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News from Frankfort - Feb 8th, 2010
The latest on health legislation filed in the 2010 Kentucky General Assembly.

Latest Health Legislation in Frankfort - Jan 25th, 2010
Summary of health bills filed last week in the Kentucky General Assembly.

This Week in Frankfort - Jan 22nd, 2010
Recap of this week's activities in the Kentucky General Assembly prepared by the Legislative Research Commission Public Information Office.

Gov. Beshear Announces Budget Proposal - Jan 21st, 2010
Governor Steve Beshear announced his FY 2010-2012 budget proposal in an address to the General Assembly on January 19.

Are You Absolutely Sure You Want Fries with That? - Jan 18th, 2010
New legislation would require chain restaurants to post calories on menus.

New Health Legislation Filed - Jan 18th, 2010
Summaries of health legislation filed during the second week of the 2010 Kentucky General Assembly.

Governor Advocates Removal of KCHIP Premiums - Jan 14th, 2010
Gov. Beshear promotes removal of KCHIP premiums in his State of the Commonwealth address.

Kentucky Legislation Relating to KVH Initiatives - Jan 12th, 2010
Several bills have been introduced in the 2010 Kentucy General Assembly that relate to initiatives adopted by Kentucky Voices for Health.

Governor Beshear Commits Funding to Smoking Cessation Programs - Jan 7th, 2010
Governor Beshear commits funding to smoking cessation programs in his 2010 State of the Commonwealth Address.

Kentucky Voices for Health seeks executive director - Dec 21st, 2009
Kentucky Voices for Health seeks a full time executive director to help guide its development and build its effectiveness.

Despite Economy, Kentuckians Still Favor Increased Health Access - Dec 21st, 2009
New poll finds 81% of Kentuckians favor providing increased access to health coverage.

Resolution Filed Urging Governor to Fund Medicaid Smoking Cessation Services - Dec 10th, 2009
A resolution has been filed calling on the Governor to include fudning for Medicaid coverage of smoking cessation services in his 2010-2012 budget proposal.

National Report Ranks Kentucky 40th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco - Dec 10th, 2009
A new report ranks Kentucky 40th in the nation in funding tobacco prevention programs.

Comparison of House and Senate Health Reform Legislation - Nov 24th, 2009
The Kaiser Family Foundation offers an online comparison of the House-passed health reform legislation with the new Senate proposal.

New Federal Report Shows Impact of Federal Health Reforms on Kentucky - Nov 24th, 2009
New Health & Human Services Report Shows Impact of Federal Health Reforms on Kentucky

Federal Health Reform Legislation—Impact on Kentucky - Nov 19th, 2009
The Urban Institute estimates that almost 200,000 additional Kentuckians will enroll in Medicaid under the provisions of the health reform bill passed by the House.

Medicaid Relief for States - Nov 19th, 2009
The Washington Post reports that the House health care bill contains $23.5 billion in new funding to expand state Medicaid programs.

New American Lung Association Report - Nov 12th, 2009
New American Lung Association report urges full coverage of proven smoking cessation treatments.

National Stop Smoking Campaign - Nov 12th, 2009
National stop smoking campaign continues with information, resources for smokers

Stimulus Money to Help Enroll Eligible Children in KCHIP - Nov 11th, 2009
Governor announces that new federal stimulus money will help enroll more children in Jefferson County in KCHIP.