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,…
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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,…
Bill Straub: Congratulations, Northern Kentucky, here are your choices for U.S. House of Representatives
Happy Happy Joy Joy, to quote Ren or Stimpy or whoever originally voiced this ecstatic cry, that national embarrassment wrapped…
Mitch McConnell: Articulate plan for returning to normalcy, encourage vaccines, COVID is here to stay
Mitch McConnell made these remarks on the Senate floor Wednesday: “This week marks two years since the federal government first…
Matt Tackett: General Assembly plays a key role in keeping Kentucky’s economic success rolling
With 264 private-sector new-location and expansion projects committed to investing over $11.2 billion and creating over 18,100 full-time jobs −…
Constance Alexander: ‘Look on my works, ye mighty’ and despair’ — ancient words with relevance today
Every ten years, according to the United States Constitution, the census counts heads to come up with the number of…
Joe Heller: A news review in cartoons — broad, bright brush strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until…
Dustin Pugel: In the COVID recovery and beyond, Kentuckians need a strong safety net
The past two years have been hard on Kentuckians. In April 2020, nearly 1 in 7 lost their job and…
Sen. Chris McDaniel: Reporting from the legislature at one-quarter mark, reviewing bills passed by senate
We have officially crossed the one-quarter mark of the 60-day 2022 Regular Session, wrapping up another productive week in session….
Bill Straub: Mitch McConnell seems a little confused about his civil rights record; one way to correct it
I honestly believe that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell fully realizes that African-American voters are as American as the 4th…