By STU JOHNSON The House Education Committee has passed legislation to establish a cannabis research center at the University of Kentucky. Under the bill, UK would work with researchers at other state universities. Taylor Mill Representative Kim Moser is sponsoring the legislation. “It’s important that cannabis be researched for its effectiveness as a medication and that…
By JOSH JAMES A bill granting Kentucky veterinarians legal protections if they report suspected animal abuse to law enforcement has cleared committee, but not without one change. As it stands, veterinarians need a waiver, subpoena, or court order to alert authorities of possible animal abuse. Backers of Senate Bill 21 hope to change that. “We remain the only state in…
By The Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is trying to jump-start a stalled health care bill. House Bill 21 would prevent health insurers from denying coverage due to preexisting medical conditions. The bill’s supporters said Tuesday there’s a growing sense of urgency to pass the legislation. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed…
