Politics

House committee approves bill loosening child labor standards

A bill weakening Kentucky’s child labor laws got committee approval Thursday morning. House Bill 255, sponsored by Rep.…

Politics

Amid substitute teacher shortage, House passes bill lowering requirements

A few weeks ago, Rep. Timmy Truett, a McKee Republican and elementary school principal, called his assistant principal…

Politics

‘Can’t rewrite that history:’ Senate passes anti-DEI bill

The first of several bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion has received approval in one chamber of the…

Z-News Main

Kentucky lawmakers advance proposed property tax freeze for older homeowners

By Bruce Schreiner, The Associated Press FRANKFORT — Kentucky lawmakers have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment meant to…

Z-News Main

As blood runs short in Ky. and the U.S., Red Cross seeks donors

By Al Cross, Kentucky Health News Responding to a potentially dangerous shortage of blood, Gov. Andy Beshear and…

Politics

Carroll unveils $300 million early childhood education bill

Kentucky’s early childhood education centers are nearing a cliff. A federal funding cliff, that is. Soon, pandemic-era support…

Politics

Bill banning NDAs involving student-teacher misconduct passes House

A bill prohibiting schools from entering into nondisclosure agreements related to abusive conduct involving minors or students is…

Z-News Main

Ky. and Okla. lead the nation in adult daily vaping; with additional metrics, Forbes ranks Ky. as the No. 2 vaping state, behind Tenn.

By Kentucky Health News Kentucky adults use electronic cigarettes daily at the highest rate in the nation, equaled…

Z-News Main

Kentucky water plants would no longer have to add tooth-protecting fluoride to water, under bill approved by a committee

By Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern Kentucky water utilities would no longer be required to add or adjust fluoride…

Z-News Main

Three arrested in connection to alleged stabbing in Lincoln County

Danville Advocate-Messenger Three people were arrested in connection to an alleged stabbing in the Lincoln and Pulaski counties…