Written by Riley Maddox, a Notre Dame graduate and a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2027 As a kid, one of my family’s favorite summer pastimes was going to the pool. We kept our pool bag stocked with dry towels and sunscreen, ready to jump in the car at a second’s notice if my […]
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Opinion: Frankfort’s hollow promises to Eastern Kentucky
A recent camping trip took me through the heart of eastern Kentucky. First, the Red River Gorge, next a visit to Butcher Hollow and then finishing in Elkhorn City and Breaks Interstate Park. I tried to unplug but couldn’t completely shut off my thoughts. A question I kept asking: What’s come from the recent promises […]
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Opinion: Kentucky is ready to go nuclear
Written by Kentucky State Representative Randy Bridges To meet the increasing power demands of our industries and ensure grid reliability, we must embrace a diversified energy portfolio that includes nuclear energy alongside coal, natural gas, and renewables. Fortunately, with bipartisan leadership in Frankfort and growing momentum in Washington, the Commonwealth has a unique opportunity to […]
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Letter to the Editor: Father’s role begins with….showing up
Written by Michael Wolff Father’s Day is a day of celebration, especially for my family and me. Being a father is the gift of a lifetime – it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. The gifts I treasure most are my three kids. Our youngest – and only daughter – Margot, was born in […]
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Opinion: Antisemitism on college campuses is old hate repackaged; Kentucky is no haven for hate
By: Sens. Lindsey Tichenor and Robby Mills The 1964 Civil Rights Act marked a turning point in America. Title VI prohibits discrimination in federally funded activities, including education. That mission—safeguarding constitutional rights—remains as critical today. Since the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, antisemitism has surged globally. On many college campuses, Jewish students and Christian supporters of […]
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Opinion: KY growers win, foreign companies lose in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Written by Bruce Cline, tobacco grower in Crofton, Ky. Kentucky’s tobacco farms, once numbering nearly 30,000, are now dwindling to fewer than 1,000—a stark reminder of the challenges facing independent farmers in our state. Congress has the power to reverse this trend by closing the double duty drawback loophole, a policy that unfairly benefits foreign […]
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Opinion: NorthKey playing a part in reducing overdose deaths
By Danielle Amrine, Chief Executive Officer of NorthKey Community Care The State of Kentucky announced recently that overdose deaths in the state dropped by 30.2% in 2024 – down to 1,410 lives lost. This marked the third straight year overdose deaths have declined, although prior declines were substantially smaller. As the state-designated Community Health Center […]
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Opinion: On the Supreme Court and standardized testing – a plea to disregard simple solutions
Written by Clara Heberling One of my guilty pleasures is listening to Supreme Court oral arguments. I will often download the recording to my phone, pop in earbuds, and go for a run, watching the miles pass by as I analyze each side of America’s most pressing legal questions. My favorite part of this activity […]
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Opinion: ‘Pre-K for all’ will leave those who need it the most behind
Written by Aaron H Gillum, Florence resident Last week, I stood crammed in the corner of my son’s elementary school gym, at our Boone County school. I’d coached basketball on this floor, seen talent shows, back-to-school carnivals, track-and-field days, and Christmas pageants; but today might be the last time we visit. My son, whom after […]
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Letter to the Editor: Renewable energy benefits Kentucky
Written by Elizabeth Jackson Subsidies reveal what a country values and what it wants to promote. The federal government subsidizes both fossil fuels and renewable energy. However, many of the tax credits and incentives that helped level the playing field between fossil fuels and renewable energy affordability would be withdrawn in the recent reconciliation bill […]
