Kentucky House Democrats elect new leadership team ahead of 2023 legislative session

WKU Public Radio | By Dalton York Democrats in the Kentucky House of Representatives have elected new leaders ahead of the 2023 legislative session. Representative Derrick Graham of Frankfort will serve as minority floor leader, replacing outgoing caucus leader Joni Jenkins of Louisville. He’ll be the first Black legislative caucus leader in the commonwealth’s history. Northern…

CVS, Walgreens limit sales of children’s pain relief medications

By CNN Newsource staff (CNN) – The outbreak of respiratory viruses affecting kids across the country has caused a run on some children’s medicines. Two of the country’s biggest pharmacy chains, CVS and Walgreens, have responded. The companies announced Monday they will limit purchases of children’s pain relief products. Walgreens will allow six over-the-counter purchases, while…

UK researchers pitch infection, cancer, Alzheimer’s innovations to potential investors

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Three University of Kentucky researchers presented their work in November at an academic bioscience showcase in New Orleans called BIO on the BAYOU. This year’s conference focused on presenting “research the way you want it” to potential collaborators, including investors and corporations. UK’s scientists also gave business pitches in 10-minute slots, with seven minutes…

Poll: Kentuckians are increasingly ‘over’ the pandemic, but the majority are receptive to annual boosters

WUKY | By Josh James A new poll shows more Kentuckians consider the pandemic to be over in the commonwealth. Likewise, an increasing number see getting COVID vaccines as a personal choice rather than a public health responsibility. The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has been tracking Kentuckians’ attitudes toward the pandemic and vaccines since February…