By STU JOHNSON Radon testing would be required at Kentucky’s licensed child care centers once every five years under a bill before the full House. The legislation got the backing of the House Health and Family Services Committee last week. Western Kentucky Representative Michael Meredith said grant money could help with mitigation work. “To allow federal,…
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…
By JOSH JAMES Kentucky health officials are promising a robust response to a potential outbreak of COVID-19 and dispensing advice for avoiding the illness, but following those recommendations isn’t always as simple as it sounds— especially for low wage workers. State officials can’t stress it enough: wash your hands, get the flu shot, and, as Gov.…
By Jordan Whitaker BAXTER, Ky. (WYMT)- The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet reported that Allen Luttrell, the former Department of Natural Resources Commissioner, died suddenly over the weekend. Mr. Luttrell was twice appointed commissioner of the Department for Natural Resources, most recently in 2016 by former Governor Matt Bevin. He held that position until 2018. Mr. Luttrell…
BY ASHLEIGH MILLS | KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Eating disorder treatment experts call the illness a “silent epidemic.” Now, they’re pushing for a new law in Kentucky. Senate Bill 82 would create the Kentucky Eating Disorders Council, which would consist of experts to work on better, more accessible treatment for those who suffer in the Bluegrass. Dr. Cherie Levinson…
On March 7, 1965, several hundred people in Selma marched to Alabama’s state capitol, Montgomery, in a fight for equal voting rights. by Jeff Burnett (WHAS 11), CJ Daniels FRANKFORT, Ky. (WHAS11) – Hundreds gathered at the State Capitol Sunday to re-enact the historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights. It was the…
By STU JOHNSON The Kentucky legislature is considering imposing a new fee paid by ambulance providers across the state. It’s an assessment these same emergency medical service entities support. Jim Duke with the Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association said the 5 and a half percent fee would be assessed on emergency revenues coming into ambulance services. Duke…
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to help people with opioid and alcohol addictions to get prescription drugs to treat their substance-use disorders — the recognized standard of drug treatment — passed unanimously out of committee last week and now heads to the full House. House Bill 389, sponsored by Rep. Kim Moser,…
