WASHINGTON, March 29 -- America's Power issued the following statement on March 28, 2024, by President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth: * * * Today, the Kentucky General Assembly passed Senate Bill 349 that establishes a new commission of experts and stakeholders that will help to shape Kentucky's energy future. The members of the new 18-member commission are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. America's Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statemen  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 29 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement on March 28, 2024, by Kentucky Government Relations Director Doug Hogan: * * * The legislature's final version of the state's two-year operating budget drastically underfunds programs that help prevent kids from using tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and help those already addicted to quit. These programs are critical to reducing tobacco use, the number one cause of preven  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 29 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Consumer Reports urges Governor Andy Beshearto veto H.B. 15, a weak consumer data privacy bill that passed the Kentucky General Assembly today despite objections from consumer advocates. The bill includes some basic consumer rights, such as the right to know the information companies have collected about them, the right to delete certain information, and the right to limit some data disclosur  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, March 29 -- Kentucky Youth Advocates issued the following statement on March 28, 2024, by Executive Director Terry Brooks: * * * An investment in the student-to-teacher pipeline is an investment in our students - and the future of Kentucky's workforce and economic well-being. With today's final passage of House Bill 377 by the Senate, Kentucky school districts can now deepen their toolbox for recruiting and retaining quality and qualified teachers for their schools. HB 3  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, March 29 -- Kentucky Youth Advocates issued the following statement on March 28, 2024, by Executive Director Terry Brooks: * * * What's clear is that Kentucky's kids are facing a vaping epidemic, orchestrated by "big vape" companies through marketing and sweet flavors. What's also clear is that kids are getting their hands on vapes through local retailers despite state and federal tobacco-21 laws prohibiting selling to those underage. What is unclear is why the Kentucky G  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, March 29 -- Kentucky Youth Advocates issued the following statement on March 27, 2024, by Executive Director Terry Brooks: * * * Especially as we approach Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, we are joining our partners at the Kosair for Kids Face It Movement in celebrating passage of House Bill 275, championed by Representative James Tipton. This important piece of child sexual abuse prevention legislation will boost child safety in the immediate and ensure students ac  more