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…
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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: 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…
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…
Al Cross: Kentucky officeholders use their power, official and unofficial
The use of power in American politics is a subject of much study. In the last week or so, we’ve…
Under three percent of Ky. coronavirus tests positive in last seven days; new cases continue to decline
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Major measures of the pandemic in Kentucky continued to decline last week. The percentage…
Al Cross: There’s no question Cameron’s timing was bad, but Beshear’s attitude is far from perfect
“The coronavirus is not involved in American politics.” So says Mitch McConnell, who has gotten most things right about the…
Al Cross: Charles Booker, Mike Broihier harvest votes on a field Amy McGrath planted
When Amy McGrath ran for the U.S. House in 2018, Cameron French was with her. He was a campus organizer…
Latest models for Kentucky COVID-19 impact vary; estimates how counties will deal with disease
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Projections of COVID-19’s impact on Kentucky continue to vary, but one model has begun…
NKU Forum cafe series talk: Journalist Al Cross leading a discussion about the election results
Given the interest in understanding Election Day results, the Northern Kentucky University Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement will be…
Commentary: Generous legislative pension system makes issue of term limits worth consideration
By Al Cross Special to NKyTribune Brent Yonts has dozens of plaid sportcoats. Most are pretty sharp; others not so…
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