The Bottom Line: Rising unemployment, increased isolation are huge barriers to substance use disorder recovery

By Jacqueline Pitts Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Recovery is always a difficult process. The COVID-19 pandemic has made things even harder on many individuals and organizations trying to help across the commonwealth. Volunteers of America of Kentucky President and CEO Jennifer Hancock says important work is being done during this time to ensure the health…

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Beshear Administration To Keep Ky. Fish & Wildlife Commissioner

By LIAM NIEMEYER A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Governor Andy Beshear’s administration by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to try to reinstate the former Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources commissioner to his post. Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate in a 18-page ruling Wednesday said a state Fish and Wildlife commission has the…

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Ky. Restaurants Say ‘Red Zone’ Recommendations Will Put Them (Further) In The Red

By Ryan Van Velzer Kentucky restaurants say they can expect to see an immediate loss in customers following the latest round of coronavirus recommendations from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, according to the Kentucky Restaurant Association. Restaurant Association President Stacy Roof she’s disheartened the governor’s office has singled out the restaurant industry, which endured more than $550…

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Beshear Urges Virtual Campaigning When Possible

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Kentucky’s governor says political candidates should lean toward virtual campaigning amid a surge of coronavirus cases. And he says they should follow strict guidelines if opting for in-person events. With Election Day a week away, Gov. Andy Beshear was asked Tuesday about people campaigning in counties categorized as having the highest COVID-19 incidence…

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