Lexington Brief

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Government 1 outlet · Kentucky Lantern

Commentary: When it comes to Medicaid cuts in Kentucky, it’s always Groundhog Day

Kentucky faces federal Medicaid changes beginning in January that could remove coverage from thousands, state cuts set for July unless the 2027 General Assembly restores funding, and provider-payment reductions starting in 2028. The commentary says the cuts could harm patients, providers and rural hospitals. It notes that past rollback efforts were halted or weakened after public opposition, including Gov. Andy Beshear’s reversal of recent state payment cuts. It calls on Kentuckians to press lawmakers

General 1 outlet · Herald-Leader

At 80, we refuse to be silent about what America has become | Opinion

An opinion piece in the Lexington Herald-Leader says its author or authors, writing at age 80, refuse to remain silent about what America has become. The available text does not provide further details about their argument.

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