Bill Goodman: On golden anniversary for Kentucky Humanities, here’s to 50 years of telling Ky’s story
Kentucky Humanities is 50 years young. Since 1972, Kentucky Humanities has been dedicated to Telling Kentucky’s Story through programs and…
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Bill Straub: Mitch McConnell has erased all doubt that he places party over country — in his own words
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell places party over country. That’s not me saying it, although I’ve made the observation in…
Al Cross: General Assembly writes the script for the upcoming governor’s race
The end of this year’s session of the General Assembly marks the start of next year’s race for governor. Democratic…
Dave Meyer: Charter school bill puts Kenton County independent schools districts in jeopardy
Kenton County’s independent school districts are the only small districts in the state denied a “veto” over charter schools …
Pat Frew: CBC golden anniversary marks 50 years of business advocacy for Covington and the region
The 50-year history of the Covington Business Council this year is linked together in countless ways to the history of…
Constance Alexander: Celebrating National Poetry Month with ‘the magic of brevity’
Katerina Stoykova speaks with soft-spoken authority, the flutter of her r’s an indication that she is not a native Kentuckian….
Jim Waters: Not all superintendents oppose school choice; KY should offer students ‘a little bit of choice’
Gov. Andy Beshear issued his promised veto of House Bill 9, which funds public charter schools in Kentucky. Beshear’s veto…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist looks at week’s events, offers perspective with broad brush strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay…
League of Women Voters: What’s wrong with this picture? The answer is — partisan gerrymandering is bad redistricting
By Fran Wagner League of Women Voters What’s wrong with this picture of Kentucky’s Congressional Districts, adopted by the State…
Bill Straub: Human atrocities in Ukraine don’t pursuade Massie to vote against Russia
A physician with a particularly strong stomach needs to be called in to evaluate the mental health of our boy,…
Jason Glass: As we enter new phase of pandemic, getting our students back on track will take all of us
There are times in everyone’s life where when you look back, you wonder how you ever made it through. Whether…
Institute for Justice: Finding right definition of ‘qualified immunity’ is challenge for governments
By Chad Reese Institute for Justice The latest news about government abuse can make state and local lawmakers feel powerless…
Mitch McConnell: Curtail Russian atrocities, stop the violence, assure victory by Ukraine
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Ukraine: It hardly seemed…
Constance Alexander: Celebrating poetry’s integral role in our culture during National Poetry Month
My passion for poetry started with nursery rhymes my mother recited to me before I could read. Humpty Dumpty, Peter…
Amye Bensenhaver: The public is also at fault for allowing our lawmakers to evade accountability
Compounding the problems veteran political writer Al Cross identifies in his recent column in The NKyTribune — aptly titled, “Kentucky…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the news of the week — in living color, broad strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Damon Thayer: Reporting on the conclusion of Week 13 of ’22 General Assembly, final passage of budget
The session has now entered the veto recess period with the conclusion of week 13 of the 2022 Kentucky General…
Bill Straub: It’s Mitch again. He rejects Kentanji Brown Jackson but defends Judge Clarence Thomas
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell grabbed headlines last week in his usual attention-getting manner – by being against something. In…
Al Cross: Kentucky legislature does a lot of big things without a lot of scrutiny
They cut taxes, big time. They agreed on the state’s basic policy document, the budget for the next two years,…
Constance Alexander: Personal and professional journeys merge, pave path to road less-traveled
When Mary Thorsby enters a room, she exudes the natural geniality of an extrovert. With a ready smile and a…
Commentary: Kentucky Superintendents urge support of House Bill 1 — with much-needed reforms
The Kentucky General Assembly is putting the final touches on the 2022 Budget (House Bill 1). Although House Bill 1…
Joe Heller: The news of the week as told in cartoons — broad brush strokes, living color, and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…