KY educators urge Congress to say ‘no’ to bill that would create national school voucher program
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Congress is considering a bill which would for the first time create a nationalized…
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Opinion – Melissa McDonald: One in five KY kids face hunger, Congress should not make that worse
In Kentucky more than 753,000 residents, or one-in-six, face hunger. They often don’t know where and when their next meal…
Mitch McConnell reflects on nation’s ‘one great challenge’ from forces betting country’s decline
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding lessons on his time…
Opinion – Greg Baker: Congress has just weeks to reform pharmacy benefit manager practices
As a pharmacist for over 30 years and now the CEO of a transparent pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), I’ve witnessed…
As electric vehicle sales increase, consumer groups criticize AM radio act supported by KY lawmakers
By Farah Siddiqi Public News Service The “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” now in Congress would mandate all new…
Al Cross: Do you know what your members of Congress are doing?
Republicans snubbed Hal Rogers, more than once. They treated Thomas Massie more roughly. Brett Guthrie deferred his dream. James Comer…
Mitch McConnell: President Biden’s regulatory overreach will wreak havoc on rural America
President Biden kicked off April by dealing America’s farmers and small businesses yet another blow in the name of his…
Democrat Matt Lehman, Republican Thomas Massie differ on vote on abortion constitutional amendment
By Jack Brammer NKy Tribune reporter SHELBYVILLE – Democrat Matt Lehman, who is trying to unseat Republican incumbent Thomas Massie,…
Mitch McConnell: New Kentucky projects highlight the Commonwealth’s clout in Washington
Kentucky and Washington, D.C. may only be separated by a few hundred miles, but the two places sometimes feel wildly…
Colmon Elridge: Democrats are delivering results despite Republican efforts to stand in the way
Recently, the DNC announced its first-ever “Build Back Better” bus tour, which makes it a great time to evaluate how…
Al Cross: Mitch McConnell continues to choose his own interests over those of the country
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell usually has facts and logic to support what he says, but in opposing a bipartisan…
After a ‘dark day’ in the nation’s Capitol, lawmakers and residents who were there take stock
By Jeff Young, Alana Watson, Liam Niemeyer and Corinne Boyer Ohio Valley Resource Owensboro, Kentucky, pastor Brian Gibson spoke at…
Edward Tonini: Communities battle urgent problem worsened by pandemic — healthy food access
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our nation in unprecedented and profound ways. Our nation’s vulnerable children are particularly compromised. Within…
Adrienne Bush: Congress can help communities invite new housing of all types by passing YIMBY Act
As the United States Congress returns to Washington this week, our Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has an opportunity to…
Charles Williams: How many nursing home residents must die from COVID-19 before Congress acts?
COVID-19 is spreading like wildfire through the nation’s nursing homes. Already, more than 56,000 residents and staff of nursing homes…
Commentary: Kentucky Equine Education Project responds to suspension of H-2B work visas
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) released the following response to President Trump’s announcement that no new H-2B visas would…
John Schaaf: McConnell’s talk of state bankruptcy is strange, and his timing of announcement is peculiar
In a strange move, Sen. Mitch McConnell recently announced he favors “allowing states to use the bankruptcy route,” so he’s…
Kim Moser: We will get through this crisis together — because Kentucky is better when we are united
COVID-19, or the coronavirus, has blasted its way across our world, forcing citizens to worry for the safety of their…
Mitch McConnell announces Kentucky will receive at least $7 million to help fight new coronavirus
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Friday that Kentucky will receive at least $7 million to help fight the…
Tyler White: Don’t burden coal country with a tax increase on the industry; coal needs to compete
Black Lung is a terrible disease. Just one case is a case too many. All miners who suffer from black lung must receive the benefits…
Incumbent Andy Barr prevails over Amy McGrath in a hard-fought battle to return to Congress
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, savored a high-profile and hard-fought win over Democratic challenger Amy…
Bill Straub: A billion here, a billion there adds up, but even KY House tax plan doesn’t go far enough
Legend has it that Winston Churchill, trying to draw the United States into WWII, famously said you can always count…
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