KY Youth Advocates, Bloom KY report shows childhood trauma is taking economic toll on state
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Childhood trauma is costing Kentucky millions each year, according to a new report released…
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Experts say move to cut energy assistance program will be a deadly blow for Eastern Kentucky
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Thousands of Kentucky families face utility disconnections this summer, and the latest budget reconciliation…
The end of hospital emergency abortion care rule will affect rural women in Kentucky
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Abortion rights advocates in Kentucky are concerned as the Department of Health and Human…
KY educators urge Congress to say ‘no’ to bill that would create national school voucher program
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Congress is considering a bill which would for the first time create a nationalized…
Medicaid cuts, work requirements would risk opioid treatment access for thousands of Kentuckians
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service As Congress continues to push for cuts and additional work requirements for Medicaid eligibility,…
New data shows rural Kentucky counties are building more jails as incarceration rates continue to rise
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service New data shows incarceration has ballooned in Kentucky’s rural counties and less populated regions…
Older Kentuckians relieved planned changes to Social Security will not go into effect
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The Social Security Administration backtracked on a new plan, which was set to have…
Spring means sneezing and sniffles for many in KY, one of nation’s worst states for seasonal allergies
Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky ranks among the worst states for seasonal allergies from early spring through late fall,…
Experts say wind energy could be next economic driver for some Kentucky Appalachian communities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Appalachian communities in Kentucky are poised to become manufacturing hubs for the wind energy…
Kentucky bill would equip animal control officers to spot signs of child abuse
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A proposed Kentucky law would require animal control officers statewide to undergo training on…
Critics say Kentucky Senate Bill 89 could undermine Commonwealth’s water quality, risking public health
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Some Kentucky lawmakers want to weaken protections for waterways many residents depend on for…
Kentucky mental health experts offer advice on steps you can take to beat those winter blues
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Shorter days and less sunlight have many Kentuckians feeling the winter blues. One recent…
Kentucky lawmakers propose bill to increase alternatives to incarceration for primary caregivers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A bill introduced by Kentucky lawmakers would increase alternatives to prison or jail for…
Kentucky’s immigrant workers and business owners have helped grow the Commonwealth’s economy
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service According to new data from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, Kentucky’s immigrant workers…
Kentucky lawmakers expected to consider lifting restrictions on freestanding birth centers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Next week, Kentucky lawmakers are expected to consider a bill that would lift legal…
Health insurance tax credits set to expire for many Kentuckians at the end of 2025
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service This Wednesday is the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act marketplace health coverage….
New Environmental Protection Agency data show millions more exposed to ‘forever’ chemicals
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The latest Environmental Protection Agency data show over 11 million more people than in…
New rule cracks down on coal companies’ abandonment of black lung liabilities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A new federal rule aims to close a loophole allowing coal companies to walk…
Kentucky’s county extension offices increasing climate resilience by going solar, saving taxpayers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A solar battery storage project at the Franklin County Extension Office is expected to…
KVH to offer continuing education opportunities for social, health workers at annual meeting Dec. 10
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Medicaid renewals and steps the state is taking to improve maternal health are all…
American Alliance for Manufacturing poll shows rising consumer interest drives push for ‘Made in USA’ goods
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service When surveyed, 77% of Americans prefer to buy goods made in the United States,…
Many older, low-income or disabled KYians may qualify for Medicare, Medicaid Dual Special Needs Plan
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Nearly 13 million people nationwide, including the around two million people in Kentucky enrolled…