Al Cross: Gov. Andy Beshear may be masking a reason for not going to Fancy Farm… masks
When Gov. Andy Beshear said he and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman wouldn’t attend the Aug. 7 Fancy Farm Picnic because…
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Bill Straub: Recent efforts to undermine president are especially despicable, even for Mitch McConnell
It’s no secret that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is full of it. What’s stunning is the incredible amount of…
Brian Matthews: Fair chance hiring is key to impactful criminal justice reform in Kentucky
Kentucky lawmakers have made major strides in criminal justice reform. Just last year, the House Judiciary Committee passed two bills…
Constance Alexander: 31st anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act showcases everyday heroes
Four-year-old twins Max and Major Lindberg, along with their parents and big sister Malena, are a team of superheroes. Working…
Lynn James: We’ve made it halfway through 2021 — remembering what was, as we move on
We’ve made it halfway through the year – already – filled with fireworks, cookouts, and gatherings. And that’s not all…
Billy Reed: He was a giant of Ky. journalism, but there was a lot more behind David Hawpe’s public persona
When I first got to know David Hawpe, I thought he was just a little crazy. I say that lovingly,…
Mac Brown: Political gamesmanship with spending could jeopardize recovery from COVID-19
While Gov. Andy Beshear writes in his editorials that he is effectively reaching across the aisle, truth is, a lot…
Commentary: Cameron’s decision regarding public officials’ private devices sets dangerous precedent
By Amye Bensenhaver and Scott Horn Special to NKyTribune Daniel Cameron has given the green light for public officials to…
Bill Straub: Dr. Anthony Fauci isn’t perfect, but Rand Paul and company’s accusatory antics cross the line
I’m tired of morons. Now, by moron, I don’t mean the Curley of the Three Stooges sort who at least…
Rick Christman: State legal system salted with shady characters with too much power over daily lives
Just after being elbowed from our attention by pandemic tunnel vision, the juiciest judicial scandal was on the boil. You…
Constance Alexander: Recalling memories of Girls Scouts, girl power and summers at Camp Sacajawea
Sacajawea was a Girl Scout camp in northwest New Jersey. It was cheap, democratic, no frills. We slept in tents,…
Jason Bailey: Expanded Child Tax Credit is landmark victory against child poverty, let’s not let it vanish
This week Kentucky families began benefitting from the most extraordinary policy change to address child poverty in many decades —…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Largest budget surplus in history adds to Kentucky’s already-booming economy
For months now, Kentucky’s economy has been heating up and we have seen a slew of positive economic development and…
Meghan Marsac: Is your child afraid of the doctor? Some tips to help children with medical trauma
There is an issue in health care that is not being discussed: medical trauma. Parents of children with medical trauma…
Al Cross: Rand Paul trends more eccentric, leaving room in the middle
By his own account, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, M.D., is discouraging Kentuckians from getting vaccinated against the coronavirus. He wrote…
Bill Straub: McConnell urges vaccinations against COVID, is ‘perplexed’ they are falling below expectations
Mitch McConnell admits to being “perplexed.” Let’s see if we can straighten things out for him. The Senate Republican leader…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Bipartisan jobs plan supports our people, our economy and our future
Opportunity, jobs, the economy and infrastructure are not partisan. They are the pathway to a better future for all Kentuckians…
Constance Alexander: Dialogue regarding systemic racism begins with admitting there’s a problem
Oh, my. The guys in Frankfort have already initialized a concept without really knowing what it means, so we are…
Dr. Dan Han: Lingering questions remain about the recovery of smell, taste and flavor after COVID
2020 was a doozy of a year, to say the least! As 2021 continues to transition us out of the…
Billy Reed: It’s a perfect Affirmed birthday as I celebrate by 78th — and count my plentiful blessings
In an event the world will little note nor long remember, my birthday is tomorrow, July 12. The late Jim…
John Schickel: It’s important for Kentuckians to understand the roles of state senator vs. U.S. senator
It may surprise you to know how often people mistake me for a member of our federal delegation. While I…
Commentary: Friendly reminder that it’s time to see your dentist; back-to-normal means back-to-dentist
By Dr. Stephanie Poynter and Linda Poynter, PHRDH, BHS Kentucky Oral Health Coalition Like many Kentuckians, we are eager for…