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…
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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…
Kentucky taking steps to crack down on gift card scams as consumers lose billions to fraud from pre-paid cards
By Mike Moen Public News Service As National Consumer Protection Week continues, watchdogs are reminding policymakers about the alarming presence…
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…
Report finds proposed changes to Medicaid funding would hit Kentucky, other rural states hard
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Nearly one-third of Medicaid funding could be on the chopping block as lawmakers look…
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 Kentucky kids lead fragmented and traumatic lives according to latest Kids Count County Data Book
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Nearly one in four Kentucky kids has experienced at least two Adverse Childhood Experiences,…
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…
New FBI data show no evidence of violent crime wave across the Commonwealth
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service New federal data show aggravated assaults are up in Kentucky by 7.2%, but other…
Federal Trade Commission report shows Kentucky’s older adults lose millions to fraud
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A new report from the Federal Trade Commission found older adults nationwide lost nearly…
WIC program updates guidelines to expand nutrition access for Kentucky moms and babies
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A federal nutrition program for low-income moms and babies now includes canned fish and…
CDC study shows most high school students report suffering some form of traumatic experience
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show three of every…
Experts offer tips for Kentuckians as Kynect Marketplace open enrollment period begins
Haga clic aquí versión en español. By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentuckians seeking quality, affordable marketplace health coverage can…
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