Bill aims to provide financial assistance for relatives providing foster care

Thursday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

A bill that aims to provide financial assistance for relatives providing foster care to children is making its way through the Kentucky legislature. Charles Baglan files this report from Frankfort. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]

Bill aims to protect frontline medical workers from criminal liability if mistake is made

Thursday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Legislation to protect frontline medical staff such as doctors and nurses from criminal liability if they make a mistake is being considered in the Kentucky General Assembly. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on […]

Bill in KY Legislature aims to help address mental health issues for veterans

Wednesday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature aims to help address the issue of mental health for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Keith West files this report from Frankfort. Stay tuned to […]

Bill aims to help mothers, improve Kentucky rankings in maternal statistics

Friday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

A bipartisan bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature aims to help mothers in Kentucky and improve the state’s ranking in some maternal statistics. Keith West files this report from the state capitol. Stay […]

House bill aims to toughen penalties for selling vape, tobacco products to minors

Wednesday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

A bill being proposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives is aiming to toughen penalties for stores that sell vape or tobacco products to minors. House Bill 142 was introduced last week and would strengthen […]

New state law aims to help domestic violence survivors

Thursday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

A new state law is aimed at helping domestic violence survivors. Kentucky Senate Bill 79, also known as the Safe at Home Program, went into effect last week and lets victims of domestic violence hide […]

House Bill 50 aims to make city councils, school boards partisan

Thursday, March 9 by Zac Oakes

A bill in the Kentucky House aims to make city council and school board elections in Kentucky partisan races. For as long as most county school boards and city councils in Kentucky have been elected, […]

Senate bill aims to improve Department of Juvenile Justice

Thursday, March 2 by Derek Aaron

Legislators are working to improve the embattled Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. Charles Baglan files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…

New vehicle aims to expand RCPL outreach in community

Monday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

A new vehicle purchased by the Russell County Public Library with grant funds will help the library continue to expand outreach opportunities in the community. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said the vehicle is more than […]

Library aims to serve community through ‘Comfort Cabinets’

Thursday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library launched a new initiative at the beginning of the year aiming to help those in need of basic hygiene items. Youth Services Librarian Kristina Burton spoke to WJRS News about […]

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Bill aims to provide financial assistance for relatives providing foster care

Bill aims to protect frontline medical workers from criminal liability if mistake is made

Bill in KY Legislature aims to help address mental health issues for veterans

Bill aims to help mothers, improve Kentucky rankings in maternal statistics

House bill aims to toughen penalties for selling vape, tobacco products to minors

New state law aims to help domestic violence survivors

House Bill 50 aims to make city councils, school boards partisan

Senate bill aims to improve Department of Juvenile Justice

New vehicle aims to expand RCPL outreach in community

Library aims to serve community through ‘Comfort Cabinets’

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