Opinion – Al Cross: Auditions on the national and Kentucky stages
Gov. Andy Beshear’s big audition didn’t get him a new role, but the continuing tryouts of people who might succeed…
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Al Cross’ distinguished career in journalism, education honored as he retires from UK
By Jenni Glendenning Institute for Rural Journalism After almost 20 years advocating for rural and community journalism in the College…
From Wayland to Jackson with Gov. Beshear, after a busy week and a busier weekend
By Al Cross NKyTribune reporter JACKSON, Ky. – Chasing the vice presidency, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spent Friday in Appalachian…
Al Cross: Andy Beshear sees a path — running through J.D. Vance
Gov. Andy Beshear obviously wants to be in the White House – first as vice president. He went from coy…
Opinion – Al Cross: Biden debacle brings Beshear forward
When Gov. Andy Beshear formed a political committee in January and started making appearances around the country (he’ll be in…
Opinion – Al Cross: Kentucky Republicans help Trump tear down the system
When Mitch McConnell voted not to convict Donald Trump on impeachment for inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection, which he nevertheless…
Opinion – Al Cross: Anti-Trump vote in KY primary could be an indicator of his re-election chances
When Mitch McConnell voted not to convict Donald Trump on impeachment for the assault on the Capitol, the Senate Republican…
Opinion – Al Cross: A political race card for Derby visitors, real and virtual
Welcome, Derby visitors. Here’s our annual handicapping of Kentucky’s political horses amid the pageantry of the 150th iteration of America’s…
News Analysis: Ukraine vote draws lines for Senate race between Thomas Massie, Andy Barr
By Al Cross Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s congressional Republicans were deeply divided on aid to Ukraine, setting the stage for…
Opinion – Al Cross: The political life and lessons of George Atkins, who died April 14 at age 82
George L. Atkins Jr., who died April 14 at age 82, was a politician for barely a decade. But he…
Opinion – Al Cross: Do Kentucky legislators serve our well-being?
In a republic, the form of government that the U.S. Constitution prescribes for states, the will of the people is…
Opinion – Al Cross: A trial balance on the legislature — Political agendas prevail
When the legendary Allan Trout was chief of The Courier-Journal’s Frankfort Bureau, he liked to work up “trial balances” on…
Opinion — Al Cross: Why is McConnell supporting Trump? It’s business.
Are you trying to understand why Mitch McConnell would endorse Donald Trump for president, after blaming Trump for provoking the…
Opinion – Al Cross: McConnell gives way to Trump, but will he still endorse him?
When Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday that he would not run again for Senate Republican leader, he tacitly acknowledged that he…
Opinion – Al Cross: On Ukraine aid, McConnell acted on principle, not politics
When the Senate voted 70-29 Tuesday to send more aid to Ukraine, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was in the majority…
Opinion – Al Cross: McConnell meets another legacy moment
When Mitch McConnell kept the Supreme Court from going liberal, then worked with Donald Trump to remake it and other…
Opinion – Al Cross: Republicans, it’s time to stop sniveling about 2020 election, follow the right leaders
The tableau in the rotunda of the state Capitol on the year’s first day of business was, for a moment,…
Incoming AG Russell Coleman appoints new head of opioid abatement commission, Christopher Evans
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The main proponent of using state opioid-settlement money to fund research into a psychdelic…
Op-Ed – Al Cross: The tradition continues — fanciful, pointed Christmas presents for Kentucky politicians
The notion of giving fanciful but pointed presents to public figures at Christmastime is an old one, established in Kentucky…
Op-Ed – Al Cross: Former Kentucky Governor Julian Carroll’s life traced decades of Kentucky politics
Every life has lessons. The life of former Gov. Julian Carroll, which ended Sunday, had plenty of lessons in its…
Steven Stack serves as master of ceremonies for private Beshear swearing-in, praises pandemic work
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News State Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack was master of ceremonies for Gov. Andy Beshear’s…
Op-Ed – Al Cross: Where do Beshear and Cameron go from here?
Kentucky voters gave Andy Beshear another four-year term as governor. What will he do with it? The answers may conflict…