Kentucky
Monday, May 23, 2022
Demand for After-School, Summer Learning Programs Soars Across KY
A new survey finds 8 in 10 Kentucky parents say afterschool programs could help their child combat social and mental-health struggles by reducing unpr…
KY Mothers-to-Be Urged to Get Vaccinated Against COVID
While many Americans have resumed normal lives after the past two years, the COVID pandemic has not gone away, especially if you have a pre-existing …
Post-Pandemic, KY Returns to World-High Incarceration Rate
After a drop due to the COVID pandemic, new research found Kentucky is once again crowding more people into jails and prisons. The Bluegrass State …
AARP Shares KY Voter Resources Ahead of May 17 Primary
Ahead of Kentucky's May 17 primary election, residents have several ways to educate themselves on voting changes, deadlines, how to find their …
New KY Law Aims to Improve Domestic-Violence Homicide Tracking
Kentucky will soon begin developing a coordinated, statewide system for reporting crimes related to intimate-partner violence. Gov. Andy Beshear's …
New KY Law Clarifies Definition of Child Abuse
Gov. Andy Beshear has signed legislation clarifying the definition of child abuse and neglect, and allowing the state to move faster on suspected …
Abortion Rights Remain for KY Women, For Now
The ACLU of Kentucky said it remains unclear whether women seeking abortions after 15 weeks are protected from penalties, after a federal judge …
More KY Kids Could Go Hungry This Summer When Federal Waivers Expire
Federal waivers put in place at the height of the pandemic allowed federal child nutrition programs more flexibility in delivering meals to households…
KY Colleges See Enrollment Dip
Despite a college enrollment drop triggered by the pandemic, Kentucky's colleges are continuing to close gaps in graduation and retention rates…
KY Bill Would Expand Jobless Benefits to Those Fleeing Domestic Violence
Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits to victims of domestic violence. House Bill 83 would …
Friday Deadline to Submit Public Comments on LG&E and KU 15-Year Plan
Kentucky's Public Service Commission is evaluating the state's two largest utilities' long-term plans for energy investment, infrastructure and …
Report: 67% of KY Streams, Rivers Impaired 50 Years After Clean Water Act
A recent report found 67% of streams and rivers in the Commonwealth are designated as "impaired for any use." An impaired waterway can contain unsafe…