Abortion Discussion In KY A proposed ballot measure aimed at amending Kentucky’s Constitution to ensure it doesn’t offer protections for those favoring abortion rights was advanced by a House committee on Thursday.Kentucky lawmakers have moved aggressively to put pro-life conditions in place since Republicans assumed total control of the legislature in the 2017 session.…
Controlling Insulin Expenses In KY In a state consumed by high diabetes rates, the Kentucky House passed legislation Wednesday to limit out-of-pocket costs paid by many Kentuckians relying on life-saving insulin supplies.The bill cleared the House on a 92-0 vote and now goes to the Senate.The bipartisan measure would limit out-of-pocket costs at $100…
Perry County Memorial A project is underway to remember some of Perry County’s greatest heroes and their service.Hazard Police Chief Minor Allen says after a long time in the making, a fallen officer memorial is almost a reality.”This is been something on my mind for probably 10 or 15 years, to try to get…
Challenge To Real-ID’s Kentucky lawmakers have been advancing legislation that would require voters to show a government-issued photo ID in order to cast a ballot, but a civil liberties group says it’s likely to mount a court challenge if the bill becomes law.The Republican-backed measure cleared a House committee on a party-line vote Thursday.…
Building A Blessing Box The First Presbyterian Church in Hazard built a blessing box to help those in the community.A church elder and his wife were inspired to build a blessing box after hearing a sermon during Advent season.”They [church members] suggested that we bless people by simply putting a box on the corner…
KY Basketball Star Tony Delk Being Inducted Former University of Kentucky basketball star and NBA player Tony Delk will be inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.Delk is a Covington, Tennessee, native and played at Haywood High in Brownsville. He was a Parade All-American, McDonalds All-American and 3A Mr. Basketball for Tennessee in…
Governor Staffing Career Centers Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pledging to speed up unemployment insurance claims by improving staffing at career centers around the state.Beshear announced Wednesday that current staff have been retrained in 12 local centers to help people seeking unemployment insurance.Beshear said that has led to decreased wait times. Beshear said the…
Athiest Wins License Plate Dispute The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has to pay more than $150,000 in legal fees for a man who won a lawsuit allowing him to put “IM GOD” on his license plate.A judge ruled this week that the state agency must pay $150,715.50 in attorneys’ fees and an additional $491.24 for…
Limiting The Cost Of Diabetes Supplies In a state affected by high diabetes rates, the Kentucky House passed legislation Wednesday to limit out-of-pocket costs paid by many Kentuckians relying on life-saving insulin supplies.The bill cleared the House on a 92-0 vote and now goes to the Senate.The bipartisan measure would limit out-of-pocket costs at…
Gubernatorial Limits On Pardon Powers A Kentucky legislative panel gave initial approval to a proposed constitutional amendment to put limits on a governor’s power to grant pardons.The proposed amendment stems from a flurry of last-minute pardons by former Gov. Matt Bevin.The measure cleared the Senate State and Local Government Committee Wednesday.It stems from a…