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ADVISORY: Poor people's hearing on protecting sacred water
January 29, 2019
To highlight the critical need to protect that nation’s water resources and in particular the Ohio River, several groups will host a Water Justice Field Hearing February 2 in Cincinnati.
A new wave of progressive candidates can help restore a healthy democracy, KFTC members believe as they announce November election endorsements
October 2, 2018
KFTC's New Power PAC endorsed 70 candidates for the November 2018 general election, from Paducah to Pike County. KFTC members are working vigorously on their behalf.
Benham is first Kentucky city to pass black lung fund resolution
Action supports miners, their families and communities
September 15, 2018
The federal Black Lung Disability Trust Fund is in danger of financial insolvency. Benham city leaders take action to help prevent that from happening.
KFTC issues in the News
Black lung is surging, but bill to undo limits on doctors stalls without a hearing
March 7, 2019
A bill that would have rescinded restrictions on the types of physicians who can diagnose black lung disease will likely not get a vote in the Kentucky House of Representatives this year … The proposal’s likely failure comes amid the largest resurgence of black lung in decades, one that has left more than 20 perc
Utility PAC donations rolled in ahead of solar industry bill fight
February 25, 2019
Four big utility interests pumped $327,050 into the political committees of legislative candidates and the political parties during the 2018 election cycle.
That compares with the $6,500 contributed by the tiny political action committee of Kentucky’s solar industry.
Sweeping changes aimed at Kentucky aid programs called 'war on poor'
February 25, 2019
Top House Republicans have filed a bill that would enact sweeping changes in Kentucky's system of public benefits — including Medicaid, food stamps and temporary cash aid for the poor — adding work requirements, drug tests and benefit cuts that opponents say would be disastrous.
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