Kentucky
Thursday, March 30, 2023
EPA’s New PFAS Standards Could Overhaul Kentucky's Drinking Water
Kentucky cities and towns could soon start ramping up water monitoring for PFAS chemicals in response to the latest nationwide limits proposed by the …
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
A Good Night’s Sleep Brings Host of Health Benefits
March is National Sleep Awareness Month, and more than 40% of Kentucky adults report getting fewer than seven hours of sleep a night, according to …
Monday, March 27, 2023
New Kentucky Law Increases Access to Biomarker Cancer Testing
Beginning next year, more Kentuckians will have expanded access to biomarker testing - which helps doctors customize cancer treatment. Advocates of …
Black Lung Benefits Not Keeping Up with Miners’ Health Needs Amid Inflation
As the cost of food, medicine and rent continues to climb, new data shows the benefits miners receive are now 40% less than what they received in 1969…
KY Bill Nullifying Federal Gun Laws Heads to Governor’s Desk
A bill to make it more difficult for local police to enforce federal gun laws and in some cases criminally penalize them, now heads to Kentucky Gov…
Critics Say Proposed Kentucky State Worker Pay Bill Isn’t Enough
Critics of a proposed pay raise for state workers said it barely keeps up with inflation and is not enough to alleviate Kentucky's long-standing gover…
Report: Fewer Kentucky Kids Receiving School Meals
Preliminary data shows schools are serving fewer meals than they did last year, largely due to the end of nationwide pandemic-era waivers which …
KY Communities Brace for Medicaid Renewals
Around 250,000 Kentuckians will soon need to submit new documentation to stay on Medicaid, and health advocates say they're working to prevent …
KY Small Towns Find Ways to Increase Walkability
Whitesburg residents have put the finishing touches on a walking trail aimed at increasing outdoor exercise among residents and linking local business…
DOJ Report: Louisville Police Repeatedly Violated Kentuckians’ Civil Rights
The Louisville Metro Police Department engaged in patterns of conduct which violated people's civil rights, said a U.S. Department of Justice report …
KY School Nutrition Directors Face Red-Tape Hurdles Feeding Kids
Red tape and other hurdles are getting in the way, especially for those children who aren't getting nutritious meals at home, the people in charge of …
KY House Education Committee Approves Bill to Address Teacher Shortage
Lawmakers in the Kentucky House Education Committee have greenlighted a bill aimed at addressing the state's widespread teacher shortage. It is …