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Local government news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

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.
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.
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The order also bans groups of 10 or more people from congregating in public.
The Postal Service delivers the largest share of mail and packages in rural areas because private companies like FedEx and UPS find it hard to make a profit there.
Kentucky is bracing for a hit in the amount of money it collects from sales and income taxes, which make up more than 75 percent of state revenues.
Supply chain disruptions have hit industrial jobs, and state-ordered closures and restrictions are affecting retail, restaurant and service work.
A new lab under contract to process COVID-19 tests for Jennie Stuart Medical Center and its Express Lab is providing results within 72 hours.
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The governor said golf courses and home-improvement stores are among places where people need to do a better job of social distancing.
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The drive-thru window at the city Tax Office is still accessible.