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Majority of Kentucky in no drought area, Harlan County labeled as being in a ‘moderate’ drought
Rainfall during the seven-day period ending Tuesday morning led to improved conditions across Kentucky, with only three small areas listed as abnormally dry or in moderate drought, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report released on Thursday. 98.01% of the state is in a no drought area, compared to 95.58% last week. The area […] The post Majority of Kentucky in no drought area, Harlan County labeled as being in a ‘moderate’ drought appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky considers Medicaid waiver for children with intellectual, related disabilities
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern During a crisis, parents of children with severe emotional disabilities must currently go to the hospital for help. They want the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services to offer a crisis hotline and crisis intervention services, among other services. This insight came from seven in-person and two virtual focus groups […] The post Kentucky considers Medicaid waiver for children with intellectual, related disabilities appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Gas prices begin to cool back down again
Gas prices in Kentucky, which saw a nearly 25 cents per gallon spike during the last week of July, are now starting to ease somewhat, according to gasbuddy.com, a crowd-sourced gasoline price website and mobile app. As of Tuesday afternoon, the statewide average for regular gas was $3.43 per gallon, based on data compiled from more […] The post Gas prices begin to cool back down again appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Beshear releases budget plan for law enforcement, boosting public safety
Should he win re-election in November, Gov. Andy Beshear outlined his budget plan for the next two years, which includes more funding to support law enforcement officers and boost public safety during a Capitol press conference on Wednesday. He explained why he is taking the unusual step of an early start. “During the last budget […] The post Beshear releases budget plan for law enforcement, boosting public safety appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Civil Lawsuit Reports
• Elora K. McMillian vs. Marcus A. McMillian — child support and medical insurance. • Nicole C. Allen vs. Erica R. Burgan — child support and medical insurance. • Justin Templeton vs. Sasha Templeton — dissolution of marriage. • Stephanie Turner vs. Brandon Isom — dissolution of marriage. • Heather Hall vs. Walmart Claims Services, […] The post Harlan County Civil Lawsuit Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Contractor named for last section of Mountain Parkway expansion
Bizzack Construction Co. has been selected as the design-build contractor to deliver the final section of the long-awaited expansion and extension of the Mountain Parkway, it was announced on Tuesday. “Today marks another major step forward in delivering on a long-anticipated promise to Eastern Kentuckians: to complete the Mountain Parkway expansion,” said Gov. Andy Beshear […] The post Contractor named for last section of Mountain Parkway expansion appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky Farmers’ Market Week is underway
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles is inviting Kentuckians to celebrate farm families across the state next week, as Kentucky Farmers’ Markets Week is being observed August 6-12. Farmers’ Markets Week salutes the 170 farmers’ markets located in 115 Kentucky counties. In those 170 markets, more than 2,400 vendors offer products for sale. Kentucky farmers’ markets not […] The post Kentucky Farmers’ Market Week is underway appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
National advocacy group estimates 16 rural Kentucky hospitals are in danger of closing
Sixteen of Kentucky’s 72 rural hospitals are at risk of closing, and 10 of those are at immediate risk of closing, according to the latest analysis of hospitals’ Medicare cost reports by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, an advocacy group. The report doesn’t name the 16 hospitals, but it does offer a […] The post National advocacy group estimates 16 rural Kentucky hospitals are in danger of closing appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky Family Caregiver Program benefits restored as more Kentucky grandparents accept guardian roles
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern More eligible people who are raising their grandchildren will receive benefits through the Kentucky Family Caregiver Program, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday. All 15 of the state’s Area Development Districts (ADD) will be able to participate in the program, Beshear said, thanks to an increase of federal funding. That’s up from […] The post Kentucky Family Caregiver Program benefits restored as more Kentucky grandparents accept guardian roles appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
AG files suit against insulin manufacturers and PMBs
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced Wednesday he has filed a lawsuit against three pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—CVS Caremark, Optum Rx, and Express Scripts—for their role in an insulin pricing scheme. The lawsuit alleges insulin manufacturers and PBMs worked in tandem to manipulate and increase insulin prices. The new suit naming PBMs was filed in a […] The post AG files suit against insulin manufacturers and PMBs appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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