Statewide smoking ban proposed in legislature
State Rep. Susan Westrom of Lexington, left, announced her intent to file a bill today that calls for a statewide smoking ban, which would prohibit cigarette use in workplaces, restaurants,...
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State Rep. Susan Westrom of Lexington, left, announced her intent to file a bill today that calls for a statewide smoking ban, which would prohibit cigarette use in workplaces, restaurants,...
A bill filed Tuesday would require that all nursing home staff, not just employees in direct contact with residents, be subject to background checks. State Sen. Tom Buford, R-Nicholasville, right,...
By Tara Kaprowy Kentucky Health News A Republican legislator from Northern Kentucky is proposing several bills that she says would improve children’s health, defending herself from criticism by conservative bloggers who...
Kentucky teenagers will have to be 18 in order to buy high-caffeine energy drinks if state Rep. Danny Ford, R-Mount Vernon, has his way. The lawmaker, left, told The Associated...