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Kentucky Republicans passed a bill out of a committee Monday that would put tighter rules on public assistance despite strong concerns from various advocacy groups and organizations that it would strip many low-income Kentuckians of needed assistance with food and healthcare.
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Republican lawmakers rushed a bill through the Kentucky House of Representatives Thursday adding work requirements for some Medicaid recipients and charging state officials with investigating food benefit use, among other proposed changes to public assistance.
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A GOP-sponsored bill implementing several tighter rules for various types of public assistance, including food stamps and Medicaid, is set to be heard Thursday in the Kentucky House of Representatives Health and Family Services committee. State officials and some advocates worry the legislation could harm many low-income Kentuckians receiving assistance with food, healthcare and more.
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Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a measure to end the coronavirus-related state of emergency, saying it would take away emergency food benefits.
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The senators are introducing a bill that would make pandemic-related food benefits for college students permanent and create grants for colleges to address hunger.
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This article is part of a special series produced by Murray State University students participating in an investigative reporting fellowship partnership…
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The Federal Trade Commission gave nine social media and tech companies 45 days to hand over details on how they collect user data. It is the latest move by government actors to regulate Big Tech.
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The Democratic challenger taking on Republican Incumbent Congressman James Comer for Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District said he will be “more…
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A new report says the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) improves health and reduces costs across Kentucky. The report from the left...
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Congressman James Comer at a federal hearing Wednesday spoke in support of a proposal to change who is eligible to receive food stamps through the…