Poverty is down in Kentucky, new federal data shows, though the percent of Kentuckians living in poverty exceeds the national rate and the state is the nation’s 46th poorest. The American Community ...

The Courier Journal asked organizations what key issues were on their minds leading up to the Nov. 7 election where Kentucky will choose between Daniel Cameron and Gov. Andy Beshear for governor.

The timing of this award is crucial given the critical needs of the families experiencing homelessness,” said the CEO of the ...

One of Kentucky’s longest-operating poverty and advocacy law groups, which also has a immigration law clinic, will pause its operations starting Friday, Jan. 31, board and staff confirmed Thursday.

LAist relies on reader donations to power our non-profit newsroom. Support LAist by giving now. Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson stood before Congress and declared an "unconditional war ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Poverty and hunger can go hand and hand. Advocates say these issues can affect your neighbors and often go unseen. “For most of us its no problem to go to our cabinets or our ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Those making the federal minimum wage in Kentucky fall below the poverty line. That's according to the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. Dustin Pugel, the center's policy ...

In Martin County, the government shutdown and attacks on food stamps have exposed Donald Trump’s empty promises. To many, ...

Former state representative Charles Booker announced his candidacy for the United States Senate Wednesday, vying for ...

On Wednesday morning, former West End state representative Charles Booker posted on X that he will be running for Mitch ...