Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

In The News

• Lexington (July 25, 2021)- Lexington officials hope to prevent evictions as federal protection is set to expire- WKYT
• Cincinnati (July 1, 2021)- Legal Aid requests in Kentucky have skyrocketed since start of the pandemic- WCPO
• Kentucky (June 28, 2021)- Legal Aid of the Bluegrass asks feedback on legal issues, provides free services to disadvantaged- Northern Kentucky Trinune
• Cincinnati (March 3, 2021)- Caught in the Net: Thousands denied unemployment due to fraud measures- WKRC Local 12
• Kentucky (June 2, 2020)- Commentary: Kentucky's civil legal aid programs brace for unprecendented need for legal help- Northern Kentucky Tribune 
• Kentucky (April 16, 2020)- No new cases; SNAP benefits increased- Richmond Register
• Northern Kentucky (April 1, 2020)- Across Greater Cincinnati, renters worry about eviction in the time of COVID-19- WCPO
• Northern Kentucky (January 8, 2020)- Emergency Shelter Finds New Home in Covington- River City News
• Kentucky (December 17, 2019)- Digital Transformation is essential, even for cash-strapped nonprofits- Tech Republic
• Northern Kentucky (November 11, 2019)- Legal Aid of the Bluegrass gets technology initiative grant to improve statewide legal information website- Northern Kentucky Tribune
• Northern Kentucky (November 3, 2019)- NKY Agencies Receive Part of $37.9 Million in Victim Advocacy Grants- River City News
• Morehead, KY (October 31, 2019)- Long-term care residents honored during Residents' Rights Month- The Morehead News
• Morehead, KY (October 16, 2019)- Assisting those who are 'Steppin' Up'- The Morehead News
• Lexington, KY (September 20, 2019)- LawGIC podcast- Central Kentucky Lawyer Referral Service
• Lexington, KY (August 7, 2019)- 2019 Readers' Choice Award for Favorite Attorney Office- Lexington Herald Leader
• Covington, KY (July 1, 2019)- Horizon Community Funds awards four new Community Impact Fund grants totaling nearly $50k- Northern Kentucky Tribune
• Ashland, KY (June 11, 2019)- Boyle expungement fair to help area residents clear their records- The Advocate-Messenger 
• (May 12, 2019)- Legal Aid Groups Think Bold to fill Rural Gaps- Law 360
• Kentucky (April 16, 2019)- ‘Justice Bus’ gives legal aid to seniors- The Ledger Independent 
• Covington, KY (October 25, 2018)- Grant aims to bring stability to children of the opioid epidemic- Cincinnati.com
• Northern Kentucky (January 20, 2018)- Legal Aid Directors: Civil legal aid programs help struggling Kyians get justice; Governor’s cuts wrong. -Northern Kentucky Tribune
• Lexington, KY (January 19, 2018)- They helped 50,000 with free legal aid last year. Bevin wants to cut their budget.-Lexington Herald Leader
• Lexington, KY (October 13, 2017)- In 12 years, 43,000 renters were evicted from Lexington homes. Why that matters- Kentucky.com 
• Kentucky (October 10, 2017)- How to Win a $2,000 Bottle of Pappy Van Winkle- River City News
• Lexington, KY (May 11, 2017)- Organizations to hold free expungement workshop May 18- The Lane Report
• Kentucky (March 28, 2017)- ABE Opportunity Grants established to provide funding for urgent legal needs- ABA Journal
• Kentucky (June 26, 2016)- Senior seminars provide guidance for aging population - The Advocate Messenger
• Kentucky (June 21, 2016)- Legal Aid wants to hear from you: Please help with survey on priority legal issues - Northern Kentucky Tribune
• Kentucky (May 2, 2016)- Commit to the Cause; Volunteer for SHIP- River City News
• Kentucky (February 2, 2016) – Legal Assistance for Kentucky Veterans- Cincinnati.com
• Covington, KY (October 7, 2015)- Domestic Violence Summit- River City News

Official Press Releases and Public Service Announcements

• MEASURING JUSTICE: Legal Aid Conducts Community Survey
• New Video Guides Kentuckians How to go to Court Alone
• OP-ED: Kentucky’s Civil Legal Aid Programs Brace Themselves for Unprecedented Need for Legal Help
• Medicare and the Coronavirus (Covid-19): What you should know
• Legal Aid of the Bluegrass Receives Technology Grant from the Legal Services Corporation 
• Legal Aid of the Bluegrass Announces new Operations Director, Adam Shastid 
• Kentucky's Civil Legal Aid Director's Joint Statement Regarding Elimination of Access to Justice Funding 
• A New Be[Ginn]ing for LABG's Legal Advocacy 
• Pappy for Pro Bono 
• The Justice Bus: Coming to a County Near You
• Honoring Excellence at Volunteer Lawyer Luncheon (NKVL)
• New Development in Kentucky Landlord Tenant Laws
• YOU TELL US: Legal Aid Conducts Survey
• Legal Assistance for Kentucky Veterans
• Commit to the Cause; Volunteer for Ship
• Legal Aid of the Bluegrass presents Legal Aid University
• Domestic Violence Summit Seeks to fill in the Blanks for Kentucky Attorneys