Opinion – Bill Straub: Andy Barr — in a surprise to no one — enters senate race by pandering to Trump
Rep. Andy Barr possesses a political attribute so remarkable he hopes to parlay it into a seat in the U.S….
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Opinion – Suzanne Barker Griffith: Congress should start with MRA allowances if serious about cost cutting
In these austere times, the old saying, “The pot calling the kettle black,” sure fits as DOGE, the Department of…
Opinion – Mitch McConnell: Continuing to help the Commonwealth of Kentucky punch above its weight
I’ve been honored to serve as U.S. Senator for Kentucky longer than anyone else in the Commonwealth’s history. And for…
KY Senator Mitch McConnell speaks out in support of legislation before U.S. Senate that would ban TikTok
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Last year the Kentucky General Assembly enacted legislation to prohibit the use of the video…
Opinion – Mitch McConnell: National security bill is a major investment in American strength and credibility
This year marks four decades since President Reagan’s landslide reelection victory in 1984, and my first election to the U.S….
Opinion – Bill Straub: Unable to guide ‘increasingly sneering’ GOP, McConnell stumbles yet again
For a certified political genius who knows all the levers to pull and bells to ring, the master of the…
Mitch McConnell reports to Senate about recent work trip to Kentucky: ‘will keep concerns at forefront’
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Tuesday on the Senate floor regarding his recent Kentucky…
KY Department of Education accepting applications for 2024 United States Senate Youth Program
The Kentucky Department of Education is now accepting applications for the 2024 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), a merit-based…
Election ’22: Rand Paul wants to ‘continue his efforts on your behalf’ in the U.S. Senate
As I travel across Kentucky, I’m often asked if Congress is as angry a place as the media depicts. The…
Rand Paul handily wins Republican nomination for third term, will face Democrat Charles Booker in fall
U.S. Senator Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, who sought a third term in Washington, had five opponents in the Republican primary,…
Ashli Watts: Passage of bipartisan infrastructure package leaves Ky. poised for additional growth
The saying is true — if you build it, they will come. Just look at the recent census data showing…
Colmon Elridge: Democrats are delivering results despite Republican efforts to stand in the way
Recently, the DNC announced its first-ever “Build Back Better” bus tour, which makes it a great time to evaluate how…
After a ‘dark day’ in the nation’s Capitol, lawmakers and residents who were there take stock
By Jeff Young, Alana Watson, Liam Niemeyer and Corinne Boyer Ohio Valley Resource Owensboro, Kentucky, pastor Brian Gibson spoke at…
Bill Straub: Count reasons for McConnell’s disdain for $2,000 stimulus checks; maybe 30 million of them
There’s been considerable talk recently on the subject of Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell and how he has somehow…
Mitch McConnell: Let’s keep our front row seat in the U.S. Senate
When I first went to the Senate, I was the lowest man on the totem pole with a desk in…
Letter to the Editor: Ruth Bamberger says it’s time for McConnell to go, been obstructionist long enough
Letter to the Editor: Senator McConnell has spent the last six years as Majority Leader as an obstructionist. It is…
McConnell, McGrath scheduled for debate on Gray Television’s Kentucky-based stations Oct. 12
Candidates for the U.S. Senate on the November ballot, incumbent Mitch McConnell and challenger Amy McGrath, have agreed to meet…
Bill Straub: Amy McGrath has won nomination to challenge Mitch McConnell; what will she do with it?
So, now that Amy McGrath has won the Democratic nomination to challenge Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch” McConnell in the…
Kentucky Sports Radio’s Matt Jones decides he is not going to seek Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Kentucky Sports Radio host Matt Jones said Friday that he will not be a candidate…
Al Cross: McConnell cares most about the state Attorney General race, and things are looking up
For Mitch McConnell, things in Kentucky are looking up. In Washington, not so much. The races are close, but the…
Internal Revenue Service workers rally in Covington; call for an end to the government shutdown
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Federal employees from the Internal Revenue Service and their supporters rallied outside of the…
McConnell says he doesn’t have votes for health care bill; will move forward on effort to repeal ACA
In a statement released late Monday night, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), acknowledged that he does not have…
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