Bill Straub: In the debate about Confederate statues, the real issue is who deserves to be honored
WASHINGTON – Remove if you must the hoary statues found in our public squares dedicated to those who perpetuated treason…
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Mitch McConnell: Delivering tax reform won’t be an easy process, but it will move Kentucky forward
Speaking with a group in Louisville, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discussed the single most important action we can take…
Constance Alexander: Film inspired by Kentucky writer Wendell Berry commands us to “Look & See”
“Is there a way to go back?” was the first question posed by a member of the audience after a…
Billy Reed: Breckinridge is one of only three Kyians to serve as U.S. vice president, but remove statue
Since becoming a state in 1792, Kentucky has produced three men who have served as Vice-President of the United States….
Garry Tolbert: HIV threat in NKY is real, but we can better understand it through testing
Here are a few facts that we know: Northern Kentucky has the third highest number of individuals infected with HIV…
Jeff Rubin: Believe this — your key to better health and quality of life may be right under your nose
Say the words “oral hygiene” to someone and the first thought that comes to mind might be “brushing and flossing.”…
Mark Wohlander: Supreme Court finally says it’s not above the law on open records, but whistleblowing?
One could only hope Chief Justice John D. Minton was sincere when he said “transparency and accountability are bedrock principles…
Letter to the Editor: Paul Schwartz says Kentucky should avoid a consumption-based tax system
Does Kentucky Need a Consumption Based Tax System? I hear that Governor Bevin is considering a proposal to a move…
Bill Straub: Never popular with Democrats, McConnell now facing critics from the right as well
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root ‘n Branch’’ McConnell, who has contributed more to the noxious political divide that…
Patty Swiney: Immunizations remain important part of back-to-school routine; talk to your doctor
One of the toughest things a parent will do is send their child to college. I have done it twice…
Kentucky Today: Gov. Bevin vindicated on house purchase but how to undo ‘media bombardment’
Gov. Matt Bevin has been vindicated in the purchase of a home for his family, but not before he was…
Richard Nelson: Tweeting is no way to communicate policy; have honest discussion about gender issues
President Trump’s tweet barring transgendered persons from serving in the military caught everyone off guard, including policy makers who are…
Commentary: Coverage of Bevin’s real estate deal results in another case of unbalanced journalism
By Richard Nelson Special to NKyTribune The Executive Branch Ethics Commission (EBEC) recently cleared Gov. Bevin of any wrongdoing involving…
Ryan Quarles: Be on the lookout for preying credit card skimmers as you fill up your gas tank
Summer is a great time to make memories with family and friends. Whether you are spending your summer out on…
Letter to Editor: JoAnn Schwarz says get KY on sound financial footing; write or call representative
Oh no! Say it ain’t so! Sorry to say it is! According to the Lane report, Moody’s has joined Standard…
Anna Baumann: Year-end state revenue shortfall shows need for corrective actions on tax reform
Kentucky ended the 2017 fiscal year with $138.5 million less in General Fund revenue than economists predicted would be collected….
Lyn Hacker: A reminder that ‘a little touch of camaraderie’ can make a big difference
I was reading on a friend’s Facebook page the other day about a situation she ran into at a big…
Andy Beshear: Kentucky must act after U.S. Supreme Court ruling in North Carolina sex offender case
Last month’s ruling by the United States Supreme Court in a North Carolina case creates a serious problem for Kentucky…
Erica Palmer Smith: New state law makes it easier than ever to quit smoking — get help now
For the nearly 900,000 smokers in Kentucky, there has never been a better time to quit. During the 2017…
Col Owens: We have a desperate need to rediscover art of ‘listening’ for more effective political process
I am a partisan. That is not a state secret. I chair the Democratic Party in Kenton County. Our political…
Letter to Editor: Dan Martin of Walton urges legislature to address multitude of tax breaks for special interests
With Kentucky’s ongoing budget/pension crisis coming to the forefront again this fall, our legislature must be willing to address the…
Ron Daley: Rural communities must court talented young people, allow ‘active decision-making’
Rural communities must engage their youth if they are to prevent the continued exodus of their creative talent and futures….