KY Chamber, KCTCS partner on ‘Restart Kentucky,’ to bring industry leaders together on economic recovery

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently announced the formation of “Restart Kentucky,” an initiative designed to start the conversation on how to methodically and responsibly re-open Kentucky’s economy. To assist in this important work, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) will serve as Restart Kentucky’s official Workforce and Education Partner. “The expertise that…

Arrests Across Kentucky Decline During Coronavirus

By STU JOHNSON Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts Director Laurie Dudgeon says arrests across Kentucky have dropped significantly during the coronavirus outbreak. Dudgeon participated last week in a national video conference sponsored by the Council on Criminal Justice. She noted prior to COVID-19, the state averaged 700 arrests a day. Dudgeon said that number now…

17,000 Kentucky businesses approved for $3.4 billion in SBA paycheck protection loans

Since the rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, more than 1.6 million forgivable loans have been approved by almost 5,000 participating lenders totaling approximately $350 billion to American businesses, according to U.S. Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky’s 6th District. This includes…

Outbreak Fund Raises Nearly $2M In Kentucky

By ASSOCIATED PRESS A donation fund run by the state that offers help during the coronavirus outbreak has raised nearly $2 million. More than half has come from a contribution by the Kentucky Colonels. The Team Kentucky Fund has received funding from about 7,000 donors. It offers financial aid for people adversely affected by the pandemic.…