KY Lawmakers Pass Relief Bill

Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill that they say could bring relief to everyone laid off, health care workers and small businesses.The general assembly passed what they are calling the COVID-19 Relief Bill.With so many people off work, and the governor’s numerous executive orders, Representative Bart Rowland said lawmakers knew they needed to act as well.”This bill kind of grew in response to different things we could do to help people in this time,” said Rowland.It enhances already passed executive orders allowing unemployment for just about everyone even those who lost part-time jobs. There’s also help for some restaurants to become small grocery stores.

Source: MG News

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