Sam Willett: Despite their claims, pharmacy benefit managers hurt Kentucky Patients
Pharmacy Benefit Managers claiming they’re in business to help consumers? Forgive me for borrowing words from a classic country song,…
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Letter to Editor: Jason Bailey says tax plan is big giveaway to wealthy that will harm KY families
The tax plan passed by Congress is nothing more than a massive handout to major corporations and the ultra wealthy…
Mitch McConnell: New tax bill ‘historic opportunity,’ overhauls tax code, creates ‘prosperity’ trajectory
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Tax Cuts and…
John Schickel: Update on whirlwind year; historic legislation, difficult decisions still to be made
The season of frigid nights, warm gatherings, and good cheer is upon us as we prepare for 2018. This year…
Ben Chandler: Coalition for Smoke-Free Tomorrow urges win-win-win on increase in cigarette tax
$1 More For a Healthier Generation Recently, a coalition of more than 100 health care, business, education, and health advocacy…
Jessica Estes: Healthcare crisis in Kentucky means Nurse Practitioners serve a vital need, fill a void
The healthcare crisis in Kentucky, with a reduced number of health care providers, has resulted in communities where proper…
Bill Straub: ‘The hour of reckoning is coming,’ and it should, for the imposter at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Steve Schmidt, the Republican strategist who grew up a stone’s throw from my New Jersey hometown and has broken with…
Richard Nelson: Don’t allow consumerism to overshadow Christmas — keep real joy in it
Have you ever gotten the feeling that Christmas has become something that it was never meant to be? We’re pushed…
Fernando Figueroa: A year-end message; plan to join in the community conversations coming in 2018
Our college has completed a great fall semester which has moved the needle on our Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) and Diversity…
Constance Alexander: ‘Tis the season to celebrate simple gifts, the ones we cherish most
From the North Pole to South, coast to coast, and border to border, 2017 has had its ups and downs….
John Schickel: Pensions will be dealt with in the regular session with other issues starting January 2
It looks like there is not going to be a special session for pensions as the House of Representatives does…
Constance Alexander: From fit to spry in the blink of an eye — but assuring you, Paul McCartney lives
Two good habits, maybe three, are all I can boast: Wearing a seat belt, not smoking, and maintaining a regular…
John Schickel: Always great events to attend, but there are two recent ones that had a deep impact
One of the things I enjoy about my job as your state senator is all the special events I get…
Mitch McConnell: Republican tax reform plan aims to put more money into pockets of American families
For the last decade, many Kentucky families have been left behind by the Obama economy. It seemed like only the…
William McCann: Kentucky’s newly-adopted charter schools law may mean further cuts to arts education
I am conflicted about the newly adopted charter schools law for which regulations are now being promulgated by the Kentucky…
Americans First: A tax reform plan to help American citizens, not corporations
American citizens who believe in a fair and equitable tax system should be incensed by the Republican tax plans. The…
Constance Alexander: Celebrating many happy Thanksgiving memories, past, present and future
I remember the year my sister dropped the turkey on the kitchen floor, as she was transferring it from roasting…
Brent Cooper: Quality education is key to strong NKY economy; must focus on all components for success
It has been said that the economic vitality of any region is directly tied to the quality of educational opportunities…
Richard Nelson: On sexual harassment, we need a cultural assessment, and each of us must stand up
Sexual harassment and allegations of abuse by high profile politicians is dominating the news and as distasteful the details and…
Constance Alexander: ‘Music Alive’ program offers hope to Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers alike
More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, and more than 15 million are providing unpaid care for…
Jeff Rubin: Yes, the bumper sticker is right on — if you can read this, thank a teacher; they believed. . .
If you can read this, thank a teacher. I saw that bumper sticker on the back of a car I…
Jessica Estes: Kentucky Nurse Practitioners are vital resource for quality, essential health care
Imagine, for a moment, that where you lived dictated the quality of health care you received. Could you reside in…