Letter to the editor: Kimberly Kennedy asks, ‘What died on Mitch McConnell’s desk?’ and why it matters
If there’s one thing that Republicans and Democrats can agree on, it’s that Mitch McConnell must GO. Americans need forward…
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Al Cross: Power, precedents, and political pyromania — yes, indeed, McConnell is playing with fire
There is logic in Sen. Mitch McConnell’s argument for quickly filling the Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of…
Commentary: An open letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell from Kentucky Voices for Health, advocating for relief
Kentuckians and people who are struggling all across the country are counting on you for leadership. In the face of…
Al Cross: National shift makes Booker the Senate candidate of the moment, at least for some
It is easy for some to say that the Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd was an outlier, not…
CARES Act funding of $375 million to be distributed to 542 rural healthcare providers across Kentucky
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that 542 rural healthcare providers across Kentucky will receive a total of…
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…
CVG awarded $42million in federal funding from FAA, part of CARES Act, Sen. McConnell announces
Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will receive nearly $43 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the…
Senators McConnell, Kaine secure legislation to increase age to purchase tobacco products to 21
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has announced that he successfully secured the Tobacco-Free Youth Act in the Fiscal…
Matt Bevin under bipartisan and harsh criticism for long list of ‘extreme’ pardons before leaving office
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, joined a bipartisan lineup of other lawmakers who have…
Sen. McConnell and fellow co-sponsors advocate legislation classifying fentanyl analogues narcotics
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell cosponsored legislation that would permanently list all types of fentanyl-like substances (analogues), as Schedule…
Louisville state Rep. Charles Booker says he’ll run for Democratic nomination for McConnell’s Senate seat
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A freshman state lawmaker from Louisville is the latest Democrat to announce their intent to…
Boyd County one of 13 counties nationwide added to federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today A Kentucky county is one of only 13 nationwide to receive new High Intensity…
Kentucky gun violence ‘twice as high’ as New York City’s, says Gun Violence Archive
By Nadia Ramagan Public News Service Kentucky tops New York City when it comes to gun fatalities, according to Mark…
After farm bill legalizing hemp, acreage triples as tobacco sales decline; 1000 farmers approved
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pushed to get the hemp legalization provision in the 2018 farm bill. In 2019,…
Farm Bill passes both Senate, House, on way to president; includes industrial hemp production
The U.S. House passed the 2018 Farm Bill on Tuesday by a vote of 369-47, joining the U.S. Senate in…
McConnell says Mueller investigation will continue; there’s much to do in two months; he’ll run in 2020
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he is upbeat about…
Hero, Sen. John McCain, 81, dies of brain cancer; mourned by a grateful nation for service, patriotism
Senator John McCain, 81, of Arizona, a war hero and 2008 GOP presidential nominee, died Saturday, an aide announced. McCain’s…
Kentuckians for Commonwealth to hold public vigil today at McConnell’s office on immigration
Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, working with Northern Kentucky Justice and Peace Committee and others, will hold a public vigil Senator…
Sen. Mitch McConnell: Aiming to legalize growing industrial hemp and help Kentucky farmers expand
For far too long, the federal government has prevented most farmers from growing hemp. Although it was a foundational part…
Bill Straub: McConnell has some explaining to do for inaction on knowledge about Russians and election
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has some explaining to do. And if he isn’t up front about the rationale regarding…
Mitch McConnell: Taking a step forward in combating opioid crisis, though more must be done
On an average day, 175 Americans die from drug overdoses. Families in Kentucky and throughout the nation are bravely confronting…
New two-year budget ends short shutdown and includes tax-relief for Berea College
The Rural Blog President Trump signed a two-year budget package today, ending the second government shutdown of 2018, albeit a…