Government Archives

Protestors demand Beshear ‘open up Kentucky’

by Al Cross
April 16, 2020

The protesters shouted various chants, including “We want to work,” “Families are essential,” “Let freedom ring” and, finally, “We will be back.”

President Trump blocks most U.S. Postal Service stimulus aid, says the agency should raise its prices in rural areas

by The Rural Blog
April 15, 2020

The president has long advocated for the Postal Service to raise the prices it charges online services like Amazon to deliver goods, often to hard-to-reach rural areas.

Beshear says legislators looking to pass law to help some trades reopen are putting ‘monetary interests’ ahead of public health

by Al Cross
April 15, 2020

Republican leadership in the House wants to look at “protocols” occupational licensing boards and trade associations could use to determine what non-essential businesses would be safe to reopen.

Legislature overrides Beshear’s vetoes; photo IDs will be required for voters

by Ryland Barton
April 15, 2020

Beshear had said that lawmakers should have waited until next year to pass a voter ID bill after the coronavirus crisis had passed.

Legislators return to Frankfort to consider overturning Beshear’s vetoes

by Ryland Barton
April 14, 2020

Beshear said he didn’t veto specific spending items, but only language that would limit his flexibility during the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump says he has power to ‘open up the states’; but Beshear says, ‘In this state, the buck stops with me’

by Test and Eric Umansky
April 14, 2020

Trump, at his daily briefing that started later and ran longer than Beshear's, said “If some states refuse to open, I’d like to see that person run for election.”

Republicans say Beshear’s plan to deal with church violators of gatherings order goes too far

by Al Cross
April 12, 2020

Beshear has encouraged drive-in services, as long as they follow social-distancing rules, but Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Hopkins County Judge-Executive Jack Whitaker have banned even drive-in services.

Beshear: ‘We’re looking at months’ of restrictions, but they can be relaxed selectively if ‘significantly on the downward’ from peak

by Al Cross
April 10, 2020

The governor reported six new COVID-19 deaths in Kentucky, two of which state officials traced to a specific mass gathering in Hopkins County.

City council moves quickly through its first videoconference meeting

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 8, 2020

Mayor Wendell Lynch said a budget is being prepared for the council's consideration. A significant loss of revenue is expected because of the coronavirus' impact on employment.

Hopkinsville City Council slates its first videoconference meeting; here’s how you can view the April 7 session live

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 7, 2020

The purpose of the remote meeting is to prevent spreading COVID-19 among council members, city officials and members of public who would attend the meeting.

Beshear vetoes voter ID bill; legislature has a change to override

by Ryland Barton
April 4, 2020

The governor said the law would create an obstacle for Kentuckians trying to vote, especially during the coronavirus pandemic when offices that provide ID cards are closed to in-person traffic.

Hopkins County judge-executive establishes curfew for minors

by WKMS
April 2, 2020

The order also bans groups of 10 or more people from congregating in public.