Opinion – HB4 threatens Kentucky’s future: Higher education, economy, and innovation at risk
By Melanie Jones Gast, Kristin Sajadi and James Orlick Special to NKyTribune As February ends, the sun shines a little…
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Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of week’s news; cookies for Santa, economy, Dictator, homeless, Christmas
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
John Schickel: This holiday season, let us not forget small businesses, the backbone of our local economy
With all the attention given to big businesses like Amazon, Wayfair, Bosch, and Toyota — all of whom have major…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s take on the week in the news in full color, broad brush strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Big projects grab headlines, but small businesses also had major impact on Ky’s economic momentum
Kentucky’s economy set a record pace in 2021, including all-time highs in job creation and private-sector new investment. Large-scale projects…
Derrick Ramsey: SB9 would ensure early literacy, provide strong foundation for learning, economy
Many of you know me as the Apprentice Guy. As the former Kentucky Secretary of Education and Workforce Development, I…
KY Chamber releases report outlining complexities of state’s workforce struggles and available remedies
To better understand the magnitude and complexities of Kentucky’s workforce struggles, as well as the policy remedies available to state…
Experts say pandemic EBT grocery money for families will help boost Kentucky economy
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service September is Hunger Action Month, and advocates say the latest round of federal Pandemic…
More than 18,000 Kentuckians to receive industry-specific training through Bluegrass State Skills Corp.
Gov. Andy Beshear this week highlighted progress in the commonwealth’s mission of maintaining, developing and retaining its world-class workforce, further…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Largest budget surplus in history adds to Kentucky’s already-booming economy
For months now, Kentucky’s economy has been heating up and we have seen a slew of positive economic development and…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Bipartisan jobs plan supports our people, our economy and our future
Opportunity, jobs, the economy and infrastructure are not partisan. They are the pathway to a better future for all Kentuckians…
Ankur Gopal: It’s time to turn focus on strengthening the childcare sector to benefit working families
As a business leader, I work hard to make a positive impact on my employees, clients, and community. My professional…
Commentary: Expanded unemployment benefits are a crucial bridge for Kentuckians and our economy
As a coalition of organizations representing Kentucky workers, families and communities, we urge state lawmakers to protect expanded pandemic unemployment…
Ky. counties say cigarettes, vaping hurting economy, seek local control of tobacco marketing, sales
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Counties across Kentucky say smoking and vaping are hurting their local economies and people’s…
Kentucky now boasts nearly 10 million aging barrels of Bourbon and distilled spirits, fuels state economy
Kentucky Bourbon continues to fuel the Commonwealth’s economy with nearly 10 million barrels of Bourbon and other distilled spirits aging…
UK economist says cattle markets constantly swinging up and down in volatile COVID-19 economy
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Cattle markets are swinging up and down amid the COVID-19 economy. University of Kentucky…
Rob and Lauren Hudson: Letter of Common Ground about free enterprise, freedom and hope
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa We want an economic system that features hope…
Dustin Pugel: Kentuckians need more from economy so stop blaming the safety net and get to work
As decision-makers go after the very assistance that hundreds of thousands of low-income Kentuckians use to help make ends meet,…
Climate Change: A look at the latest National Climate Assessment report — and a heads up
Staff report Thirteen federal agencies released findings this week in a 1,600-page report on climate change. The U.S. Global Change…
David Adkisson: Ky’s pro-growth policies create more jobs, high incomes greater business confidence
Two recent studies conducted by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce show that business confidence is growing among Kentucky business leaders…
Our Rich History: Anybody remember 11th District School? Part of interesting history of West Covington
By David E. Schroeder Special to the NKyTribune The Covington Independent School District at one time was home to more…
Eli Capilouto: Research one of the major factors helping to drive the state’s economy, workforce
At the University of Kentucky, we strive to be at the intersection of innovation and impact. We are called, as…