Mike Denham: Governor’s veto pen a little more active than some would have preferred
Other than constitutional amendments, which go before the voters, every bill the General Assembly passes has to clear one final…
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David Hawpe: Higher education should prepare students for a lifetime of living and learning
The Founders Day speech at Lindsey Wilson College: I want to talk about the special virtue of the small liberal…
Brent Cooper: Support syringe access exchange — our collective health (and lives) are at stake
Before you make up your mind about the proposed syringe access exchange program (aka needle exchange), you need to first…
Commentary: Investing in KY’s future means diabetes prevention too, but that didn’t happen
By Stewart Perry and Larry Smith Twelve one-hundredths of a percent. .024 percent. That’s how much Kentucky state officials did…
Mark Haney: Farmers celebrate Earth Day everyday as stewards of environment, producers of our food
The process by which we grow our food is nothing short of amazing. We plant, grow and harvest each year…
Dennis Keene: Update and details on the $21.5 billion biennial budget passed by the legislature
On Friday, we succeeded in passing a two-year, $21.5 billion biennial budget for the Commonwealth that restores funding for some…
Marcus Carey: Spurned, with contempt — and we are angry about the “processes” that don’t work
I am very much a “process” guy. Our nation’s pride is that we are ruled by law, not by men….
Tom Block: The Republicans have a dilemma — and biggest problem is their voters may just stay home
After the victory by Senator Ted Cruz in Wisconsin and his weekend success in Colorado, it is becoming more apparent…
Brent Cooper: We need honest dialogue on issues and to stop falling for — or advancing — deception
Whether someone is lying about an issue, or if they are just misinformed, is always tough to judge. Regardless, when…
Brent Cooper: Including women’s basketball, amazing things are happening at Thomas More
There are some amazing things happening at Thomas More College (TMC) these days. In case you hadn’t heard, their ladies…
Dennis Keene: General Assembly once again deadlocked on budget . . .compromise is the key
We are in the final days of the legislative session and despite committee hearings, expert testimony, data and charts, The…
Marcus Carey: ‘Great American experiment’ means ‘the people’ can decide, even if they choose Trump
The year is 2016, 240 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And while that historic moment when…
Bill Straub: Is it possible Kentucky is closing in on the 21st Century when it comes to LGBT rights?
The Kentucky General Assembly is, praise heavens, screeching toward a halt and, as is often the case, it merits praise…
Lewis Donohue: Republican party has gotten just what it has asked for — and has McConnell to thank
“For they sow the wind and they shall reap the whirlwind.” — Hosea 8:7 As it becomes more and more…
Mike Denham: DUI, economic development bills pass while attention focuses on budget negotiations
At the end of a legislative session, months of preparation and weeks of debate give way to a handful of…
Marcus Carey: Why Trump’s success? Because angry Americans are tired of being told to stand down
A lot of people have complained about the media’s refusal to report on the tactic of the left to shut…
Jordan Huizenga: Urge legislators to modernize Ky’s land bank law, addressing blighted properties
With just a few days left in the 2016 Kentucky General Assembly, movement is focusing on the Commonwealth’s budget. And,…
Commentary: Pulmonary rehabilitation can improve health for patients with lung disease
By Dr. James McCormick Special to NKyTribune Kentucky is well known for basketball and horses. Unfortunately, it is also well…
Mike Denham: House budget proposal protects education from most severe cuts
In one sense, Kentucky’s budget doesn’t change much from year to year. A little more than half of every state…
Commentary: During budget deliberations, don’t lose sight of UK’s continuing positive contributions
By Eli Capilouto Special to NKyTribune On Wednesday evening, the Kentucky House of Representatives approved its version of the state…
Commentary: Legislation on medication substitution for biologics must include patient, physician
By Cheryl Portman Special to NKyTribune Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, painful disease that affects 1.6 million people across the…
Mitch McConnell: CARA bill will help reverse trend of drug fatalities, prevent more people from turning to drugs
Across Kentucky, people are now routinely dying from the abuse of prescription pain pills and heroin. More than 1,000 Kentuckians…