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Murray State University held a panel discussion Tuesday on the dangers of illicit fentanyl and how federal, state and local governments are combating the opioid epidemic through three main strategies – prevention, treatment, and enforcement.
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Legislation to amend the Kentucky Open Records Act cleared a Senate committee despite bipartisan criticism that it would undermine government transparency, though a controversial part of the bill was rejected.
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A bill advancing through the state legislature would create a system and potentially build a new facility for “high acuity” children with extreme levels of aggression or violent behavior.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An annual study says Illinois schools are taking steps to weather an acute teacher shortage and lists improvements. The study Tuesday by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools shows 90% of schools have at least a serious shortage, struggle to find substitutes and face fewer than five candidates for open positions. The study said it's helped to have additional state funding and greater flexibility in hiring substitutes. Schools responding to the survey said long term, teachers should be offered more attractive pensions, student loan forgiveness and more college scholarships. They suggest a salary parity study with occupations requiring similar education and licensure.
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A measure backed by Gov. Bill Lee would allow Tennessee's Department of Tourist Development to make deals without making the public aware, and it has now passed the Senate.
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A GOP lawmaker believes his bill to move up the licensing timeline for medical cannabis businesses in Kentucky will pass into law before the end of the session.
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A Black University of Louisville student says a Frankfort lobbyist acting in a personal capacity misrepresented a statement from her under oath to support anti-DEI legislation.
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Public K-12 schools in Kentucky could hire pastoral counselors to provide mental health services under an amended school safety bill.
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State Sen. Eva Burch hopes her experiences will convince her colleagues to leave abortion access up to doctors — and Arizona voters — this fall.
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One of the founders of behavioral economics, who incorporated human quirks into the study of how people make economic decisions, has died. Daniel Kahneman was 90.
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The "God Bless The USA" Bible is inspired by the Lee Greenwood anthem and includes copies of the nation's founding documents. Trump launched it ahead of Easter as his financial woes mount.
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Most people with dengue will show no signs of infection or experience only mild symptoms, but in rare cases infections can become severe and potentially fatal.
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For years, the NFL has tweaked kickoff rules to reduce injuries, resulting in kickoffs that were safer but more boring. The changes aim to re-introduce excitement while keeping injuries low.
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The Port of Baltimore handles high volumes of auto imports, so while it's at a standstill, some cars and trucks will have to be diverted to other ports, which could raise costs.