Nadia Ramlagan

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By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report. Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Service CollaborationEmma Bittner considered getting a master’s degree in public health at a nearby university, but the in-person program cost tens of thousands of dollars more than she had hoped to spend. So she checked out master’s degrees she could pursue remotely, on her laptop, which she was sure would be much cheaper.

1 week ago | publicnewsservice.org | Nadia Ramlagan

Ahead of Tax Day, a national receipt shows where some Ohio tax dollars were spent in 2024. War and weaponry remain top federal expenses, with the average tax filer paying more than $3,700 to maintain America's military arsenal. Lindsay Koshgarian, program director of the Institute for Policy Studies, said that cost could increase for 2025, since President Donald Trump has said he wants a $1 trillion military budget.

1 week ago | publicnewsservice.org | Nadia Ramlagan

Kentucky ranks among the worst states for seasonal allergies from early spring through late fall, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Dr. Arfa Faiz, allergist at the University of Kentucky, said the first step is identifying whether the symptoms are driven by allergies or another culprit. She explained allergy testing can also help to identify specific triggers, and if over the counter medications are ineffective, allergy shots can relieve symptoms.

1 week ago | publicnewsservice.org | Nadia Ramlagan

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1 week ago | publicnewsservice.org | Nadia Ramlagan

The Social Security Administration backtracked on a new plan, set to take effect today, that would have required more people to apply for benefits in person instead of by phone. Older Kentuckians say they've worked hard their whole lives for their benefits, and are relieved the changes won't go into effect. Older residents in rural areas would have had to drive up to four hours in some cases to a local Social Security office, said Carla Wallace, an executive council volunteer with AARP Kentucky.