Apr 3 Environment Revenue Stream: How An Environmental Law Creates Jobs In Coal Country When President Donald Trump visited Kentucky for a recent rally he returned to a common theme from his campaign: environmental regulations are job-killers. By Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 3 Environment How An Environmental Law Creates Jobs In Coal Country Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jan 30 Politics Trump Acts To Roll Back Regulations On Businesses Cutting regulations is easier said than done, requiring a lengthy process involving public comment. By Brian Naylor, NPR Jan 30 Politics Trump Acts To Roll Back Regulations On Businesses Brian Naylor, NPR
Jan 23 Politics Trump Promises Tax Cuts, Less Red Tape — So Long As Businesses Stay In U.S. The president met with corporate executives on Monday, promising tax cuts and regulatory relief. He also warned CEOs against moving jobs to other countries. By Scott Horsley, NPR Jan 23 Politics Trump Promises Tax Cuts, Less Red Tape — If Businesses Stay In U.S. Scott Horsley, NPR
Jul 6 Economy Where Does The Phrase ‘Red Tape’ Come From? On Wednesday, Gov. Matt Bevin announced an initiative to rid Kentucky of about 4,500 regulations, or "red tape," that he believes thwarts economic growth. By Roxanne Scott Jul 6 Economy Where Does The Phrase 'Red Tape' Come From? Roxanne Scott
Jul 6 Politics Bevin Pushes For Reduced Regs, Doesn’t Name Any He’d Remove Gov. Matt Bevin is taking requests to remove state regulations, which he says prevent businesses from relocating to Kentucky. By Ryland Barton Jul 6 Politics Bevin Pushes For Reduced Regs, Doesn't Name Any He'd Remove Ryland Barton
Jun 24 Environment High Hopes For Hemp After a ban that lasted more than half a century, the 2014 Farm Bill allowed states to grow hemp in research programs. By Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 24 Environment In Kentucky, High Hopes For Hemp Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jun 20 Environment Hot Mess: How Radioactive Fracking Waste Wound Up Near Homes And Schools The energy that lights up, turns on, cools and heats our lives leaves a trail of waste. Natural gas is no exception — as those in Irvine, Kentucky know. By Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 20 Environment How Radioactive Waste Wound Up Near Homes, Schools In Ky. Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource
Oct 31 Local News Kentucky Increases Alternative School Accountability The Kentucky Department of Education board passed new regulations that require public school districts to set goals and submit data to the state to improve education opportunities for at-risk students. The programs offer at-risk students remedial education opportunities. KDE will now increase accountability for alternative school programs beginning next school year, said Lisa Gross, KDE […] By Devin Katayama Oct 31 Local News Kentucky Increases Alternative School Accountability Devin Katayama
Nov 10 Local News Whitesburg Oil Wholesaler Violated Water Regs The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection has cited a Whitesburg petroleum wholesaler for contaminating the city’s water supply. Don Childers of Childers Oil Company could pay up to $25,000 for every day he violated state environmental regulations, including one that prohibits unlawful discharges into the Kentucky River. By Kristin Espeland Nov 10 Local News Whitesburg Oil Wholesaler Violated Water Regs Kristin Espeland