Opinion – Jacob Ogan: Trump’s Executive Orders, House Bill 4 force shift in Kentucky’s DEI landscape
Schools across Kentucky are adapting to President Trump’s Executive Order on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Of the Commonwealth’s…
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Opinion – Richard Nelson: I’m sheepish about trade war, but Kentucky farmers need a reset to level field
President Trump declared April 2 “Liberation Day” where a 10 percent across the board tariff was tacked to foreign imports….
Opinion – Richard Nelson: Eliminating waste, more efficient government shouldn’t be controversial
According to a CBS News/YouGov poll, 51% of Americans approve Pres. Trump’s cuts to the federal workforce. Altogether, 87% of…
Opinion – Richard Nelson: Family-friendly tax policy is good for KY, how we get there is the question
Kentucky House Democrats held a press conference on Tuesday to unveil a “vision for [Kentucky] families.” House Minority Floor Leader…
Opinion – Richard Nelson: This Chistmas remember the light and life of Jesus is worth celebrating
The gloom that blanketed Bald Knob the other day was palpable: enough to weigh down the Christmas cheer of the…
Opinion – Richard Nelson: Beshear’s conversion therapy executive order violates religious freedom
Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order banning conversion therapy within the scope of state agencies stirred controversy across the state. And…
Commentary: Both sides want a healthy society, but that’s possible only when human life is respected
By Richard Nelson and Christopher Parr Commonwealth Policy Center During their convention in Chicago last month, Democrats united around the…
Opinion – Cole Cuzick: November election offers best opportunity for education reform in decades
Donald Trump’s momentum for President will likely carry Kentucky’s Amendment 2 ballot initiative across the finish line. His polling in…
Opinion – Cole Cuzik: Educational opportunity protects children and teachers
On April 19, The Biden Administration issued an executive order which unveiled new Title IX regulations in an effort to…
Opinion – Christopher Parr: Certificate of need, like anything that hinders a free market, needs reform
A major issue in Kentucky’s 2024 legislative primaries is one that many outside of Northern Kentucky may not know about:…
OPINION – 2024 Primary election proves encouraging for conservatives who campaigned the right way
By Richard Nelson and Cole Cuzick Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s state legislative races took center stage in Tuesday’s primary, even…
Opinion – Christopher Parr: Is Donald Trump the best spokesman for new Bible?
Former President Donald Trump and country singer Lee Greenwood have released the God Bless the USA Bible. With a price…
Commonwealth Policy Center to host state legislative candidate forum April 30 in Boone County
Commonwealth Policy Center (CPC) has announces a Candidate Forum for Boone County state legislative races on April 30. “This is…
Opinion — Richard Nelson: Legislation mandating age verification to access adult content long overdue
A bill proposing age verification limits on websites where children can access adult content is currently making its way through…
Richard Nelson: Searching for sense, meaning in face of pain, loss, yet we must reach out to the suffering
Pictures of the devastation in the wake of the tornado that hit Mayfield and several West Kentucky communities are hard…
Richard Nelson: Each of us is building something of our lives, let us strive to start with a firm foundation
I’m building a house. I was told by several friends that building a home would be one of the most…
Richard Nelson: CPC’s Christianity and Culture Conference casts new vision for cultural engagement
I was reminded of an important truth the other day at a conference comprised of pastors, political leaders, and Christians…
Richard Nelson: Self-identified gender ideology meets Christianity in post-truth arena
CNN reporter Devan Cole created a stir last week when he said, “It’s not possible to know a person’s gender…
Richard Nelson: Most consequential pro-life bill in my lifetime is now in the hands of the Kentucky Senate
The most consequential pro-life bill in my lifetime is being considered by the Kentucky State Senate. What’s fascinating about HB…
Richard Nelson: Beshear keeps casinos open while closing schools, restaurants, churches, and more
Gov. Andy Beshear issued more executive orders on Wednesday in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the Commonwealth….
Richard Nelson: Open letter to the Church — do you want to spread a virus or be a force for good?
I just got off the phone with a pastor friend in Eastern Kentucky who shared some sad and disappointing news….
Groups opposed to medical marijuana gather at Capitol; Moser offers alternative for more research
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Representatives from Kentucky public health, law enforcement, and other groups gathered at the State Capitol…