Bill Straub: Wonder of wonders, but Mitch McConnell has taken a somewhat bipartisan bent lately
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell did something so unusual, so out of character, this week that you should excuse Kentucky…
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Willie Carver: In make or break moment for education, the cost for Kentucky’s teachers to thrive is change
As a teacher, I am asked a similar question nearly daily: “How do you still do it?” “Are you thinking…
Susan Elkington: Investing in early childhood learning is key to easing pain caused by pandemic
These statistics hit home for me: 3.5 million mothers with school-age children lost jobs, took leaves of absence, or exited…
Constance Alexander: Recent Western Kentucky tornados transformed lives and landscape
“When you walked in, you weren’t in Mayfield anymore,” Jana Duffy declared. Her vision for her upscale, fashion-forward clothing store…
Letter to the Editor: Betsy Kunkel loves rural Boone County — wants to see leaders who appreciate its natural beauty and appeal
The Boone County Fiscal Court plans to develop the county according to its own designs, not those of the citizens….
Brian O’Neill: House Bill 135, long overdue, aims to keep Kentucky’s first responders in Kentucky
Statewide, employers large and small face challenges with recruiting and retaining talent, including our fire and police departments. While many…
Joe Heller: The week’s news in cartoons, full color, broad strokes, and few words — good for a smile
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Joe Geraci: As lung cancer survivor, second-hand smoke victim, make Turfway Park facility smoke-free
As a Northern Kentucky resident, I was excited to learn about the revitalization of Turfway Park since it is a…
Bill Straub: Thank goodness Rand wasn’t in charge: doesn’t like masks or wearing one, wants Fauci in jail
Sen. Rand Paul has been fortunate enough over the past 12 years to serve with comrades like Sen. Ted Cruz,…
Al Cross: What will be final line in Mitch McConnell’s legacy? He celebrates 80th birthday on Sunday
Sunday is the 80th birthday of Mitch McConnell, Kentucky’s most accomplished politician save Henry Clay. McConnell has often cited Clay…
Rob Retzlaff: In 2022, Congress could double-cross small businesses across Kentucky and the U.S.
The past two years have been excruciating for small businesses in Kentucky and across America. Lockdowns, retail and office closures,…
Constance Alexander: Wilkinson’s “Perfect Black” invites readers on a journey through many terrains
The title of the first poem in Crystal Wilkinson’s book, Perfect Black, is “Terrain.” On the facing page is the…
Carmen Mitchell: There’s still time for Kentucky to reverse course on harmful criminal policies
The 2022 General Assembly has a big opportunity to build on positive changes in criminal policy from last session. Increasing…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s review of the week’s news — and Happy Valentine’s Day too
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay,…
Sen. Chris McDaniel: Week 6 of the state legislative session is halfway mark — here’s an update
We are quickly approaching the halfway mark of this year’s 60-day legislative session, and Frankfort was granted several days of…
Bill Straub: Kentucky congressional delegation not the dumbest or most repulsive, but still. . .
It’s fair to say the stupidest member of the 117th Congress doesn’t hail from the eight-member Kentucky delegation, nor will…
Supt. Matthew Turner: Explaining Boone County schools move to ‘face-masks recommended’ Feb. 16
In a letter to Boone County families, Superintendent Turner explained the system’s decision to move to “face-masks recommended.” Masks still…
Catrena Bowman-Thomas: Senate Bill 60 leaves state taxpayers paying more for early childhood education
Dear members of the Kentucky State Legislature: For the last 58 years, Kentucky Community Action Head Start agencies have directly…
Constance Alexander: United Campus Workers of Ky. gives voice to COVID-weary university employees
After more than two years of masks, quarantines, needles, and other COVID-related woes, the public is weary of restrictions and…
Jim Waters: ‘Double jeopardy’ tax policy — fix it or end it; legislature must intervene in vehicle tax issue
With an enormous surplus of funds rolling into state coffers and a wad of COVID-relief cash on the way, protecting…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist looks at news of the week, in living color, broad brush strokes, few words. Smile.
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until…
Jim Rada: Yes, Blue Lives Matter — and all officers deserve protective gear and citizen support
Last year we saw a lot about Defunding the Police. Since then, we have seen a spike in cop killings,…