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…
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…
By LIAM NIEMEYER The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s political action committee has endorsed Republican State Rep. Randy Bridges for re-election in November. A press release from the political action committee this week states Bridges earned an endorsement because his answers in a candidate survey showed support for job growth and economic development. The political action committee…
By Ryland Barton Gov. Andy Beshear says he will revise his executive order banning evictions in Kentucky later this week, after the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated that it will halt most evictions until the end of the year. The CDC order, which is set to take effect later this week, would ban landlords…
Lawrence Smith FRANKFORT, Ky. (WDRB) — Gov. Andy Beshear has endorsed new, stricter rules for wearing masks in Kentucky schools, calling them “a smart move.” The guidelines, issued by the departments of Education and Public Health, require students to wear masks in school almost all the time — regardless of how far apart they are.…
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky will keep a firm to help with unemployment claims through the rest of the year. What You Need To Know Ernst & Young will continue to help with unemployment claims through the end of the year The extension will cost $4.9 million, total cost of the contract almost $16.9 million There are…
By STU JOHNSON Governor Beshear says he wouldn’t necessarily be opposed to a special legislative session to consider law enforcement related reforms. During his daily briefing Tuesday, the governor was asked about interest by some legislators to see him convene lawmakers to Frankfort. Beshear said he’d be willing to work with legislative leaders and others on…
BY MICHON LINDSTROM KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. — Senate Republican Leadership says they want more dialogue with Gov. Andy Beshear over issues taking place in Louisville and want to be called back into session to address police reform. “We are here to work with him to take his calls to listen to plan and to cooperate,” said Senate President…
By LIAM NIEMEYER Democratic U.S Senate candidate Amy McGrath stopped in Paducah on Monday and spoke about her agenda for a public option health care and addressing the opioid epidemic. She also attacked U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s past record on healthcare. McGrath, standing by the city’s riverfront park, criticized McConnell’s past efforts to repeal the Affordable…
By WKYT News Staff and Victor Puente LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Thoroughbred industry leaders, Senator Mitch McConnell and Congressman Andy Barr were among those present Monday afternoon for the announcement of a national oversight body for horse racing. Officials announced the formation of the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority, which will be an independent, non-governmental body that…
