Rep. Mike Denham: Gains show state is headed in right direction, still has challenges
After weathering several tough budget cycles, the state is on track to end the current fiscal year next month with…
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Daily Yonder: Rules for labeling products are inconsistent; consumers control GMO debate
By Daryll E. Ray and Harwood D. Schaffer Special to NKyTribune Laws requiring the labeling of foods produced from genetically…
Rep. Mike Denham: We must never forget the sacrifices made by veterans and fallen heroes
This coming weekend, our nation will pause to remember and pay tribute to those who died defending our country. That…
Rep. Mike Denham: Thank you to all who brought closure to the Maxey Flats project
Nearly 40 years after it closed, the final phase of the Maxey Flats clean-up project is underway, giving our region…
Letter to Editor: Don’t forget to vote in the primary election on May 19
Over 70 years ago this month, World War II ended in Europe with the surrender of Germany and the Axis…
Rep. Mike Denham: Several laws in this year’s session address college- and career-readiness
When it comes to grading Kentucky’s public elementary and secondary schools, what ultimately counts most is whether our graduating students…
Tom Block: Trade pacts becoming more difficult to move through Congress; TPP is no exception
In Kentucky our economy is growing in large part because of the state’s commitment to international trade. The state has…
No More Bullying: When the teacher is the bully, where do you turn? What do you do?
This is the final installment of the column on bullying in schools on KyForward. By Melissa Martin Special to KyForward…
Commentary: Bourbon thieves and Congress both spirit away the trust
By Rep. Joni Jenkins Special to NKyTribune We’ve seen the headlines; they absconded with all that bourbon. Over $100,000 worth…
Greg Stumbo: ‘Right to work’ should be called ‘right to work for less’ and it’s wrong for Kentucky
Over the last four months, there has unfortunately been a renewed effort to breathe life into a proposal that most…
Andy Foltz: No right, only many wrongs fuel fear that leads to hate . . .and a vicious cycle with no solutions
Baltimore. Ferguson. Is Cleveland next, with the further investigation of the Tamir Rice shooting? No one is innocent in these…
Carrie Cox: If shareholders include terrorists, should military families be able to opt out of KPREP test?
Some military families are outraged by the Kentucky Department of Education’s recent announcement that Kentucky families can’t opt out of…
No More Bullying: It might be easier to teach empathy than to walk a mile in glass slippers
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on the NKyTribune. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune Is empathy…
No More Bullying: Cyberbullying is a problem; anonymity can make matters worse
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on the NKyTribune. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune What is…
Joe Bringardner: Celebrate impact of community service during Kentucky Volunteer Week
When we think about the great impact of volunteers in Kentucky, it’s tough to imagine our Commonwealth without their service….
Johnathan Gay: Morehead’s space science presence propels Appalachia, state forward
Could the key to curing cancer, finding traces of water on the moon or developing the next wave of communication…
Tom Block: Tough decisions ahead with the next act to be played out when Congress returns
Before leaving for their two-week spring break, the House and Senate each passed their own versions of a budget resolution….
Bill Straub: Beshear’s legacy taking a beating for being on wrong side of gay marriage issue
WASHINGTON – In politics, ridicule is generally the sharpest arrow in the quiver. Nobody wants to be laughed at and,…
Rep. Mike Denham: March is full of madness for basketball fans and government officials
In one way, the bills filed each legislative session are not much different from the teams taking part in the…
Col Owens: Current unrest is due to income inadequacy; economic status is biggest challenge
We have a growing crisis in our country. The Middle Class is contracting, and our future prosperity is in peril….
No More Bullying: When victims turn into bullies, answers may seem unclear; seek help
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on the NKyTribune. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune Do some…
Commentary: Put an end to inappropriate teacher-student relationships in Kentucky
By Regina Bunch Special to NKyTribune One of the key components of public education is the fact there should be…