Jerry Rickett: Progress on the promise: Promise Zone makes strides in jobs, tourism, education
It’s a promise made six years ago – a promise to improve the lives and livelihoods of families in a…
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Bill Straub: Making a hash of impeachment hearings — and of country; thanks McConnell, Barr and Paul
It’s no secret that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has made a hash of the impeachment proceedings against President Donald…
Constance Alexander: When addressing health equity issues, having the difficult conversations is often key
Family conversations can be awkward, even downright difficult, according to Vivian Lasley-Bibbs, Director of the Office of Health Equity for…
Richard Nelson: Beware of sweeping implications in current legislation, could limit faith-based counselors
Last week, the New York Times reported on a Kentucky Senate bill banning conversion therapy, a controversial technique whose extreme…
Rob and Lauren Hudson: Letter of Common Ground about free enterprise, education, and training
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa We write to make a case for promoting…
Amye Bensenhaver: Plenty of reasons to care about Texas’ Enrique Iglesias public records case
In December 2015, Enrique Iglesias performed for one hour at a McAllen, Texas holiday event sponsored by the city. Who…
Sen. John Schickel: A legislative update to keep you informed about what’s happening in the legislature
I was honored to sponsor the second piece of legislation passed out of the Kentucky State Senate this year. Senate…
Bill Straub: The whole world is watching the ‘dive,’ but that’s the way it goes in McConnell’s world
America hasn’t witnessed a dive like this since Sonny Liston kissed the canvas after that infamous “phantom punch’’ from a…
Jim Waters: Fix state’s retirement systems; one idea: no more sick day accumulation to spike pensions
Legislators campaigning to hold on to their seats may be jittery about dealing with controversial pension reform, but the problems…
Whitney Westerfield: Victims of crime are still counting on you, Kentucky; we need Marsy’s Law
In 2018, the General Assembly and Kentucky voters demonstrated their strong support for crime victims when they overwhelmingly adopted the…
Rob and Lauren Hudson: Letter of Common Ground about free enterprise, freedom and hope
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa We want an economic system that features hope…
Sen. Schroder: Senate leadership identifies priority bills; crafting a budget no easy task
During the first week of the 154th Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly, Senate leadership named priority bills and…
Commentary: New generation set to lead Kentucky as torch is passed and challenges remain
By Ashli Watts and OJ Oleka In 1960, as the American people entered a new year and, notably, a new…
Amye Bensenhaver: Public agency compliance with open records law is step in right direction
Rep. Maria Sorolis, D-Louisville, filed HB 232 on January 9. The bill is aimed at promoting public agency compliance with…
Al Cross: We have waited patiently for the moment that Mitch McConnell would come to his senses. . .
More than once, this space has said Mitch McConnell would face a day of reckoning in his relationship with Donald…
Charlotte Whittaker: Big Pharma’s prices just keep going up and up — Senate needs to pass HR 3
The price of a new invention usually falls as more people adopt it, but prescription drug prices somehow defy gravity….
Bill Straub: Sanctuary Cities — now, is this really the No. 1 problem facing a state like Kentucky?
It’s no secret that Kentucky, sadly, has been a bottom feeder among the states for so long that it swims…
Constance Alexander: Fahrenheit 451 sparks programs about literacy, public libraries, free speech
For a man who wrote stories that make spines tingle and raise hairs on the back of the neck, author…
Daniel Cameron: Remarks on becoming Attorney General; will uphold the law ‘without fear or favor’
It is an honor to be here, standing among this esteemed group of constitutional officers, who share a collective vision…
Rob and Lauren Hudson: Letter of Common Ground about other economic systems; for fair discussion
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa Because of America’s liberties, capitalism became the natural…
John Schickel: Federal family leave, tucked away in National Defense Authorization Act, is misguided
As a state senator, I try to stay in my lane by not commenting on federal issues in Washington by…
Brewer: Boone should be a Second Amendment sanctuary county, resolution in the works
Editor’s note: The Boone County Fiscal Court is preparing a resolution pronouncing the county as a sanctuary city for second…