Bill Straub: Jamie ‘Hee-Haw’ Comer just can’t walk away from Hunter Biden ‘investigation’; about John Y.
Like Ali Baba chanting “Open Sesame” to enter the mouth of a cave holding great treasures, Rep. James Comer has…
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Al Cross: In politics, John Y. Brown Jr. was a reformer who delivered — may his example be widely followed
The first time I was in a helicopter, and the first time I covered a race for governor, was the…
Commentary: Kentucky youth say ‘Listen to us!’ — and hear us about decisions made about our futures
By Jordan Joslin, Kori Wheeler, and Kirsten Yancy Kentucky Youth Advocates As the November midterm elections have come to a…
Constance Alexander: Giving thanks to those who provide special care during National Hospice Month
A line from a familiar Thanksgiving song — “All is safely gathered in” — rings true, especially in November, National…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Our time to invest in education is here and our children need it now
As elected officials, our job is not to move Kentucky right or left – it’s to move Kentucky forward. One…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the news of the week in full color, broad strokes, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay…
Jay Miller: November is National Adoption Month — Let’s work to find a forever family for every child
Every child, no matter the context, needs a permanent family. Having been in out-of-home care myself, I can personally attest…
Bill Straub: Now that the election is over and R’s lost opportunities, let the games begin in earnest
The election is over. Let the recriminations begin! What say we start with Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, generally viewed as…
Al Cross: Gerrymanders warp legislature, damage our political system
The word “representative” is both a noun and an adjective. In the Kentucky General Assembly it has become mainly a…
Commentary: It’s time to tell pharmacy benefit managers to share the savings with Kentuckians
By George Huntley and Stewart Perry Special to NKyTribune American healthcare innovation has saved countless lives. Whether it’s a new…
Constance Alexander: Calloway County bicentennial history book from a triumph for the community
At 448 pages, Calloway County’s bicentennial history book packs a hefty wallop. Weighing in at 5.2 pounds each, copies are…
Andrew McNeill: With midterm elections behind us, 2023 legislative agenda moves into the spotlight
Kentucky’s mildly suspenseful midterm election season went late into the night before some final results were known but didn’t deliver…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the news of the week in full color, broad strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Amye Bensenhaver: Shepherd’s victory in Franklin Circuit Court race a win for open government in KY
Judge Phillip Shepherd’s victory secures the future of open government in Franklin Circuit Court for the next eight years. The…
Bill Straub: Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose — but big loser Tuesday was definitely Donald Trump
WASHINGTON – The late Al Smith, my old mentor, and a renowned raconteur used to tell a story about Frank…
Al Cross: Voters have their say on abortion; now the courts can, then the legislature
“It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have…
Damon Thayer: Celebrating the veterans who defend our unique rights as American citizens
Shorter days and colder temperatures are evidence of autumn and the impending arrival of the holiday season. Kentucky residents from…
Constance Alexander: Lessons learned from the last roses of the season as the cold winter looms
Like aging aristocrats down on their luck, the last roses huddle in the autumn twilight. Heads bowed, petals wilting, they…
Judy Clabes: Go to the polls tomorrow with just your good conscience — and vote for good people
Please vote tomorrow — if you are registered. Exercise your most precious right as an American citizen and make your…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the news of the week — in full color, broad strokes, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Election ’22: Wheatley for state rep., Aubuchon, Florence Mayor; JB Smith, Crescent Springs council
Buddy Wheatley: 65th District not for sale For those of us who serve as state representatives, every two years is…
Election ’22: ‘No’ on Amendment 1, McNeese for Kenton Family Court Judge, restored voting rights
‘No’ on Amendment #1 — Protect life and liberty When I was first elected to the General Assembly Frankfort wags…