Kentucky schools could face $40 million ‘shortfall,’ says state education commissioner by McKenna Horsley January 22, 2025 Last week, students on the Kentucky Student Voice Team filed a lawsuit against the state for failing to provide “an adequate and equitable public education.”
Utilities offer tips, assistance on lower energy bills as cold weather continues by Shepherd Snyder January 22, 2025 Those struggling with high utility bills can reach out to their local Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) office
Kentucky has ‘very high’ rate of respiratory illness by Melissa Patrick January 20, 2025 Multiple viruses, including flu, RSV and COVID-19, have contributed to the state’s high activity level.
Spending to lobby Kentucky lawmakers hits a new high by Tom Loftus January 19, 2025 A record $28.1 million was spent in 2024 by nearly 900 corporations, associations and other groups to influence Kentucky lawmakers.
Judge refuses to issue injunction blocking nursing home staff mandates by Clark Kauffman January 17, 2025 Last year, the Biden administration approved new staffing requirements for nursing homes that collect taxpayer money through Medicaid and Medicare.
Commentary: Kentucky’s greatest statesman also had designs on Canada by Berry Craig January 16, 2025 Two centuries ago, Henry Clay was gung ho for invading Canada, then a British possession.
Crystal Wilkinson among new members chosen for Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame by Jennifer P. Brown January 15, 2025 The induction ceremony will be March 10 in Lexington.
Whiskey maker Brown-Forman to close Louisville site, lay off about 650 workers globally by McKenna Horsley January 15, 2025 Brown-Forman’s portfolio includes brands Woodford Reserve, Old Forester and Jack Daniel’s.
Students sue Ky. for failing to provide ‘adequate and equitable public education’ by McKenna Horsley January 14, 2025 The lawsuit claims the legislature and state education officials are falling short of their constitutional obligations.
Medicaid rate improvements boosting health of Kentucky hospitals and their patients by Melissa Patrick January 14, 2025 State laws boosting Medicaid payments to hospitals are working well, a legislative committee was recently told.
Beshear talks economic momentum – and how Kentucky can keep it going – in Paducah by Derek Operle January 14, 2025
All Kentucky school districts now have policies against corporal punishment by Sarah Ladd January 14, 2025 Advocates for children say Kentucky’s legislature should enact a statewide ban on the use of corporal punishment in schools.
