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Opinion – Melissa McDonald: One in five KY kids face hunger, Congress should not make that worse

May 22, 2025May 21, 20250

In Kentucky more than 753,000 residents, or one-in-six, face hunger. They often don’t know where and when their next meal…

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Mitch McConnell reflects on nation’s ‘one great challenge’ from forces betting country’s decline

December 22, 2024December 21, 20240

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding lessons on his time…

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Opinion – Greg Baker: Congress has just weeks to reform pharmacy benefit manager practices

November 21, 2024November 20, 20241

As a pharmacist for over 30 years and now the CEO of a transparent pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), I’ve witnessed…

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As electric vehicle sales increase, consumer groups criticize AM radio act supported by KY lawmakers

June 1, 2024June 3, 20240

By Farah Siddiqi Public News Service The “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” now in Congress would mandate all new…

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Al Cross: Do you know what your members of Congress are doing?

August 31, 2023September 2, 20232

Republicans snubbed Hal Rogers, more than once. They treated Thomas Massie more roughly. Brett Guthrie deferred his dream. James Comer…

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Mitch McConnell: President Biden’s regulatory overreach will wreak havoc on rural America

April 22, 2023April 20, 20230

President Biden kicked off April by dealing America’s farmers and small businesses yet another blow in the name of his…

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Democrat Matt Lehman, Republican Thomas Massie differ on vote on abortion constitutional amendment

August 6, 2022August 5, 20221

By Jack Brammer NKy Tribune reporter SHELBYVILLE – Democrat Matt Lehman, who is trying to unseat Republican incumbent Thomas Massie,…

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Mitch McConnell: New Kentucky projects highlight the Commonwealth’s clout in Washington

November 25, 2021November 23, 20211

Kentucky and Washington, D.C. may only be separated by a few hundred miles, but the two places sometimes feel wildly…

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Colmon Elridge: Democrats are delivering results despite Republican efforts to stand in the way

August 11, 2021August 10, 20211

Recently, the DNC announced its first-ever “Build Back Better” bus tour, which makes it a great time to evaluate how…

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Al Cross: Mitch McConnell continues to choose his own interests over those of the country

May 28, 2021May 27, 20214

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell usually has facts and logic to support what he says, but in opposing a bipartisan…

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After a ‘dark day’ in the nation’s Capitol, lawmakers and residents who were there take stock

January 11, 2021January 10, 20210

By Jeff Young, Alana Watson, Liam Niemeyer and Corinne Boyer Ohio Valley Resource Owensboro, Kentucky, pastor Brian Gibson spoke at…

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Edward Tonini: Communities battle urgent problem worsened by pandemic — healthy food access

September 8, 2020September 6, 20200

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our nation in unprecedented and profound ways. Our nation’s vulnerable children are particularly compromised. Within…

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Adrienne Bush: Congress can help communities invite new housing of all types by passing YIMBY Act

September 5, 2020September 4, 20200

As the United States Congress returns to Washington this week, our Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has an opportunity to…

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Charles Williams: How many nursing home residents must die from COVID-19 before Congress acts?

July 29, 2020July 27, 20200

COVID-19 is spreading like wildfire through the nation’s nursing homes. Already, more than 56,000 residents and staff of nursing homes…

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Commentary: Kentucky Equine Education Project responds to suspension of H-2B work visas

July 4, 2020July 1, 20200

The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) released the following response to President Trump’s announcement that no new H-2B visas would…

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John Schaaf: McConnell’s talk of state bankruptcy is strange, and his timing of announcement is peculiar

May 1, 2020April 30, 20203

In a strange move, Sen. Mitch McConnell recently announced he favors “allowing states to use the bankruptcy route,” so he’s…

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Kim Moser: We will get through this crisis together — because Kentucky is better when we are united

April 1, 2020March 31, 20200

COVID-19, or the coronavirus, has blasted its way across our world, forcing citizens to worry for the safety of their…

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Mitch McConnell announces Kentucky will receive at least $7 million to help fight new coronavirus

March 8, 2020March 7, 20200

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Friday that Kentucky will receive at least $7 million to help fight the…

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Tyler White: Don’t burden coal country with a tax increase on the industry; coal needs to compete

December 22, 2018December 20, 20180

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…

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Incumbent Andy Barr prevails over Amy McGrath in a hard-fought battle to return to Congress

November 7, 2018November 7, 20180

By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, savored a high-profile and hard-fought win over Democratic challenger Amy…

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Bill Straub: A billion here, a billion there adds up, but even KY House tax plan doesn’t go far enough

March 15, 2018March 14, 20180

Legend has it that Winston Churchill, trying to draw the United States into WWII, famously said you can always count…

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Mitch McConnell: A year of extraordinary progress has Senate poised for productive 2018 session

January 9, 2018January 8, 20180

In November 2016, the American people sent President Trump to the White House and Republican majorities back to Congress. We…

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