During the pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear used his emergency powers to allow nurse practitioners to prescribe controlled substances. The executive order ended in January.
Local water supplies in southern Illinois, western Kentucky and western Tennessee could become more of a concern in the region if this dry spell continues.
"Kynectors," who help Kentuckians sign up for coverage on Kynect, are available at no charge in every county to answer questions and help people sign up for coverage.
