Kentucky lawmakers from both parties are hoping to lessen childhood hunger while also supporting farmers with new legislation set to be introduced in next year’s legislative session. The pre-filed legislation from Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, D-Louisville, and Reps. Chad Aull, D-Lexington, and Scott McPherson, R-Scottsville, would establish the “Kentucky Proud School Match Program.” In a […]
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‘Forever chemicals:’ Now that feds have acted, some say Kentucky should do more
Kentucky lawmakers have taken some steps to address PFAS exposure, including a ban on PFAS-containing firefighting foam and a resolution directing the Energy and Environment Cabinet to provide guidance about PFAS handling, but more needs to be done to protect the public from the harmful effects of the chemicals.
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Kentucky Senate votes for partisan elections for state school board
The Kentucky Senate voted Tuesday to require partisan elections for the Kentucky Board of Education, eliminating the governor’s ability to appoint members of the board.