Campus Move In Raises Concerns About Virus Spread

BY CRYSTAL SICARD | KENTUCKY LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky completed its first week of students moving back on campus. With many families helping their students move into their dorms, there is some concern they may be spreading the virus without even knowing. According to the UK COVID-19 Testing Result website, as of Wednesday, August 12, 14,129 students…

Public health officials explain data, calling it imperfect but useful, and defend school decision

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A legislative committee meeting to review how the state collects and reports coronavirus data shifted quickly last week to Republicans’ questions about Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s recommendation to delay in-person schooling until Sept. 28, and his general handling of the pandemic. “We don’t close our schools down for influenza,…

Young conservative who clerked for Ginsburg nominated to the federal bench in Louisville

Andrew Wolfson Louisville Courier Journal President Donald Trump has nominated another young conservative to the federal bench in Kentucky. Benjamin Beaton’s law firm describes him as a “card-carrying member” of the Federalist Society, the conservative organization from which the White House has drawn many judicial appointees. But Paducah-born and Centre College-educated Benjamin Beaton clerked for America’s most famed liberal judge, Justice Ruth Bader…

What’s Next for Charles Booker?

BY KAYLA MOODY KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky. — State Rep. Charles Booker (D-Louisville) is channeling the energy from his historic run for U.S. Senate into a new advocacy organization. What You Need To Know Booker establishes Hood to the Holler to address racial injustice, empower future leaders, and more Hood to the Holler also to focus on voter registration…

Supreme Court’s pilot project to reduce eviction cases in Jefferson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. — In an effort to mitigate the effects of homelessness and streamline eviction cases, the Supreme Court of Kentucky has established the Eviction Diversion Pilot Project in Jefferson District Court. The project will connect tenants and landlords with rental assistance through Louisville Metro Government and other community organizations to help them avoid eviction…