KY Lawmakers Respond to Federal Health Care Reforms
Over the next few months, the federal health care law moves into a new phase. Beginning in October, Kentuckians can buy health insurance through a new,
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Black Lung Disease Topic At Symposium
Over the decades, great gains have been made in reducing black lung disease among coal miners. But, recently, the sometimes fatal condition has seen an
Animal Protection Legislation Likely In 2014
The Kentucky General Assembly will likely consider ‘animal protection’ legislation in 2014. Melodie Zentall is with the Kentucky Coalition for Animal
MSHA Working To Improve Coal Mine Safety
It’s never happened, but a leading official in the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration believes a fatality-free year in coal mining is achievable
Heroin Use Growing In Appalachia
Heroin abuse, according to an eastern Kentucky prosecutor, is growing more evident in Appalachia. Given the Commonwealth’s crackdown on prescription drug
Lexington Considers Downtown Improvements
Lexington’s city council hopes to accelerate progress in its new downtown distillery district. Lexington’s new distillery district, located along
Lexington Leaders Consider Domestic Partner Benefits
Lexington city leaders will again consider domestic partner benefits for the city’s workforce. Benefits for same-sex partners and unmarried couples were
Child Care Rally In Frankfort
A rally Monday (August 19) in Frankfort urged state leaders to spend surplus dollars on programs that provide child care. Since April (2013), no new
Kentucky Aviation Seeks Support
Kentucky’s aviation industry is looking for some tax relief. Airport representatives came to Frankfort today for National Aviation Day. Kentucky Aviation
Lawmakers To Discuss Redistricting
Kentucky lawmakers will try once again to establish legislative boundaries this week in Frankfort. A first attempt to redraw house and senate boundaries