Kentucky Lantern

Beshear’s ‘Pre-K for All’ meets concerns from some key GOP budget-writers

Some key Republican House lawmakers voiced concerns about Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s proposed “Pre-K for All," or ...
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Freedom versus public health: Kentucky House passes cigar bar bill

Health organizations have said the presence of cigar bars would compromise public health. Breathing secondhand smoke can ...
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Kentucky Black lawmakers’ program reflects on Black history and the need to still teach it

Speakers reflected on the past and looked to the future during the Kentucky Black Legislative Caucus's annual Black History ...
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Kentucky House advances eating disorder treatment reform bill

About 9% of Americans live with eating disorders, which can lead to a “preoccupation” with food intake, weight, calories and more.
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Beshear super PAC gets $450K from Pennsylvania doctor

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's super PAC upped its fundraising in the second half of 2025 amid expectations the Democrat will run for president.