Approving An Economic Stimulus Package Members of President Donald Trump’s economic team will convene on Capitol Hill to launch negotiations with Senate Republicans and Democrats racing to draft a $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package amid the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile,…
COVID-19 Update For KY Governor Beshear is reporting a second person has died from COVID-19 and several other factors. The patient was a 64-year-old man in Jefferson County. “We are going to make it through this,” Gov. Beshear said.…
Public Assistance Eligibility Extended Kentucky’s governor on Wednesday extended public assistance eligibility as a short-term cushion for people as the state copes with the economic fallout from the new coronavirus.The state’s count of virus cases has risen to 35,…
Wildlife Conservation Programs Shift To On-Line Wildlife conservation programming normally taught in Kentucky schools has moved online.Kentucky K-12 schools shut down Monday for at least two weeks due to the coronavirus, so conservation educators with the Kentucky Department of…
Searching For a New Education Commissioner The Kentucky Board of Education picked a search firm Wednesday to help find the state’s next education commissioner.The board chose Florida-based Greenwood/Asher & Associates Inc., which led searches for former commissioners Terry Holliday…
Walmart Makes Shopping Changes Walmart is making some significant changes amid the coronavirus pandemic, including putting restrictions on some items and creating a special “seniors only” shopping hour.Walmart is offering special shopping hours for seniors. From March 24 through…
KY Approves Non-Traditional Teaching Waivers The Kentucky Board of Education approved waivers that would allow all 172 Kentucky school districts to join the Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Program.NTI allows education to continue even if school buildings are closed.The state typically…
More Virus-Related Business Closures Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday ordered the closure of theaters, gyms, hair salons and many other businesses where people gather, taking new action in a bid to contain the new coronavirus.Beshear’s order, which takes…
Pike County Declares State Of Emergency Pike County has just declared a state of emergency although officials say there are no reported cases of COVID-19 there. It means the Pike County Courthouse located at 146 Main Street is closed…
Passing Critical Legislation In KY The Kentucky General Assembly started back on Tuesday amid concerns about COVID-19. Governor Andy Beshear and legislative leaders say numerous precautions are being taken as critical legislation is waiting to be passed.The capital is…