Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill that walked back the voter-passed Measure 110. The measure, which decriminalized some controlled substances in 2021, has faced criticism amid large amounts of overdoses
Groups supporting peace around the globe say the budget approved by Congress is lacking crucial components. After a monthslong stalemate, Congress has approved the fiscal year 2024 budget. Megan Rodgers, U.S. .
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The bulk of federal funding for Community Health Centers expires next month, and health advocates say they re worried about the impact on Kentucky communities. Molly Lewis, CEO, Kentucky Primary Care Association, said about one in five Kentuckians accesses health services through a community health center, which doesn t require insurance or hefty payments. She said centers ensure residents can access medical, dental and behavioral health, but typically go further to cater to the needs of the communities they serve. .
Organizations are asking people to join them in a fast on Thanksgiving in solidarity with people suffering from war conditions in Gaza. Groups including the Council on American-Islamic Relations Oregon and the Movement for Black Lives are calling for a global fast to highlight the dire humanitarian crisis happening in Gaza. Je Amaechi, digital organizer for Freedom to Thrive, said Thanksgiving Day was chosen for a reason. .