Mike Denham: Situation in Flint reminds us not to take clean and plentiful water for granted
Other than during a rare boil-water advisory, most of us don’t think twice when we turn on the faucet. We…
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Mike Denham: As Veterans Day approaches, remember contributions of all those who serve
For nearly a century now, our nation has paused on Nov. 11th to pay tribute to our veterans. From the…
Mike Denham: Work to better protect children under way with first meeting of new Child Abuse Task Force
The start of the 2017 legislative session is still a couple of months away, but the groundwork for what hopefully…
Rep. Mike Denham: Report cards are out and our schools are heading in the right direction
Not long after the start of each school year, Kentucky begins getting report cards on the overall progress our students…
Mike Denham: Fall is the time for festivals in Kentucky — food and history often the focal points
If there is one theme binding the numerous festivals that take place across the commonwealth each year, it’s that if…
Mike Denham: A little precaution goes along way as traffic accident rates start creeping up again
About a decade ago, Kentucky started to see a welcome trend as the number of highway fatalities began a steady…
Mike Denham: Narrow gap in graduation rates among high, low income families good news for state
Kentucky received some welcome news last month when a national study found that no state had a smaller gap when…
Mike Denham: Finding ways to address childhood obesity biggest public health challenge in U.S. today
To get a better understanding of just how prevalent obesity has become in America, consider that no state had more…
Mike Denham: Fentanyl the latest battlefield added to Kentucky’s ongoing war on drugs
FRANKFORT – It has often been said that the war against illegal drugs is an ever-changing battlefield. When we seem…
Mike Denham: Remembering D-Day and the many sacrifices made by our veterans
Seventy-two years ago, on the eve of what would be the largest military invasion ever by sea, General Dwight D….
Mike Denham: Despite some recent gains, increased spending on higher education needs to be a priority
A quarter-century ago, Kentucky had nowhere to go but up when it came to the education levels of adults 25…
Mike Denham: Assistance for veterans among measures approved by the House
Over the past 15 years, the General Assembly has re-dedicated itself to helping veterans and those men and women still…
Sales tax equity for Ky’s horse industry takes step forward as House committee approves
The effort to achieve sales tax equity for Kentucky’s horse industry took a step forward today when the Kentucky House…
Mike Denham: Felon rights legislation looks more promising with additional bipartisan support
An effort to help potentially tens of thousands of Kentuckians truly put their past behind them cleared a key legislative…
Mike Denham: State revenues are on the increase, but so are Kentucky’s financial obligations
Like the first day back to school, the first week of any new legislative session brings mixed emotions – anticipation…
Mike Denham: As legislature convenes, primary focus is state budget; here’s how citizens can connect
This week, as it has regularly done since Kentucky became the nation’s 15th state in 1792, the General Assembly returns…
Mike Denham: No matter how you count them, the numbers say it was a good year for Kentucky
Around this time of year, we often find ourselves counting, whether it is the number of days left in the…
Rep. Mike Denham announces he will not seek another term for 70th House District seat
State Rep. Mike Denham of Maysville announced this morning that he would not seek another term representing the 70th House…
Mike Denham: Challenges remain for farming but we are better quipped to handle downturns
About 16 years ago, as most states were deciding how best to spend their portion of a landmark settlement reached…
Mike Denham: As Americans and Kentuckians, we have much to be thankful for this holiday season
This week, our family and friends will gather around the dinner table as they have for generations to celebrate a…
Mike Denham: Education really does pay — and in more ways than we may think
In the late 1990s, the state rolled out a simple but effective campaign summarized by two words: “Education pays.” That…
Schroder, Denham team up to pre-file legislation to help families save for loved ones with disabilities
Kentucky Treasurer Todd Hollenbach joined disability rights advocates Wednesday in the Capitol Rotunda to announce details of the enabling legislation…
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