Guest Essays
Opinion: In rare joint editorial, Kentucky college journalists defend DEI against legislative threats, calling DEI ‘vital’ to the future of the commonwealth
‘University administration is not taking a stand, so we are.’ The editorial boards of the…...
Opinion: Kentucky House Bill 509 ‘creates a massive loophole’ that hides government activities from the people
Kentucky Press Association The Kentucky Press Association remains strongly opposed to HB 509 – including…...
Opinion: McConnell stepping down as leader – Here’s what he had to say about his final term as the Republican leader
‘To lead my Republican colleagues has been my highest privilege. But one of life’s most…...
Opinion: Public pressure pushes sponsor Hodgson to revise bad open records bill
Amye Bensenhaver, guest contributor “A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring…...
Opinion: Governor’s School for the Arts expands students’ horizons, supports Kentucky’s workforce development
Nick Covault, guest contributor Jobs and Kentucky workers are the backbone of the state’s economy,…...
Opinion: Tax dollars are wasted in states with school vouchers; private schools are not accountable to taxpayers
John Schaaf, guest contributor Like salmon swimming home to spawn, lobbyists are again roaming the…...
Opinion: Some investments pay for themselves – Medicaid and child care help all Kentuckians thrive
Kelly Taulbee, guest contributor It’s that time of every-other-year again: Kentucky’s General Assembly is working…...
Opinion: New Year’s wish for Kentucky lawmakers is to resist temptation to hike spending on ‘short-term political benefits’
Jim Waters, guest contributor Proponents of big government at all levels always have a strategy…...
Opinion: Kentucky Open Government Coalition compiles top 10 list of government transparency stories for 2023
Amye Bensenhaver, guest contributor The Kentucky Open Government Coalition once again has compiled a list…...
Opinion: How corporate hospitals hijacked a drug discount program for the poor. It’s time for Congress to reform 340B.
Howard Dean, guest contributorCorporate greed is a powerful motivator. When our lawmakers draft legislation, they…...
Calendar
All times local.
- Oct. 14 Annual Meeting Dinner, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Marriott Downtown, Louisville. 5 p.m.
- Oct. 14 Business @ Lunch, The Chamber of Murray-Calloway County. The Murray Room of the CFSB Center, Murray. 11:30 a.m.
- Oct. 15-17 2025 Annual Meeting, Southern Demographic Association. Hilton Lexington Downtown, Lexington. 4 p.m.
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