FRANKFORT, Ky. – With Kentucky currently under a State of Emergency, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the activation of the Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline. Attorney General Coleman encourages any Kentuckian who suspects price gouging to report it online or by calling (888)…
Read MoreUPDATE, 2 p.m. — Power crews have been making headway in restoring power across Appalachia, even as the potential for more outages looms this evening. The number of outages in Eastern Kentucky as of 2 p.m. had fallen to fewer than 19,000, down from more than 21,000 at 11 a.m. Those include nearly…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — The full impact of a winter storm bearing down on Kentucky is yet to be known, but already, state and officials have issued orders declaring a State of Emergency. Gov. Andy Beshear issued his order on Saturday. The State of Emergency is a necessary legal requirement to activate state…
Read MoreNearly 13 million people nationwide, including the around 2 million peoplein Kentucky enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, may qualify for coverage under a Dual Special Needs Plan. Chloe Atwater, health justice attorney at the Kentucky Equal Justice Center, said nearly 40% of the state’s…
Read MoreA federal nutrition program for low-income moms and babies now includes canned fish and beans, whole grains such as quinoa and cornmeal, and more money for fruits and vegetables. Theda Simpson, a former participant in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — The SOAR Summit has announced that Gayle Manchin, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, will deliver the keynote address at the closing plenary session of the 2024 Summit. Manchin will speak on Friday, Oct. 18, at the University of Pikeville, bringing a close to…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is getting a boost in his bid to move from the Governor’s Mansion to Number One Observatory Circle, better known as the vice president’s residence. Beshear has been rumored to be on the shortlist for consideration as likely Democratic nominee…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentuckians have less than a week to register to vote in next month’s primary election. If folks miss the April 22 deadline, residents can still register to vote in the presidential election this fall. Laura Weinstein, chair of the League of Women Voters of Kentucky, is…
Read MoreThe shrinking supply of child-care workers continues to impact Kentucky, and advocates say helping more people receive a Child Development Associate degree could fill critical gaps in child care and early learning — especially in rural regions. Jennifer Roe is an early-childhood coordinator with…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — Beginning Monday, Eastern Kentucky local governments and other entities that were impacted by the 2022 floods can apply for funding from a massive pool of money set aside for aiding the recovery. The Kentucky Department for Local Government will accept applications from local…
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