The Attorney General’s Office of Special Prosecutions reviews calls to the hotline, and complaints that involve allegations of election fraud are referred to the Department of Criminal Investigations.
A poll released last week showed McGrath trailing McConnell by nine points statewide and leading the six-term incumbent only in the Louisville Metro area.
Two Louisville state representatives — a Republican and a Democrat — proposed the bill that would apply to men and women after the birth or adoption of a baby.
Recommendations include allowing employees to work from home when possible, discontinuing all events and gatherings, and avoiding in-person service at restaurants or bars, among other requests.
The poll found that 45% said President Trump's comments about masks and social distancing had made them less favorable toward him, while 24% said they had improved their favor for him.
In this general election, 5,140 Christian County voters requested an absentee ballot. As of Wednesday, more than 3,000 had been returned to the county clerk's office.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals vacancy, created by Shea Nickell's election to the state Supreme Court, will be filed by either Chris McNeill or Jenny Hines following the general election.
This guide for voters includes responses from 8th House candidates Pam Dossett (D) and Walker Thomas (R), from 4th House candidates Alonzo Pennington (D) and Austin Valentine Jr. (I), and 3rd Senate candidate Whitney Westerfield (R).
The governor called on local health departments to fine bars and restaurants if they are not following the 50% capacity rules, instead of merely educating them about the rules and the reasons for them. He also noted that the state Labor Cabinet and Alcoholic Beverage Control agents could help enforce the rules.
The change comes as Kentucky continues to record an elevated number of coronavirus cases, but the state’s positivity rate has ticked back down to 3.97%.
