BY ERIN BILLUPS | NATIONWIDE Electronic cigarettes have been around for over a decade, but that’s a relatively short time in the world of science and medicine. So very little is known about the long term health effects, like what the flavors and propellants may be doing to the respiratory system. But as research picks…
BY JOE RAGUSA KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. — Responding to Governor Andy Beshear’s State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday night, Republican legislative leaders say they’re happy with the bipartisan tone, but they want to see more specifics about his agenda. House Speaker David Osborne, R-Prospect, said that includes items like criminal justice reform. “I don’t think you start with the…
BY JOE RAGUSA | KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. – A non-partisan group is pushing for reforms to the way Kentucky draws its legislative districts. The League of Women Voters of Kentucky wants a lawmaker to sponsor its Fair Maps Act. The current redistricting process allows the majority party of state government to control how districts are drawn. With…
BY JOE RAGUSA | KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Black Legislative Caucus isn’t a large group, only nine members, and all of them are in the Democratic minority. Caucus chairman state Rep. Reginald Meeks, D-Louisville, said getting their priorities through will take some negotiating with Republican leaders. “We believe that they will understanding, that they will…
BY JOE RAGUSA | KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Senators filed more bills Monday, detailing their top priorities as committee hearings start this week. State Sen. Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, introduced Senate Bill 8, called the School Safety and Resiliency Act. It would require school resource officers to carry a handgun. Wise specifically called out Jefferson County Public…
BY EILEEN STREET | KENTUCKY LEXINGTON, Ky. – Often when one is in recovery for addiction, they turn to a 12-step mutual support group, but there are also other options. One of those is called Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery). At the start of a meeting, participants only introduce themselves by name. “I’m just Craig. So sometimes I’ll…
By Kyeland Jackson Listen to the episode here. Kentuckians and the state’s economy would benefit from expanding criminal record expungement laws, according to panelists on WFPL’s In Conversation. Guests talked about how the expungement process works, who is eligible and what resources are available for people who qualify. Our guests included: Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy…
BY MICHON LINDSTROM KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky – The 2020 General Assembly session is under way in Frankfort and the Kentucky Farm Bureau has several priorities they would like to see passed during this budget year. KFB says it’s important funds from the Master Settlement Agreement are continued to be invested in agriculture. “We’ve invested so much money in…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was a new look in House leadership for both Republicans and Democrats on the opening day of the 2020 General Assembly on Tuesday. Speaker Pro Tem David Meade, R-Stanford, took over the duties as Majority Leader from Rep. John “Bam” Carney, who has been hospitalized since before Christmas with…
by Leanne Fuller, Rebecca Gangemella PADUCAH — Several candidates have filed to run for Kentucky House seats representing west Kentucky districts. Corbin Snardon has filed to run for Kentucky House District 3. Snardon is currently the assistant principal at Paducah Middle School. Corbin Snardon Courtesy Daniel Hurt A news release announcing his candidacy says Snardon is…