Helping The Elderly As more cases of COVID-19 are announced and people are being asked to stay at home, Harlan County Community Action Agency started to think about the elderly.”Trying to keep them safe at home. Healthy and happy at home,” said shopping assister Jessica Collett.Harlan County CAA usually helps transport the elderly to…
KY Court Facilities Closed The Kentucky Supreme Court issued a new order closing judicial facilities to in-person services and postponing eviction filings.The changes strengthen the court’s order a couple of weeks ago and restrict dockets, jury trials and jury service during the coronavirus pandemic, the court said in a news release.The changes are in…
More Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 A second COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Perry County.The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Pike County, Ky.Officials with the Kentucky River District Health Department tell us the patient is a 43-year-old woman. Officials say the patient is doing well and is isolated at home.The announcement…
Passing A One Year Budget In a rare move prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, budget negotiators will present Kentucky legislators with only a one-year state spending plan that holds the line on the main K-12 school funding formula, key lawmakers said Tuesday.Lawmakers traditionally pass a two-year budget, but economic damage caused by the virus…
Thoroughbred Farm Goes Virtual A popular thoroughbred retirement farm in Kentucky is reaching out to its supporters through virtual farm tours that showcase its equine retirees.Old Friends debuted the virtual tours on Monday.The series is called “Monday Mornings with Michael” and is hosted by Old Friends founder Michael Blowen. Each week, he will offer…
Small Business Loans Available Soon Small businesses seeking loans through the government’s $2 trillion coronavirus relief package could receive money as soon as Friday.That prediction came Tuesday from senior administration officials who spoke to reporters about the details of the loan program.Companies will be able to submit applications on Friday. Because the government is…
Team Kentucky Fund Kentucky’s Governor Andy Beshear and Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman are calling on those Kentuckians to help their neighbors through the Team Kentucky Fund.Thousands of people have lost their jobs and are seeking unemployment.“The volume of calls we received just the other day were 80,000 in one day. The next day we…
Surge In KY COVID-19 Cases Kentucky’s largest cities continue to be pounded by a surge of coronavirus infections, Governor Andy Beshear announced Tuesday during his COVID-19 news conference.The governor initially announced 114 new cases and six new deaths Tuesday. He later added a seventh death from Campbell County mid-conference.According to the Kentucky Department of…
KY Legislative Staff Member Tests Positive A staff member for the Kentucky legislature has tested positive for the new coronavirus, according to an email sent to Legislative Research Commission employees.The Monday announcement by LRC director Jay Hartz came two days before lawmakers are scheduled to reconvene Wednesday to vote on a new two-year state…
COVID-19 Relief Legislation Passes Legislation offering relief to workers and employers suffering economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic was signed by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday.The bill was put on the fast track by lawmakers last week as the Bluegrass State deals with rising numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths linked to the…