Regional & State Archives

Kentucky bill to give more support to kinship caregivers in limbo. Who’s to blame?

by Sylvia Goodman
May 15, 2025

The Kentucky General Assembly passed Senate Bill 151 with bipartisan support. More than a year later, it still hasn’t been implemented. While the state says they don’t have the funds to implement, lawmakers say their spending proves otherwise.

Will Medicaid changes ‘heal or hurt?’ Kentuckians disagree in Louisville debate

by Sarah Ladd
May 15, 2025

The federal-state Medicaid program pays for almost 1 in 3 Kentuckians’ health care.

Kentucky’s Republican senators are key voices opposing Trump on tariffs

by Sylvia Goodman
May 13, 2025

As tariffs and trade deals seem to change and shift day by day, Kentucky businesses are scrambling to figure out a strategy. Meanwhile, a few of Kentucky’s federal lawmakers have been some of the most outspoken conservative opposition to the president’s economic platform.

Worsening allergies aren’t your imagination − windy days create the perfect pollen storm

by Christine Cairns Fortuin
May 11, 2025

What could make this pollen boost even worse?

U.S. appeals court upholds death sentence for Kentucky man convicted of 1985 murder

by McKenna Horsley
May 9, 2025

Kentucky has had no executions since 2008. Attorney General Russell Coleman wants that to change.

Climate change intensified April flooding in Kentucky, according to scientific modeling

by Liam Niemeyer
May 9, 2025

As temperatures rise so will likelihood of extreme rainfall, a recent report predicts.

23andMe users’ genetic data is at risk, state AGs warn

by Anna Claire Vollers
May 8, 2025

State and federal laws may not protect consumers’ DNA information. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, a Republican, issued a consumer alert anout the issue on April 9.

REAL ID deadline is here but travelers who missed it may still be able to fly

by McKenna Horsley
May 8, 2025

In addition to the REAL ID implementation, a state law went into effect this year requiring drivers to pass a vision test when renewing their licenses.