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…
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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…
Bill Straub: ‘Spoils system’ on full display as judges with questionable qualifications get appointments
It was Sen. William L Marcy, assessing some of the questionable appointments rendered by President Andrew Jackson back in the…
Constance Alexander: Ideas abound for columns as does thirst for justice, especially for accessibility
Fifty columns, averaging about 700 words each, add up to 35,000 words for “Main Street” 2019. Readers ask if coming…
Nichole Koontz: Don’t let exercise take a back seat — get moving, at least 150 minutes a week
It’s that time of year again when we will strive to wear the perfect outfit, select a perfect gift and…
Amye Bensenhaver: Rep. Chris Harris will be missed in legislature as champion of open records
Personal tributes have been pouring in since Rep. Chris Harris, D-Forest Hills, announced on December 19 that he will not…