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.

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.

Since 2013, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has been developing and funding projects in schools across the commonwealth focused on preventing and mitigating ACEs.

Kentucky is not known for being one of the country’s healthier states. When you look at the rate of adults with multiple chronic conditions- we have some of the worst statistics in the country. It’s a similar story for the rate of premature deaths. In order to tackle health issues in our state, we need thorough data.

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.