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Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence; NY lawmakers supported House bill harmful to nonprofits; Report: Chesapeake Bay cleanup deadline looms as officials propose next phase; Michiganders rally at state capital to end prison crisis.

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Trump promises a smooth transition this time. South Dakota Sen. John Thune will lead that chamber's new majority, and one failed bill could be an omen of what a GOP trifecta in Washington will bring.

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An urban vote slump, not the rural electorate, tipped the presidential election. Minnesota voters approved more lottery money to support conservation and clean water. And a survey shows strong broadband lets rural businesses boom.

Kentucky

Research shows Kentucky ranks number one in the country in residential treatment beds per capita, with 70.34 beds per 100,000 population. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, November 14, 2024

New KY program aims to turn recovery into career pathway

A statewide program in Kentucky aims to provide credentialing and pathways to a career in social work for people in substance use disorder recovery…

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People eligible for a Dual Special Needs Plan are a diverse group, as nearly half are people of color and nearly 40% are under age 65, according to the health care advocacy group KFF. (Adobe Stock)<br />

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Many Kentuckians qualify for dual-needs health coverage

Nearly 13 million people nationwide, including the around 2 million peoplein Kentucky enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, may qualify for coverage …

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The federal Scams Against Older Adults Advisory Group, formed in 2022, works to better identify and stop scams affecting older adults. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, November 11, 2024

Report: KY's older adults now losing millions to fraud

A new report from the Federal Trade Commission found older adults nationwide lost nearly $2 billion to fraud. The combined median loss reported by …

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The addition of more than 750 megawatts of renewable energy for rural portions of Kentucky significantly reduces the amount of greenhouse gases developed by natural gas and coal-fired generators. (Adobe Stock)
Power co-op to add renewable solar energy to KY rural transmission grid

New funding from the federal Empowering Rural America program will allow the East Kentucky Power Cooperative to add more than 750 megawatts of solar e…

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In 2024, seven in 10 Americans approve of labor unions, near a 60-year high, according to a recent Gallup poll. (Adobe Stock)<br />
KY labor unions want next administration to support PRO Act

Labor groups in Kentucky and across the nation are pushing for the next administration to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize, or PRO, Act…

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From 2019 to 2020, the percentage of children ages 1 through 17 who had a dental examination or cleaning in the past 12 months decreased from 83.8% to 80.9%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)
On National Brush Day, new resources in KY to boost oral health

Today is National Brush Day and experts across Kentucky are reminding residents to brush their teeth twice a day, floss, avoid smoking, and …

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The nonprofit Step By Step in Lexington said a major barrier to participation is a lack of understanding among grocery stores about how WIC works and what products are covered under the program. (Honeysage Photo Co.)
WIC program updates to expand nutrition access for KY moms, babies

A federal nutrition program for low-income moms and babies now includes canned fish and beans, whole grains such as quinoa and cornmeal, and more …

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The 2022 National Survey of Children's Health revealed 44% of children in Kentucky had experienced one or more adverse childhood experiences. (Adobe Stock)
Study: Most high school students say they have had a traumatic experience

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show three of every four high school students nationwide said they have experienced at le…

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Nearly 50 million Americans have been covered through the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplaces over the last decade, according to federal data. (Adobe Stock/fictional person generated by AI)
Experts offer tips for Kentuckians during open enrollment

Kentuckians seeking quality, affordable marketplace health coverage can now preview plans for 2025 on kynect.ky.gov - and have from November 1 …

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Poll: KY rural voters want policies to protect workers

Most rural voters and more than 60% of rural young people said they support raising incomes for working people and lowering the cost of living…

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According to a 2022 Pew survey, kids spend on average more than 91 minutes a day on TikTok. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Kentucky sues TikTok over child harm, consumer protection violations

An analysis of court documents by Kentucky Public Radio revealed the social media company TikTok knew users can become addicted to the platform in und…

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Lead pipes were banned in Kentucky in 1998, according to the Northern Kentucky Water District. (Adobe Stock)<br />
EPA: Kentucky lead pipes on the way out

Utilities in Kentucky will soon begin replacing lead pipes that supply drinking water to homes, after the Environmental Protection agency announced …

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