Articles by Bruce Schreiner

Feds Declare Ky. a Natural Disaster Area Because of Drought

Kentucky farmers struggling to cope with a prolonged drought can seek emergency loans to help offset crop losses after state officials received word Tuesday of a federal disaster declaration due to the dry spell. Agricultural officials welcomed the designation but …

Ky. Gov. Proposes Compromise for Medical Malpractice Cases

In a blunt assessment to fellow doctors, Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher said Monday that chances of limiting pain-and-suffering damages in medical malpractice cases are bleak because of resistance from some state lawmakers. The governor expressed a willingness to compromise if …

‘Fire-Safe’ Cigarette Bill Advances in Kentucky

Kentucky’s status as the nation’s leading adult smoking state makes it more susceptible to fatal fires sparked by cigarettes, a safety advocate said this week. The solution is to join several other states by requiring tobacco manufacturers to only sell …