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Local government news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The patient, a 61-year-old woman, is self-quarantined at her home. She is the first person in Christian County diagnosed with the respiratory disease.
Gov. Andy Beshear urged lawmakers to only focus on the budget and coronavirus-related measures and not ones that “get people fired up.”
Martin stressed the need for growth to address the city's financial challenges.
The temporary closures were ordered to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus.
Secretary of State Michael Adams said the measure buys the state time to respond to the epidemic before voters line up.
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The governor also said all in-person services from state government would cease by the end of Tuesday.
Business with the city can be conducted at the tax office's drive-thru window or by calling city hall at 270-887-4000.
Also, in response to the coronavirus outbreak, all public events on the HCC campus are canceled.
Councilman Brooks will chair committee. Their recommendations are expected by June 18.
Critics of the measure say it is overly broad and would criminalize constitutionally sanctioned speech.
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The bill's sponsor says no other state has passed legislation like this measure to help independent pharmacies.
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Many states are considering legislation to cap monthly insulin costs, but so far only two have passed such a law: Colorado and Illinois.