Kentucky’s drug czar to retire after 22 years on the job
During Ingram’s time with the Office of Drug Control Policy, overdose deaths took a downward turn.
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Kentucky to receive millions in federal funding for mental health services
The money will be used to support the 988 suicide prevention lifeline, youth mental health, addiction recovery, doula services and more.
Kentucky writer, farmer and advocate Wendell Berry dies at 92
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Kentucky judge allows case arguing period product tax is unconstitutional to proceed
Kentucky is one of 18 states that still tax period products, according to Period Law.
Kentucky has a measles outbreak, most cases in decades
Measles is extremely contagious and spread through the air from coughs or sneezes, according to the CDC.
Judicial commission reprimands judge for appearance of bias
According to the reprimand notice, the judge didn’t disclose the relationship after the hearing, either; the witness told the prosecutor.
Kentucky research: CBD, THC combo can improve late-stage dementia patients’ quality of life
Kentucky has a medical cannabis program, approved by the legislature in 2023, which allows patients experiencing a range of chronic distress to get medical marijuana prescriptions.
Couple denied wedding license by Kim Davis allege she has covered up assets owed them
In 2015, after the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, Davis would not issue David Ermold and David Moore a marriage license based on her personal religious beliefs.
Kentucky’s ‘blizzard of opportunities and obligations’ to its children
There are many lawmakers working on children’s issues, from childcare reform to vaping prevention and the criminalization of sexual extortion.