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,…
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…
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…
Making Insulin More Affordable A state Senate panel expanded a bill aimed at making insulin more affordable for Kentuckians relying on lifesaving insulin supplies.The bill cleared the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee on Tuesday. It would limit out-of-pocket costs…
COVID-19 Update For Kentucky During the governor’s daily address on COVID-19 he announced one new confirmed case in Lyon County. This brings the total confirmed cases to 26:Jefferson: 7Fayette: 7Harrison: 6Montgomery: 2Clark: 1Nelson: 1Bourbon: 1Lyon: 1.The governor then ordered…
KY May Primary Is Postponed Governor Beshear has announced a postponement of the May primary election to June 23 after consulting with Secretary of State Michael Adams. Hall says that would give state officials time to prepare for an…