Gov. Beshear requests call with Kentucky superintendents, possibly foreshadowing extended closure

by Kevin Wheatley   LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Gov. Andy Beshear will hold another conference call with Kentucky school superintendents Thursday afternoon, potentially signaling a longer suspension of in-person classes as the state tries to limit the spread of COVID-19. Beshear has hinted in recent days that an announcement regarding school closures will come soon,…

Primary election delayed until June 23; AG Cameron says Gov. Beshear’s executive order is appropriate

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Attorney General’s office released an opinion Monday upholding Gov. Andy Beshear’s power to delay an election during a declared state of emergency. The Governor issued an executive order in March delaying Kentucky’s primary election until June 23 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Jason Snead, Executive Director of the…