Kentucky’s primary election on Tuesday went pretty smoothly, despite claims from national celebrities and politicians that there would be widespread chaos as a result of having fewer in-person polling places in the state. But even though it appears there was record voter turnout during the election, there were still some problems. Voters in Lexington had…
By DON SERGENT dsergent@bgdailynews.com More than $1 million in federal funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act is making its way to southcentral Kentucky to help with efforts to recover from the economic devastation of the coronavirus pandemic. Community Action Kentucky said last week that more than $16.8 million in additional Community…
BY JACK BRAMMER A federal judge has ruled Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear went “too far” in limiting in-person protests at the Capitol during the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. District Judge Greg Van Tatenhove said Wednesday in a 24-page order that Beshear must amend his mass gatherings order to allow for in-person protests. Despite the order, several…
Jillianne Moncrief Kentucky Department of Education, Facebook FRANKFORT, KY — The Kentucky Department of Education is asking adult family members or caregivers responsible for a child or children during the period of distance learning in the 2019-2020 school year to complete a survey. The survey will let you express the challenges you and your child…
(WBKO) By Lauren Hanson FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) – Secretary Michael Adams released the following statement on the June 23 election: “While all eyes were on Kentucky today, we offered the nation a model for success in conducting an election during a pandemic. I’m proud of Kentuckians for exercising their rights, and proud of the bipartisan coalition…
Associated Press (Story from bgdailynews.com) FRANKFORT — Presidential primaries topped the ballot Tuesday, but there were several others races being decided in Kentucky including party nominations for a U.S. Senate seat. Other contested races on the ballot include five U.S. House seats, 11 contested legislative primaries and a Kentucky Supreme Court seat. With thousands of…
By RACHEL COLLINS Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear during the June 22 coronavirus update announced Phase 3 of reopening will begin on June 29, at which point he said “just about everything in the commonwealth will be open.” He also said on Wednesday, his staff will outline the guidelines for reopening Kentucky’s schools in August. Beshear said…
BY MICHON LINDSTROM KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. — An empty space is what you see in the Kentucky State Capitol rotunda. It was once home to Confederate President Jefferson Davis and now a group of lawmakers wants to see that space occupied by a notable Kentucky woman. What You Need To Know Lawmakers want to see a female statue…
Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal After thousands descended on Frankfort last week in hopes of getting face-to-face help with their unemployment claim, state officials are finalizing a plan to resume in-person services within a week. Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that the state was still developing its plan but that he hopes a few in-person…
BY MICHON LINDSTROM KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. — The primary election is on June 23, and Spectrum News 1’s political reporter Michon Lindstrom sat down with Thomas Massie who is facing a primary challenge in the Republican primary for the 4th Congressional District. Q. I heard you saw the interview with your opponent Todd McMurtry and he really had several…