Mitch McConnell: Taking a step forward in combating opioid crisis, though more must be done
On an average day, 175 Americans die from drug overdoses. Families in Kentucky and throughout the nation are bravely confronting…
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Commentary: Eye care legislation restricts innovation, dictates how doctors treat patients
By Dr. Saya Nagori Medical Director/Simple Contacts The Kentucky General Assembly is currently considering legislation, House Bill 191, that…
Juva Barber: Heads up KY, Trump infrastructure plan predicated on increased investment from states
President Donald Trump unveiled his infrastructure plan. The overarching goals of the plan are to stimulate at least $1.5 trillion…
Bill Straub: How does Rand really feel? He was for it before he was against it — is that right?
Harken back for just a moment to the 2004 political season when John Kerry, the Democratic presidential nominee, rather clumsily…
Letter to the Editor: Drug free coalitions object to legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes
In order to protect the youth of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the drug free and prevention coalitions of Northern Kentucky…
Melissa Martin: Human rights and human wrongs — Kim Jong-un is on the wrong side of these issues
Evilness and goodness walked together at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Kim Jong-un, dictator of North Korea, decided his team…
Damon Thayer: Week six done; bills move steadily as work on budget and pension reform continues
Week six of the 2018 Legislative Session is in the books, and bills continued to move steadily through the Senate…
Ashlea Christianson: Marsy’s Law becomes first bill to pass in legislature, to appear on ballot this fall
What a great way to start 2018! In just 15 short days, the Kentucky General Assembly worked together in a…
Bill Straub: Prayer is powerful, good, and comforting, but actions are required to stop gun violence
WASHINGTON – It is becoming quite apparent that St. Matt the Divine has little or no interest in serving as…
NKY Chamber: Support voting for statewide constitutional offices in presidential election years
Our legislators in Frankfort are currently considering two bills this session (HB 23 and SB 4), that, if approved, would…
Teresa Werner: Climate change is the elephant in the room; must be part of nation’s security strategy
The recent release of the unclassified summary version of America’s National Defense Strategy makes no mention of climate change. This…
Commentary: Governor’s budget presented, so now House can get to work on formulating its own plan
On Tuesday, to mark the official kick-off of crafting Kentucky’s two year budget, Governor Matt Bevin presented his budget proposal…
Terry Brooks: Lessons from Governor — services for children define our future, seize opportunities
The real takeaway from the address from Governor Matt Bevin is a question: What kind of commonwealth do we want…
Dr. Molly Rutherford: New patient-centered model, Direct Primary Care, is spreading across the state
A new patient-centered model of primary care, Direct Primary Care, is spreading across Kentucky. In his NKyTribune commentary on January…
Charlie Gardner: Corporal punishment should be abolished in Kentucky schools; tell your legislators
Kentucky is one of nineteen states that still allow corporal punishment. Corporal punishment is an archaic method that has plagued…
John Schickel: First week in the Senate was a busy one, despite losing one day to extreme weather
The threat of extreme winter weather conditions caused us to call off session in Frankfort on Friday, but not before…
Commentary: Patients shouldn’t have to pay for Anthem’s poor business decisions
By Patrick T. Padgett Executive Vice President, Kentucky Medical Association Even though physicians, hospitals, nurses and other medical providers…
David Beck: Protecting, enhancing our transportation infrastructure requires our collective efforts
Roads get people to work, students to school, crops and livestock to market, and operational inputs to the farm. Without…
Commentary: Building Kentucky’s future starts with strong infrastructure; highway accessibility matters
By Juva Barber Special to NKyTribune In the last two years, four companies have announced investments in Kentucky of more…
Mitch McConnell: A year of extraordinary progress has Senate poised for productive 2018 session
In November 2016, the American people sent President Trump to the White House and Republican majorities back to Congress. We…
Commentary: Crime victims must have Marsy’s Law to correct imbalance in justice system
By Caroline Ruschell, Marcia Roth and Eileen Recktenwald Special to NKyTribune If you’ve ever watched a crime show on TV…
Letter to the Editor: Sheriff Korzenborn urges legislature to pass Marsy’s Law for victims rights
As Kenton County Sheriff, protecting and serving victims is a responsibility I take seriously. The way Kentucky’s constitution stands today,…