuckians died from drug overdoses. Sadly,…
Nadina Dennie: Senate Bill 2 is an important step forward for Kentucky small businesses
Kentucky is home to some of the largest, most-recognized companies in the world — GE, Ford, Toyota, UPS and others….
Commentary: Chambers, including NKY, strongly support basic provisions of Senate Bill 1 on pensions
With a major pension reform bill moving through the legislative process, we write on behalf of Kentucky’s business community in…
Brigitte Blom Ramsey: Prichard Committee pleased to see House stem erosion of education funding
We are pleased to see the commitment by the House of Representatives to make strides stemming the erosion of education…
Commentary: Time for change, put patients first with prior authorization reform for faster treatment
By Sen. Ralph Alvarado and Rep. Kimberly Moser Imagine you are a cancer patient and your physician prescribes a…
Vickie Bryant: KFB celebrating ‘Ag Literacy Week’ — and offering scholarship opportunities to students
When you think of Kentucky, many things come to mind from beautiful horses to endless acres of some of the…
Chris Stevenson: Direct Support Professionals are crucial to caring for those with disabilities
Some people are born natural caregivers; nurturing, patient, and attentive. These qualities cannot be learned but are necessary for important…