SB 150 Would Cushion the Blow for Unemployed Workers and Our Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing business closures and a drop in consumer spending that is resulting in major, widespread layoffs...
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95 Organizations Across Kentucky Agree: We Need a Safety Net That Works for Us, Not Against Us
Many Kentuckians are simply a lost job, new baby, accident or illness away from qualifying for Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), and Kentucky...
SB 1 Will Worsen Racial Disparities in Kentucky
Each time it passes new legislation, Kentucky’s General Assembly has an opportunity to address barriers faced by Kentuckians of color and promote policies that allow all of us to thrive,...
Medicaid Is Foundational for Kentucky’s Health
Health coverage is foundational to good health and in Kentucky, no single insurer is as foundational as Medicaid. In a very real way, Medicaid is for all of us; From...
Will the 2020 Budget Session Be Like Watching Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day in 2020 is less than a week after Governor-Elect Beshear is due to lay out his budget proposal to the General Assembly. Shortly after, the legislature will begin...
Sign-on Letter: A Thriving Community Requires a Strong Safety Net
Safety net programs like Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) fill gaps in access to food, financial support and medical care across...
Thankful for SNAP’s Role in Kentucky
Food brings us together and creates the conditions to be healthy and happy. As we give thanks this season, let’s ensure all Kentuckians can put food on the table with...
Support Health in Kentucky With a Stronger State Budget
It’s officially flu season, and a good time of year to get serious about Vitamin C intake, getting enough sleep and extra handwashing. Behavior matters, of course, but Kentuckians’ ability...
Why Are Many Kentucky Jails So Crowded?
Over the past few months, Kentucky’s severely overcrowded jails have been in the spotlight. While other states have enacted significant criminal justice reforms, reducing their prison and jail populations without...
Building a Huge, Expensive Jail Would Be a Big Mistake for Madison County
Madison County residents are rightly concerned about extreme overcrowding in our jail – currently at 208% of capacity according to recent data from the Department of Corrections. The primary driver...