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…
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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…
Bill Straub: Count the ways Sen. Mitch McConnell can’t be trusted; another stopgap measure looms
The immediate, knee-jerk reaction many people have when asked if they have faith in someone on the opposite side of…
Senate approves end to shutdown, 81-18, until Feb. 8; McConnell agrees to discuss immigration
BREAKING NEWS: The Senate reached a deal on to end the shutdown and voted 81-18 to approve the bill. Sen….
Mitch McConnell: New tax bill ‘historic opportunity,’ overhauls tax code, creates ‘prosperity’ trajectory
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Tax Cuts and…
Proud to say yes to her nation’s call, KY’s Kelly Craft officially becomes U.S. ambassador to Canada
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kelly Craft, the new United States ambassador to Canada, said she was proud to serve…
Bill Straub: McConnell, Trump appear headed for a showdown — and it could come sooner than later
WASHINGTON – If you are among those who felt the nuptial of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn was something…
Bill Straub: Latest effort to repeal and replace ACA not about improving health care … it’s about winning
WASHINGTON – To quote Michael Corleone, “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.’’ Efforts a…
McConnell visit to the Florence Rotary includes discussion about tax reform, health care and tweeting
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Health care, tax reform and President Trump’s tweets were among the topics U.S. Senate…
Bill Straub: It’s well past time for McConnell, GOP to stand up to an increasingly erratic Trump
There comes a moment in the old Marx Brothers movie A Day at the Races where a man confronts Groucho,…
Bill Straub: Paul resolutely sticking to his political philosophy regardless of who might be hurt by it
There is something grotesquely admirable about Sen. Rand Paul’s dogged dedication to his twisted political philosophy – proclaiming it to…
Bill Straub: Health care setback means McConnell might have to do the unthinkable — work with Dems
WASHINGTON – You gotta hand it to Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root ‘n Branch’’ McConnell – he placed the few…
Protestors line sidewalk outside McConnell’s Ft. Wright office to protest Republican health care plan
Around 100 demonstrators lined the sidewalk outside of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s Ft. Wright office to the protest the Republican health…
‘Save our Healthcare’ rally in Frankfort draws opponents of plan to replace Obamacare
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Supporters of a single-payer health care system rallied in Frankfort on Monday calling the GOP’s…
McConnell, Paul find themselves on opposite sides as Senate health care bill heads to a vote
By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News Senate Republicans’ bill to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and…
Kentucky political leaders grateful for quick actions of first responders at Scalise shooting
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky political leaders expressed concern over Wednesday morning’s shooting in Alexandria, Va., that wounded House…
McConnell helps CVG secure approval of application for program to enhance air cargo operations
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) approved the application by…
Sen. McConnell: Battle against opioid addiction continues; increased federal funding will help
As many as two million Americans are struggling with prescription drug addiction across the nation. Tragically, heroin and opioid overdoses…
Bill Straub: Despite Trump’s assertions to the contrary, no comeback in the cards for coal industry
WASHINGTON – During the opening 10 weeks of his presidency, Donald J. Trump has proved himself to be a buffoon,…
Boone, Kenton, Campbell counties reap benefits of HIDTA designation to tune of $275k
Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties were granted more than a quarter of a million dollars from the federal government to…
Bill Straub: To no one’s surprise, under GOP health plan, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer
WASHINGTON – If, as Forrest Gump’s mom was fond of saying, “Stupid is as stupid does,’’ there is a whole…
Boone County Elite 4-H Equestrian Drill Team aims to raise funds to ride in presidential inaugural parade
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter It’s “hustle and bustle time” for Boone County’s Elite 4-H Equestrian Drill Team to raise…