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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 Fish and Wildlife Resources began hosting sessions Wednesday on Facebook, a statement from the agency…
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 and Stephen Pruitt.The board, meeting virtually to comply with Gov. Andy Beshear’s recommendations during the…
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 April 28, Walmart stores will host an hour-long senior shopping event every Tuesday for customers…
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 requires districts to submit applications to participate in the NTI Program at least 120 days…
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 effect by 5 p.m. today, exempts a cross-section of businesses that will be allowed to…
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 to the public and Pike County employees will report to the Pike County Courthouse for…
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 off-limits, only allowing critical staff. The House passed a version of the spending plan on…
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 paid by many Kentuckians for insulin.The committee added language to create an insulin assistance fund…
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 certain businesses that encourage congregating and cannot operate while also complying with social distancing rules…
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 election if things aren’t yet back to normal.For most people, coronavirus causes only mild or…