Kentucky
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
KY advocates: It's time to bury medical debt
It's estimated that one in three Kentuckians struggles to pay medical bills, and the issue continues to be a driving factor in personal bankruptcy …
Kentucky’s gubernatorial race breaks records, exceeds $44 million
By Anna Massoglia and Jimmy Cloutier for OpenSecrets.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection reporting for the OpenSecrets-Pu…
KY substance abuse groups focus on recovery equity and expansion
A new statewide program in Kentucky is providing addiction advocacy groups and recovery centers with flexible funding to focus on resource equity and …
KY utility regulators' 'mixed' decision on LG&E proposal
Critics say the latest decision from state regulators on Louisville Gas and Electric's proposal to build two new gas plants and cycle out two aging co…
Report: KY faces workforce crisis in sectors that support children
New county-level data show Kentucky is facing a severe shortage of workers in sectors supporting children, including teachers, counselors, child care …
Report finds Kentucky maternal deaths extend into postpartum period
Maternal mortality has increased in Kentucky, and the latest data from the United Health Foundation show more moms - especially those of color - are …
Kentucky Veterans' caregivers financially overburdened
Veterans Day happens once a year, but all year round, Kentuckians provide care for the veterans they love. According to data from AARP, they spend on …
Nonpartisan election resources available for Kentucky voters
As Kentucky voters head to the polls to choose the state's next governor, attorney general, secretary of state and other state officials, VOTE411.org …
Eye experts urge caution after FDA recalls dozens of eyedrop brands
As the Food and Drug Administration warned more than two dozen over-the-counter eyedrops could potentially cause infection, partial vision loss and …
Kentucky Public Retirees advocate for payments to reflect cost of living
Many retired Kentuckians are facing great personal stress over their finances, according to Kentucky Public Retirees. Larry Totten, president of the …
Report: Black Kentuckians continue to be incarcerated at high rates
A new study of incarceration trends shows Black people in the Commonwealth are jailed at a rate nearly three times higher than their white peers…
Kentucky governor’s race on track for new fundraising record
By Anna Massoglia for OpenSecrets.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection reporting for the OpenSecrets-Public News Service C…