Day: December 17, 2018
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AG Andy Beshear says he will ‘lead the fight’ to overturn Texas federal judge’s ruling that Obamacare is unconstitutional
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin shakes hands with Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear before one of Bevin’s State of the Commonwealth speeches. (AP photo by Timothy Easley) — A federal judge in Texas has...
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As support for medical marijuana in Kentucky increases, a resolution asks the federal government to speed research on it
Rep. Danny Bentley and Dianne McFarling, a certified prevention specialist, spoke at the Dec. 12 interim joint health committee meeting. (Photo by Melissa Patrick) — By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross...
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Ky.’s hepatitis A outbreak is over 3,000 cases. It may be slacking off, but it’s done that before. Advice: wash hands, get vaccinated.
Kentucky’s hepatitis A outbreak appears to have hit a plateau or even be slacking off, but it has made such moves before, and then resurged. And the state continues to...
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Kentucky’s spending on tobacco prevention and cessation goes up, but still falls far short of federal recommendations
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids chart — Kentucky leads the nation in smoking and tobacco-related health costs, but ranks 35th in how much it spends from tobacco-tax revenue and the millions...
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Court of Appeals OKs release of court records that could reveal more about how company promoted OxyContin, opioid epidemic
Purdue Pharma is privately held. (AP photo by Douglas Healey) — The state Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a Pike County judge’s ruling to release secret records about the marketing...