Louisville Sen. Gerald Neal diagnosed with coronavirus, admitted to hospital

Maggie Menderski and Joe Sonka Louisville Courier Journal Sen. Gerald Neal, D-Louisville, tested positive for COVID-19 and was in the hospital Monday night. His prognosis is good and Neal went to the hospital Monday as a precautionary measure, according to Senate Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey, D-Louisville. “Gerald Neal has fought for his community and civil rights for over 30…

Ryan Quarles elected president of National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles was elected president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) at its annual meeting. “I am grateful to my counterparts in the other states for selecting me to serve as president of NASDA,” Quarles said. “2020 has been a challenging year for all industries, but especially…