Childhood poverty declines in KY but education challenges remain
The 2026 Kids Count Data Book showed 67% of fourth graders in Kentucky are not proficient in reading, while three of four eighth graders are not proficient in math.
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Thrive Kentucky roadshow helps workers navigate safety net changes
Experts will discuss changes to federal safety-net programs during a series of upcoming Kentucky Thrive Roadshow events aimed at community professionals.
More Kentucky foster kids take advantage of college aid tool
More foster and adopted youth in Kentucky are using the state's college tuition waiver created specifically for them, according to a new report.
Wind energy advocates say Kentucky legislation could hurt industry
A new Kentucky law establishes a framework for carbon dioxide sequestration while also placing stricter regulations on wind energy turbines and how they're allowed to operate.
New data: Deportations could cause economic woes in Kentucky
Mass deportations would shrink Kentucky's workforce and could result in labor shortages, particularly in the restaurant and agriculture industries, according to a new report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.
Nonprofit pushes to renew childcare workforce in eastern Kentucky
A Kentucky childcare advocacy organization is using an $8 million grant to support rural childcare and early education in Appalachian Kentucky.
Kentucky engagement project unites communities through storytelling
Storytelling can help connect communities and share information helpful for social services and local health departments.
Federal infrastructure dollars fuel KY abandoned mine cleanup boom
A study by the Ohio River Valley Institute showed Kentucky will receive more than $1 billion over 15 years under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
KY law creates protections against educator sexual misconduct
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and across the state, advocates are raising the alarm about educator misconduct in schools.
Eastern KY communities work to build economic, climate resilience
In eastern Kentucky, Floyd County officials are spearheading several projects aimed at boosting economic and climate resilience in the region.