Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman declined their invitations to Fancy Farm this year because the coronavirus delta variant is surging across the state and nation.
Free speech advocates say wealthy companies and individuals use what’s called a strategic lawsuit against public participation, or SLAPP, to retaliate against people or organizations that criticize them.
Although the exact dollar benefit to Kentucky through the infrastructure bill is not clear, Deputy Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock noted it would help speed up construction.
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will use funds from his campaign to run pro-vaccine advertisements on more than 100 radio stations in Kentucky, where just 52% of residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
The administration has blamed the problems on understaffing, antiquated software and security issues that have led to delays in overhauling the system.
Kentucky State Police and the Administrative Office of the Courts will have final say on what goes into the system and who has access to it. The project is being funded with federal coronavirus relief money, which requires it to be completed by the end of the year
