Investigation Uncovers Ex-TARC Director’s Sexual, Financial Misconduct

By Eleanor Klibanoff A new internal report documents “one of the worst periods” in the history of Louisville’s transit authority — the 14-month tenure of executive director Ferdinand Risco. Risco was fired in February after allegations of sexual misconduct. But according to this report released Tuesday, his pattern of sexually harassing employees was just one aspect…

McConnell Unveils $500 Billion Coro­n­avirus Relief Package. Beshear Says More Needs to Be Done

BY JOE RAGUSA FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear (D) says he’s concerned about parts of the $500 billion coronavirus relief package Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) unveiled Tuesday. What You Need To Know Beshear reacts to McConnell’s coronavirus relief proposal He hopes unemployment dollars will increase Also wants to see more funding for state and…

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…