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2025 Kentucky General Assembly Recap
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2025 Kentucky General Assembly Recap

The 2025 state legislative session has wrapped up and it brought a mixed bag of progress and setbacks for the health and well-being of Kentuckians. While there were a few bright spots, we also saw missed opportunities and policies that will do more harm than good.  For Kentucky families to thrive, we need to see bold action to address pressing issues like access to care, public health funding, and the social factors that shape our health.

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School Resiliency Upheld in SB 2
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School Resiliency Upheld in SB 2

There are some elements in SB 2 the Foundation does not agree with, particularly the part that establishes the “Guardians” program. But overall, there are positive elements we’d like to highlight.

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Cancer in Kentucky- screenings matter
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Cancer in Kentucky- screenings matter

Kentucky has the worst cancer mortality rate in the country. There are a number of factors contributing to this and a lot of work is needed to improve the situation. One way to reduce Kentucky's cancer burden and save lives is to increase the proportion of adults who receive appropriate cancer screenings.

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