KY: Livable Wages/Working Families
Report: Kentucky construction jobs, union membership on rise
More jobs are available now in Kentucky compared with the past couple of years and many are better-paying union jobs driven by federal investments…
Some older Kentuckians will save on prescription drugs next year
Around 60,000 Kentucky seniors will save more money on their medications in the New Year, according to a new AARP report. Under the federal …
Experts: Utility disconnections in extreme weather harm communities
Housing advocates said they are seeing more Kentuckians affected by electricity shut-offs. In 2022, the number of Kentuckians who had their power …
Unionized Kentucky AT&T workers continue strike amid safety concerns
Unionized AT&T workers in Kentucky are continuing their strike against the company over bargaining delays. Across the country today, Communications …
The Economic Opportunity Act: 60 years of service to Kentuckians
This week marks the 60th anniversary of landmark anti-poverty legislation. The Economic Opportunity Act created a network of Community Action …
Report: More Kentucky kids participating in summer meal programs
The number of Kentucky kids who ate free breakfast and lunch through Summer Nutrition Programs jumped by 65% between the summers of 2022 and 2023…
KY ballot measure would divert public money to private schools
Kentuckians casting a vote on Amendment 2 this November will decide whether to change the state Constitution to allow public funding of private school…
Nuevos cambios en Medicaid KY amplían acceso al transporte médico
Kentucky ha realizado algunos cambios que amplían el acceso al transporte gratuito para las personas que necesitan ayuda para llegar a citas m…
KY education activists campaign against public funds for private schools
A coalition of public education advocates has formed to oppose Amendment 2 on the November ballot, which would allow Kentucky public school funds to …
KY keeps most kids enrolled in Medicaid coverage, post-pandemic
Nationwide, children are losing their Medicaid and CHIP coverage but Kentucky has kept the majority of its youngest residents enrolled, according to …
As KY child care crisis worsens, advocates highlight career pathways
The shrinking supply of child-care workers continues to impact Kentucky, and advocates say helping more people receive a Child Development Associate …
KY School districts say SNAP Cuts legislation could worsen student hunger
Kentucky school districts say a proposed bill to tighten restrictions on SNAP participation will lead to an uptick in student hunger. House Bill 367 …