KY Bill Lets Veterinarians Report Abuse, But They’ll Need A Second Opinion On Farmed Animals

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…

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Stay Home From Work? Many Kentuckians Can’t.

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.…

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Former Dept. of Natural Resources Commissioner, Harlan native Allen Luttrell dead

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…

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Kentucky Eating Disorder Bill Aims to Bring Awareness to the “Silent Epidemic”

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…

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Guthrie on Coronavirus: “We Need to Prepare.”

By WBKO News Staff WASHINGTON, DC (WBKO) – Second District U.S.Congressman Brett Guthrie from Bowling Green is the senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health, and Republican leader of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Wednesday he questioned U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and other senior administration officials…

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