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Kentucky lawmakers add specific medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban
Republican lawmakers inserted several medical exceptions into Kentucky's near-total abortion ban on Thursday, seeking to offer clarity to doctors fearful of breaking the law for terminating pregnancies while treating expectant mothers with grave complications.
After years of refusals, Republicans move to add medical exceptions to KY abortion ban
Republicans advanced bills to relax & clarify medical exceptions in Kentucky’s near-total ban Wednesday, in the first hearings on such bills since Kentucky banned abortion in 2022.
Bill seeking to clarify medical exceptions to Kentucky’s abortion ban delivered to governor
Kentucky’s abortion ban allows an exception when the life of the mother is at risk, but where does the law draw that line? State lawmakers debated that question at length Thursday before delivering a “clarification” bill to the governor’s desk.
Republican lawmakers pass medical exceptions to KY abortion ban. Dems call it ‘false hope’
Republicans pass bill to relax and clarify medical exceptions in Kentucky’s near-total ban, in the first major move to modify the strict ban since it became law in 2022.
Kentucky Republicans rush surprise change to Kentucky’s abortion ban
Republicans pushed an unexpected update to Kentucky’s abortion ban through the state legislature this week, passing it in less than 24 hours.
GOP lawmakers seek to clarify KY abortion ban decried as ‘cruel, medically dangerous’
House Republicans moved to clarify Kentucky’s abortion law and reassure health care providers that they are free to treat complex pregnancies.
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Kentucky anchor recounts moments leading up to Junior Bridgeman's heart attack
Kent Taylor was with Bridgeman at the public event on Tuesday where the Milwaukee Bucks legend suffered a heart attack.
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Bill banning some Kentucky THC drinks heads to governor
THC at 5 milligrams in a 12-ounce can, although lawmakers will let retailers sell drinks with higher amounts until June 1 ...
‘Beloved son.’ Community mourns death of KY entrepreneur, basketball legend Junior Bridgeman
Junior made us all better people and Louisville a better city,” Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a statement.
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Kentucky, Louisville start conference tournament play Thursday: What to know
Both Louisville and Kentucky's men's basketball teams begin postseason tournament play on Thursday. Cards fans have been ...
KY passes bill clarifying when abortions are legal. Opponents say women will still 'suffer'
An amended bill would add language to Kentucky's abortion ban clarifying which medical treatments are protected.
Here are 17 Kentucky Derby parties you can attend this year in Louisville
While there is plenty to celebrate at historic Churchill Downs, Louisville shifts into full party mode, weeks in advance of ...
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As Kentucky makes urban camping a crime, 'homeless court' seeks to avoid punishment
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, March 9 (Reuters) - The state of Kentucky passed a camping ban last year, frustrated by the growing ranks of homeless people and their encampments. Then came the human ...
What could Medicaid cuts mean for Kentucky? Health professionals fear widespread effects
Kentucky has one of the nation's highest Medicaid match rates. Cuts to the program could have devastating effects, health ...
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Kentucky to host nation’s largest school archery tournament March 14-15 in Louisville
Kentucky will host the nation’s largest annual school archery tournament March 14-15 as more than 7,000 student archers from ...
Kentucky is embracing the film industry. What could that mean for local businesses?
Through a combination of tax incentives and infrastructure developments, Kentucky aims to lure filmmakers and production ...
If Kentucky college hoops had ‘All-State teams,’ this is what they would look like
Handing out awards to the best in NCAA Division I men’s and women’s college basketball in the commonwealth of Kentucky for ...
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New Kentucky limits on cannabis-infused drinks advance in state legislature
The Kentucky legislation caps the amount of intoxicating THC at 5 milligrams per 12-ounce cans. And while it allows retailers ...