Political endorsements

Kentucky bill to expand coverage for stuttering services advances with assist from ex-NBA player

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Kentucky bill to expand coverage for stuttering services advances with assist from ex-NBA player

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Senate voted on Thursday to expand insurance coverage for people seeking treatment for stuttering, and the bill’s sponsor credited a former basketball star with the assist. The Senate action to advance the bill came after Michael Kidd-Gilchrist endorsed the measure at a Senate committee hearing. Kidd-Gilchrist played on a national … Read more

Parents facing diaper duty could see relief from bipartisan tax legislation introduced in Kentucky

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Parents facing diaper duty could see relief from bipartisan tax legislation introduced in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. — For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for around-the-clock diaper duty, a bill with bipartisan support in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a hefty expense. The measure would exempt diapers from the state’s 6% sales tax. Senators from both parties have signed on as … Read more