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New Speed Test will Measure Broadband in Kentucky
Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:23 PM
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced Thursday the launch of the Kentucky Broadband Speed Test, a crowd-sourcing project that will gather data from Kentuckians needed to expand internet home access for distance learning, telework and telehealth. Kentuckians can take the free, anonymous speed test from Jan. 19 to Feb. 18 at the link below. To participate, the device must be connected to your ...
KY to Study Warrant Process After Taylor Shooting
Friday, January 22, 2021 5:00 AM
Kentucky’s attorney general has formed a task force to study the search warrant process nearly a year after the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. Officers used a narcotics warrant to enter her home. Attorney General Daniel Cameron says the Taylor shooting put “significant attention” on the safe execution of search warrants in Kentucky. Cameron was the special ...
Beshear Announces 3,400 New Cases, 49 Deaths
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 4:52 PM
On Wednesday, Governor Andy Beshear said the state's COVID-19 positivity rate stayed below 12 percent for the fifth day in a row. He's pointing to the state’s rate of positive COVID-19 cases as a positive sign. He says the positivity rate was 11.29 percent. "While there is still so much pain and darkness in our commonwealth due to this pandemic, we are beginning to see the light ahead ...
Beshear to Co-Chair Panel on Economic Recovery
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 10:30 AM
The National Governors Association (NGA) announced on Wednesday that Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will lead a bipartisan task force to guide states in their economic recovery and revitalization efforts amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "I am deeply honored and humbled to be asked by the NGA to work on this crucially important issue," the Governor said. "This global health crisis has upended ...
KY Vaccine Rollout Hampered by Limited Supplies
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 2:35 PM
Gov. Andy Beshear says that while Kentucky ramps up its vaccine roll-out, demand continues to outpace supply, preventing many of those eligible in the state from receiving doses.  Beshear said Tuesday that once more doses are available, more people will be able to schedule vaccine appointments.  "Right now we can't guarantee that every pharmacy across Kentucky gets vaccine, ...
Local Districts to Receive New School Buses
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 9:05 AM
Nine western Kentucky school districts have been awarded a portion of state funds to replace aging school buses. The districts receiving new buses include Caldwell, Calloway, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Livingston, Marshall, Mayfield Independent, and McCracken schools. Gov. Andy Beshear and Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman announced Tuesday that 93 school districts ...
Bills Limiting Beshear's Powers Draw Vetoes
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:43 PM
Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed bills that would limit his executive powers to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.  The Republican-led legislature completed fast-track work on the measures earlier this month. GOP lawmakers have the numbers to override any vetoes when they resume their 30-day session next month.  In defending his vetoes, Beshear said the measures would ...
McConnell: Trump 'Provoked' Capitol Siege
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 1:56 PM
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is placing blame on President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol. McConnell on Tuesday said the mob was “fed lies” and that the president and others “provoked” those intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden’s election. McConnell's remarks come on Trump’s last full day in office. The Republican ...
Rep. Chris Freeland's Legislative Update
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 1:01 PM
Pandemic, separation of powers, government oversight bills head to Governor - Representative Chris Freeland Week two of the 2021 Regular Session is in the books, and I am pleased to report we took advantage of the three legislative days we had this week to consider more legislation that will help our state move forward through this pandemic and set the stage for stronger checks and ...
FBI: KY Man was Part of Mob Inside US Capitol
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:04 AM
The FBI has filed a criminal complaint against a Kentucky man who authorities say was among a group that stormed the U.S. Capitol earlier this month. Michael Sparks of Elizabethtown was charged in the complaint with unlawful entry, disorderly conduct and obstructing law enforcement. The complaint was filed Sunday in federal court for the District of Columbia. The FBI says an ...
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