Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky: Major gap in new FDA regulations governing flavored e-cigarettes
A partial ban on flavored e-cigarettes that went into effect nationwide last week has a major loophole that keeps kid-friendly…
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Smoke-free advocates rally in Frankfort for measures to decrease soaring youth use of e-cigarettes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s Coalition for a Smoke-free Tomorrow rallied in Frankfort this week to call on…
Here are your choices in Tuesday’s election for Governor/Lt. Governor, local special elections
Staff report Second of two parts: Governor/Lt. Governor and local special elections On Tuesday, November 5, voters will be choosing…
Kentucky’s political tradition, Fancy Farm, coming up on Aug. 3 — here’s the lineup so far
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Six-minute speeches from gubernatorial candidates Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear highlight a…
Al Cross: Beshear, Bevin, Alvarado finagle with the facts, but everyone wants their own version of truth
People and politicians have always wanted their own versions of the truth, facts and science be damned, but the modern…
Kentucky Today: Where the two Republican candidates for governor stand on important issues
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The gubernatorial primary is Tuesday and here is a look on how the major gubernatorial…
Governor signs into law ban on use of tobacco in all Kentucky public schools and events, effective July 1
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Matt Bevin has signed into law to ban the use of tobacco products…
Tobacco-free schools bill passes on last day, now awaits Governor Bevin’s signature or veto
A bill to ban the use of tobacco products in all Kentucky public schools and events finally passed on the…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services touts results in first year of Red Tape Reduction Initiative
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is working to eliminate numerous regulations reviewed as part of the state…
State Senate passes bill prohibiting abortions after 20 or more weeks of pregnancy; goes to House
The state Senate Thursday approved legislation that would prohibit a woman from having an abortion in Kentucky if she is…
State Senator Alvarado awarded $200,000 in defamation suit against former rival for false ads
A state senator in Winchester (Best Places map), has won a defamation lawsuit against a former rival for running false political…
Hera Biolabs to establish new headquarters in Lexington, investment of $1.8 million will add 23 jobs
Gov. Matt Bevin and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray have announced Hera BioLabs Inc., will establish a new headquarters and create…
Kentucky by Heart: Soured on politicians? Here are a few examples of ones who might change your mind
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist For sure, criticizing politics and politicians is not a novel practice seen only in modern…