Commentary: Legislators look to address COVID-19 liability concerns during 2021 regular session
By Rep. Regina Huff, Rep. Derek Lewis, Rep. Chad McCoy, and Rep. Steve Sheldon Over the past five months, hundreds…
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Bill Straub: Truth or lie? Well, it’s probably a lie if the President says it — and James Comer believes
President Donald J. Trump, aka President Extremely Stable Genius, aka President Great and Unmatched Wisdom, is notorious for anyone of…
Mark Dimondstein: Fight for Post Office far from over but reversal of DeJoy’s policies are a good start
The members of the American Postal Workers Union applaud the efforts of postal customers who, along with civil rights and…
Richard Nelson: Kentucky Supreme Court hears oral arguments on instant racing legality — should say no
The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the legality of instant racing devices last week. Proponents argue they’re simply…
Commentary: Sheila Mason’s 50-year career at the State Capitol is worthy of recognition
By Senate President Robert Stivers, House Speaker David Osborne, Senate Minority Floor Leader Morgan McGarvey and House Minority Floor Leader…
Eric Friedlander: Vigilance, protective measures will unite Kentuckians to be ‘stronger than opioids’
“Together, we are stronger than opioids.” It’s a uniting mantra we use as part of the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort…
Bill Carstanjen: Kentucky Derby tradition will move forward safely, responsibly with limited fans on site
On September 5th, in a little less than a month, we will hold the 146th consecutive running of the Kentucky…
Al Cross: McConnell, his power tested, needs a deal at this critical time for him and the nation
The last two times Kentuckians have re-elected Mitch McConnell to the U.S. Senate, his best logical argument has been his…
Bill Straub: Where is the Senate traditionalist now? Could he be the Emperor with no Clothes?
After what seems like centuries masquerading as the grand wizard of the U.S. Senate, a man whose ingenious strategies and…
Patti Gleason: Quality early childhood education is at center stage — and funding has to be more than a band-aid
Childcare, Early Learning, Early Childhood Education or the dirty word we never like to hear…..Daycare, whatever you like to call…
Nick Covault: Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts, a unique state treasure, invites input
The Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) is a unique treasure. Very few states offer a program that convenes young…
Billy Reed: Look for Billy’s cutout in the Reds stands and don’t play golf with Trump (integrity matters)
I freely admit that I have enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds on TV, even though I seriously doubt if major-league…
Col Owens: Of course we can — we must search our souls if we really mean to find the end to racism
Distinguishing between races began in America in 1619, with the importation of Africans as slaves. The American economy was built…
Ashli Watts: Road to recovery depends on legal liability, unemployment fund, education/childcare
As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the road to Kentucky’s economic recovery will no doubt be longer than…
Jan Hillard: Mail-in Voting is both safe and effective — and deserves broad adoption across the states
With COVID’s reach growing daily and the presidential election 3 months away, we must rationally look at alternatives to in-person…
Bill Straub: Jobless wait nervously while McConnell dawdles on the unemployment supplement they need
More than 30 million jobless workers – including about 140,000 in Kentucky – will soon find that their unemployment checks…
Advancing Equity: Women’s Crisis Center staff repeats this phrase and means it — ‘We are still here’
Part of a series by NKY’s nonprofits who stand together against racism and any acts that dehumanize people. “We are…
Constance Alexander: Denied their humanity, these women of history must be remembered
The preface to DaMaris B. Hill’s new book of poems, “A Woman Bound is a Dangerous Thing,” confronts readers with…
Emily Beauregard: Medicaid is essential for many Kentucky families in midst of economic downturn
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and key provisions of the CARES Act expiring at the end of July, the…
Jan Hillard: Conspiracy theories and COVID-19 — better the devil you know than a world you don’t
COVID 19 is fraught with fear, uncertainty, inconvenience, and threat. In times like these, most Americans rely on science, medicine,…
Al Cross: Local, trusted voices are needed in a pandemic and doing the right thing should be exalted
Norman Chaffins and Donnie Keeton probably never expected to see their name in a column about Kentucky politics. But they’re…
Ben Brandstetter: Higher education shows commitment to power through COVID-19 pandemic
It would be an understatement to say that the last few months have been difficult. For me personally, it has…