Commentary: A ‘Big Bold Future’ is achievable with visionary leadership and the right investments
By Clay Ford and Brigitte Blom Special to NKyTribune A growing economy where Kentuckians have access to jobs that pay…
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Constance Alexander: Celebrating bell hooks, west Kentucky writer with international audience
The other day I easily exceeded my daily goal of 10,000 steps in the most unlikely spot, the Murray State…
Commentary: Educational opportunities are critical to fighting Kentucky’s high recidivism rate
By Erinn Broadus and Mandy Simpson Special to NKyTribune Through state-level expungement and reentry reforms of the last few years,…
Joe Heller: The week’s news in cartoons — full color, bold brush strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Mitch McConnell: As instances of violent crime to skyrocket, it’s time for our leaders to get serious
Any Kentuckian who reads the local paper or watches the local news knows violent crime is skyrocketing. The crisis is…
Bill Straub: Railing and blaming, playing bait-and-switch, Republican game puts foot on the gas
By now it should be obvious that DC Republicans have mastered the craft of political bait-and-switch – like when they…
Al Cross: This isn’t prime time for the ‘Entertainment Wing’ of the GOP
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s annual public-affairs dinner is usually a chance for the governor and legislative leaders to have…
Benjamin Gies: Its time for the FDA to take steps to remove e-cigarette and vaping products from market
For the first time in more than a year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) got a permanent leader when…
Constance Alexander: Hats off to writer Hilma Wolitzer, a woman who persists at the age of 91
Goddess of the rueful chuckle, provocateuse of domestic drudgery, flaunter of feminine/feminist angst, writer Hilma Wolitzer has been a hero…
Sen. Damon Thayer: An update on Week 9 of the 2022 legislative session — two-thirds through
Two-thirds of the 2022 legislative session is behind us after crossing the 40-day mark of the 60-day session. What arguably…
Joe Heller: News of the week as told in cartoons — in color, with bold brush strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Corey Buckman: Our fight for justice is not with each other, but a system that upholds flawed values
On February 14, Louisville experienced terror with the attempted shooting of a Mayoral candidate, Craig Greenberg, and members of his…
Bill Straub: Barr shows true partisan colors with criticism of Biden’s response to Russia invasion
An all-but-forgotten author from New Orleans named Maurice Switzer is generally credited with coining the adage, “It is better to…
Peter Hille: Access to clean energy more important than ever for all Kentuckians as rates rise
Like many folks all over Kentucky, my electric bill last month was a shock. It was one of the highest…
Kevin Cranley: Smart, measured approach to tax reform is necessary, HB 475 is just the opposite
As we continue to move forward from the challenges of the last two years, I’m reminded of an old saying…
Constance Alexander: Bias, embedded in much of our daily lives, proves an uphill battle to overcome
The extra baggage most of us carry is invisible – sometimes even to ourselves. A case in point occurred last…
Eli Capilouto: In wake of December tornados, we must rethink how we rebuild, advance Kentucky
I recently toured parts of Western Kentucky that were impacted by the December tornadoes. In Caldwell County, I talked with…
Joe Heller: The week’s news in cartoons — full color, broad strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay…
Andy Beshear: Vehicle tax relief a start, but short-term sales tax cut needed to combat higher prices
Kentucky’s economy is on fire, with record-breaking investments and job creation across the commonwealth, and we have the best budget…
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…
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…