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Kentucky Senate supports call for study on universities' postbaccalaureate offerings

State lawmakers have been discussing the role of Kentucky’s higher education governing body tied to proposed post-graduate programs. The debate centered on the timing of establishing these new offerings.

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Educators are looking to help with pandemic related learning loss in Kentucky

Kentucky students are still recovering from learning loss related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Alcohol bill could mean a boost in Lexington liquor licensing

One of the measures being taken up in the Kentucky General Assembly could mean an increase in alcohol retailers in Lexington. The legislation affects five counties

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Kentucky Senate panel votes to move the Fish and Wildlife Resources Department

Reorganization bills are typically a part of any Kentucky legislative session. But one drawing emotional committee testimony involves moving the Fish and Wildlife Resources Department to the Department of Agriculture.

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Work program for Kentucky 12 and 13 year olds moves out of the Senate

The Kentucky Senate has acted to set in place framework for a work program involving 12 and 13-year-olds. GOP Bill Sponsor David Givens said these young people could earn money working with non-profits.

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Kentucky legislature discussing bill to aid childcare programs

Officials say childcare providers in Kentucky could be looking at a financial crisis later this year.

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Kentucky Senate budget expected to be unveiled over the next week

Prior to the start of the current 2024 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, many legislative leaders spoke of passing a new two-year budget as the priority. It’s getting to a point where final decisions will be made.

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Attorneys for women challenging Kentucky's anti-abortion laws say state's IVF clinics, clients in je

A lawsuit by three Jewish women seeking to overturn Kentucky’s laws banning abortions has gained more attention since in vitro fertilization clinics in Alabama shut down after a state Supreme Court ruling in that state.

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Kentucky Senate Votes To Expand Insurance Coverage For Stuttering

Kentucky Senate bill endorsed by Michael Kidd-Gilchrist aims to expand insurance coverage for stuttering treatment, addressing limitations in access to care.

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Kentucky Bill Expands Perinatal Palliative Care Services For Families

Kentucky bill proposes perinatal palliative care for nonviable pregnancies, sparking debate on abortion laws.

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University of Kentucky study identifies three ticks most likely to cause illness in humans

Spring is just around the corner and so is tick season. The University of Kentucky Entomology Department is engaged in a multi-year study of the pesky parasites.

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Vaping legislation focused on underage use goes to the Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky General Assembly is tackling the issue of teenage vaping. It comes in the form of additional regulation related to the manufacturing disclosure and sale of vape products.

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Kentucky Couple Finds Lost Powerball Ticket Worth ,000

Kentucky couple finds lost ,000 Powerball ticket in company car after months of regret. Luck can bring joy through unexpected windfalls.

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Kentucky Senate backs a new selection process for State Board of Education members

The Kentucky Senate has voted to change how members are chosen to sit on the governing board for the Commonwealth’s public secondary and elementary schools. Currently, the governor appoints members to the State Board of Education.

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Kentuckians reenact 1964 civil march on 60th anniversary in Frankfort

60 years ago, around 10,000 people gathered in front of Kentucky’s Capitol, demanding equal rights. The six-decade anniversary of that historic moment included reflection and a call to continue on with 2024 efforts.

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Annual Kentucky tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday March 6th

Alarms from nearby outdoor sirens and ALERT-FM receivers are set to go off at 10:07 a.m., alongside the statewide Emergency Alert System on weather radios and local broadcast stations.

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Gov. Beshear Stands Firm On DEI Practices At Universities

Gov. Beshear leads march in Kentucky, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education amidst legislative challenges.

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Kentucky marks four years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic on March 6th

Kentuckians will gather in Frankfort to remember those who were lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Five killed in plane crash on side of Nashville interstate

Victims yet to be named after single-engine aircraft from Kentucky crashes near highway on Monday evening

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month continues to carry a screening emphasis in Kentucky

Kentucky leads the nation in the incidence rate of colorectal cancer and is fourth in the mortality rate for this disease. Major gains though have been made in screening for this cancer, from 49th to now 15th nationally.

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University of Kentucky, Beam Suntory continue Beam Institute partnership

A $7.5 million investment from alcohol company Beam Suntory is going towards supporting the University of Kentucky’s James B. Beam Institute.

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COVID, strep throat and flu cases lead to three days off for Williamsburg students, staff

Williamsburg, in Whitley County, has an independent school district. That’s not uncommon in Kentucky. What is unusual is that their 850 students, from preschool to high school, all attend classes in one building – making it easier to spread COVID, the flu and strep throat.

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Kentuckians to commemorate 60th anniversary of Civil Rights march in Frankfort

March 5th marks the 60th anniversary of an event known as the March on Frankfort

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Gas stations and EV charging stations the focus of legislation in Frankfort

Providing fuel to power Kentucky vehicles in the future is the subject of legislation in the General Assembly. GOP Monticello Representative Ken Upchurch is the sponsor of HB 581. He told committee members last week it would, quote, “ensure statewide consistency in an already highly regulated industry."

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