Al Cross: Welcome, Derby visitors to Kentucky; here’s a brief introduction to our political landscape
Welcome, Derby visitors! This column continues our longstanding tradition of giving folks who are in Kentucky for the big race,…
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Al Cross: Three Democrats for governor make their cases in first contested primary race since 2007
The shape of the May 21 Democratic primary for governor became clearer Wednesday night as the three major candidates held…
Al Cross: Slow pace so far for the primary and those seeking to be governor; we need to know more
In little more than five weeks, Kentuckians will go to the polls to begin the process of electing their next…
Amye Bensenhaver: How to succeed in open records by refusing to take ‘no’ for an answer
Al Cross, director of the University of Kentucky’s Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, has succeeded where other open…
Al Cross: Gov. Bevin is reckless to disregard the science on chickenpox; public health matters
When Gov. Matt Bevin volunteered to a Southern Kentucky radio audience March 19 that he had exposed his nine children…
Al Cross: AG’s race shapes up as most interesting; Republican side rests on McConnell’s involvement
The filing deadline has passed, so let’s make up the scorecard for this year’s statewide elections, starting with the party…
Long-time Kentucky journalist, political commentator Al Cross joins NKyTribune as regular columnist
Al Cross, a Kentucky journalist with a long, distinguished career, has joined the NKyTribune as a regular columnist. His column…
Al Cross: Bevin’s chances for re-election, if he runs, are better than you think, popularity notwithstanding
FRANKFORT, Ky. – If Gov. Matt Bevin really does run for re-election, as he keeps saying he will, and as…
Al Cross: It’s Newspaper Week, an opportunity reflect on journalism’s value to community, democracy
This is National Newspaper Week, and I’m afraid too many newspapers are just going through the motions. There’s never been…
To defend against flu epidemic in KY: ‘Get the shot, consult your doc, stop the spread,’ campaign says
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Influenza killed 325 people in Kentucky last flu season, when only 40 percent of…
U.S. House sends bill ending Medicaid expansion to Senate; Thomas Massie votes against it
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The health-care bill passed Thursday by House Republicans would end the expansion of Medicaid…
Bill Straub: Bevin stiff-arming state’s media does disservice to public and pursuit of accountability
WASHINGTON – Ben Bradlee, who would go on to become the legendary editor of The Washington Post, once wrote a…
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…
Remembering distinguished editor John Carroll who died Sunday of rare neurological disorder at age 73
John S. Carroll, a widely admired newspaper editor who restored the reputation and credibility of The Los Angeles Times in…