Mike Denham: Despite passage of time, significance of Pearl Harbor needs to be remembered
This week, one of the most famous dates in our country’s history hits a major milestone. On Wednesday, we will…
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Mike Denham: Remembering volunteers, first responders during the Thanksgiving season
This week, our families and friends will sit down at the dinner table to celebrate Thanksgiving, the oldest of the…
Mike Denham: Kentucky’s abundant forest lands generating $14.6 billion for state’s economy
Over the last 50 years, usually around the time fall colors are in full bloom, state and federal officials have…
Rep. Mike Denham: Tireless dedication of our local law enforcement results in safer Kentucky for all
One of the best things about Kentucky is that it remains one of the safest places in which to live….
Mike Denham: Outdoor activities have become major driver of state’s economy with $6 billion impact
For hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians and out-of-state visitors, there is no place quite like the commonwealth when it comes…
Mike Denham: As 9/11 reminds us, we are all Americans willing to defend the values that bind us
On Sunday morning, our nation will pause to remember and reflect upon the tragedy known primarily by its date: 9/11….
Mike Denham: Labor Day holds much more significance than simply marking end of summer
FRANKFORT – At their core, the major American holidays are bound by a common thread: They remind us of who…
Mike Denham: As population ages, it’s important to make sure our older citizens are protected
It’s still a while down the road, but the year 2033 will be a pivotal one for our country, because…
Mike Denham: Governor’s veto pen a little more active than some would have preferred
Other than constitutional amendments, which go before the voters, every bill the General Assembly passes has to clear one final…
Mike Denham: DUI, economic development bills pass while attention focuses on budget negotiations
At the end of a legislative session, months of preparation and weeks of debate give way to a handful of…
Mike Denham: House budget proposal protects education from most severe cuts
In one sense, Kentucky’s budget doesn’t change much from year to year. A little more than half of every state…
Mike Denham: Final weeks of legislative session mirror college basketball’s March Madness
As college basketball fans prepare for the postseason, it’s worth pointing out that the final few weeks of a legislative…
Mike Denham: The courage and dedication of Kentucky’s veterans should never be forgotten
On Nov. 11, our nation will come together as it has for nearly a century to pay tribute to those…
Mike Denham: Kentucky seeing uptick in number of traffic fatalities — not a good trend
For nearly a decade now, Kentucky has made significant progress when it comes to reducing the number of traffic fatalities…
Mike Denham: Legislators pledge to take action because ‘Those who protect us deserve no less’
When it comes to keeping us safe, it can be easy to take for granted those who protect us –…
Mike Denham: Legislation from 2012 seems to be making a significant difference today
Earlier this year, when the General Assembly approved legislation designed to curb the state’s heroin epidemic, many called the law…
Rep. Mike Denham: Bill to decrease state’s drug problems has support from all sides
When it comes to illegal drug use, few states have been hit as hard as Kentucky over the last 15…
Rep. Mike Denham: Sales tax, wage, drug
and protection bills passed along to Senate
Like most of the state, the Kentucky House of Representatives saw its schedule put on ice last week because of…
Rep. Mike Denham: Bills tackling dating violence, drugs, voting rights, more making progress
FRANKFORT – With an eye on the dwindling days left in this year’s legislative session, the Kentucky House moved virtually…
Rep. Mike Denham: Economic trend appears to be moving in the right direction for Kentucky
FRANKFORT – While legislative sessions in odd-numbered years are relatively new in Kentucky – the first was held in 2001…