Al Cross: Start of new governorship always leans to theatrics, but — really — it’s a new day in Frankfort
The start of a new governorship necessarily involves theatrics, which help signify the importance of a historic event, establish comity…
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Bill Straub: The Grim Reaper holds fast, then blames the other side; count the bills just sitting on his desk
The best way to describe the legislative acumen of Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell is to resurrect the three-card…
Brent Cooper: As region, we made big strides in voting turnout, now let’s engage in policy, infuence
Northern Kentucky is a critical part of the state of Kentucky. The nine-county Northern Kentucky region represents nearly 500,000 people,…
Letter to Editor: Debra Graner celebrated Beshear’s inauguration, hopes for restoration of voting rights
Dear Editor, Today, I stood in the cold for hours at Andy Beshear’s inauguration because I believe in democracy, and…
Secretary Ramsey: Kentucky Leading the Way in Education, Workforce Development
Four years ago, I was given the tremendous honor of joining an Administration that was committed to changing the trajectory…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Letter of Common Ground about America’s roots; understanding the beginnings
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa We will be less divided if we focus…
Jason Bailey: Will the 2020 Budget Session be like watching Groundhog Day? State needs better
Groundhog Day in 2020 is less than a week after Governor-Elect Beshear is due to lay out his budget proposal…
Snavely: Energy and Environment Cabinet has accomplished much in the last four years
The purpose of government in a free society is to serve the people. It is the responsibility of such government…
John Schickel: Chamber trip to Greece fueled my thirst to learn more about democracy, art, philosophy
I have recently returned from a trip from Greece which was sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Greece…
Bill Straub: A great political enigma of our times is why evangelicals continue to be devoted to Trump?
It has developed over the past few years into one of the great political enigmas: Why have evangelicals, those Bible-quoting,…
Cindy Donaldson: Growing up there was no local library, but there were always books
I was very fortunate to grow up in Daybrook, West Virginia, a small community that in many ways truly resembles…
Constance Alexander: Aging with grace is a stretch and, at times, an almost impossible task
As the barista leans across the counter with my first coffee of the day, she gestures toward me with her…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Letter of common ground about justice — ‘With liberty and justice for all’
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa In today’s letter we continue to address the…
Melissa Martin: Put Elf on the Shelf back in the box, craze that started as a children’s book, has run amok
I don’t like the mischievous elf on or off the shelf. There, I said it. Some parents may wag their…
Melissa Martin: Add some Ho-Ho-Ho to mitigate your holiday stress — and little laughter for all!
Instead of a frazzled freak-out around the hectic holidays, what about trying laughter. Not hysterical ‘lose your mind’ chortling or…
Bill Straub: Lone holdout in vote in U.S. House to support Hong Kong freedom fighters was — Massie
It was Aesop who first noted that a man is known by the company he keeps. With that in mind,…
Richard Nelson: Humility is the recipe for a peaceful Thanksgiving conversation (start with gratitude)
Our homes will soon be filled with the aroma of roast turkey wafting through the kitchen and dinner tables decked…
Dustin Pugel: Be thankful for SNAP’s role in the state, as food brings us together this Thanksgiving
Food brings us together and creates the conditions to be healthy and happy. As we give thanks this season, let’s…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Letters for families — find common ground in conversations about liberty
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa We write at a time when some people…
Julia Pile: Congratulations, thank you, to Dr. Poe for contributions to education, Boone County Schools
Many have probably wondered why I have been quiet on the news of the announced retirement of our Superintendent Dr….
Wayne Lewis: Preparing students for the current and future workforce is the key for education
In the nearly two years that I have had the honor of serving as Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education, I have…
Al Cross: Of course we agree with McConnell that we need more ‘civility’ in our public discourse — from all
“Elections have consequences” is a favorite saying for politicians of all stripes, and for those of us who try to…