Commentary: Generous legislative pension system makes issue of term limits worth consideration
By Al Cross Special to NKyTribune Brent Yonts has dozens of plaid sportcoats. Most are pretty sharp; others not so…
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Mike Denham: Felon rights legislation looks more promising with additional bipartisan support
An effort to help potentially tens of thousands of Kentuckians truly put their past behind them cleared a key legislative…
Mike Denham: State revenues are on the increase, but so are Kentucky’s financial obligations
Like the first day back to school, the first week of any new legislative session brings mixed emotions – anticipation…
Tom Block: GOP presidential race remains muddled; Democrats have clear favorite in Clinton
With the Iowa caucuses less than a month away I thought I’d review where I see the Presidential election and…
Phyllis Sparks: Scholarship tax credits will help the Commonwealth compete on a national level
As a small business owner and a proud Kentuckian, I want to see our great state not only succeed, but…
Commentary: Report confirms that good jobs are available again for college graduates
By Bob King Special to NKyTribune Since the Great Recession, the national press has communicated the notion that a college…
Letter to the Editor: Legislature should act to stem erosion of public employee and teacher pensions
As members of the General Assembly return to Frankfort for the 2016 Regular Session, they will find themselves facing a…
Bill Straub: Kentucky’s Gov. Bevin appears to be aiming to make lives of state’s poor more problematic
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin moved into his plush first floor office in the state capitol a bit less than a…
John Schickel: Bevin election a victory for people of Kentucky, showing cynicism didn’t prevail
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune The election of our new governor was a victory for the people…
Russ Brown: Win or lose, Pitino damaging his reputation with his ongoing acts of irresponsibility
LOUISVILLE — In the aftermath of Louisville’s 75-73 loss to Kentucky, UofL coach Rick Pitino is taking heat again. And…
Vic Altherr: Christmas is a time to reflect on soldiers far away and issues here at home
Every Christmas my mind goes to our servicemen and servicewomen. I was Army infantry, and the long nights on patrol…
Mitch McConnell: Senate accomplishments that meant significant wins for Kentuckians
Last year, voters chose to end the dysfunction in Washington. They elected a Republican Senate to advance a common-sense agenda,…
Constance Alexander: Christmas card display brought promise of rare family peace
At this time of year, I remember the way the house I grew up in was decorated for Christmas, but…
Commentary: Teachers rarely get to taste ‘the pudding,’ ultimate dish showing your work matters
By Ashley Lamb-Sinclair Special to NKyTribune In 2011, I had the privilege of traveling to Thailand and Vietnam on a…
Mitch McConnell: As promised, Senate has passed first Obamacare repeal bill, to fix a broken law
When I became the Senate Majority Leader one year ago, I pledged to Kentuckians and to the American people that…
Col Owens: Democrats need new strategies for reaching out to young people, entrepreneurs
I have been thinking a lot about the recent election, and the future of the Democratic Party. Here are some…
Mike Denham: Challenges remain for farming but we are better quipped to handle downturns
About 16 years ago, as most states were deciding how best to spend their portion of a landmark settlement reached…
Steve Pendery: Reflecting on accomplishments in Campbell County over 2015, celebrating successes
Believe it or not, we are rapidly approaching the end of another calendar year. While shopping lists occupy our focus…
Marcus Carey: ‘True believer’ sees ‘pony in there,’ senses Matt Bevin may be what he’s looking for
I spent most of my life around politics. I’ve shaken hands, slapped backs, posed for pictures, raised money, given speeches,…
Letters to Editor: Volunteers urge Congress to assure continuation, permanence of tax credit programs
Make key provisions permanent Dear Editor: As a volunteer tax preparer I am spending my holidays brushing up on tax…
Letter to Editor: EITC, CTC tax credits are effective pro-work policies, help UW provide services
Dear Editor: This time of year, EY, one of the largest accounting firms in the world, is busy assisting our…
Pro Publica: Why counting mass shootings is a bad way to understand gun violence in America
By Lois Beckett ProPublica According to articles this week across the Internet, there has been an average of one mass…