Regional & State

So far, more than 11,000 applications for FEMA aid have been received from the residents in the storm’s lengthy path.

Noting that his executive branch is masked up, the Democratic governor said, "We have not had a major outbreak that I think they’re seeing on the legislative side. That’s because masks work."

The Kentucky Democratic Party, Rep. Derrick Graham and four residents announced they would sue to block the maps, arguing they violate the Kentucky Constitution by splitting counties into multiple districts “without legitimate purpose” and more times than is necessary to create districts of roughly equal size.

In one county, the fiscal court has refused to issue bonds for solar farms, which has angered local farmers who want solar projects on their land.

The most notable feature of that bill, would extend Hopkinsville's 1st Congressional district from the westernmost tip of Kentucky all the way to Frankfort in central Kentucky.

Proponents said the bill streamlines the licensure process and allows for new services.

Most Ky. children who die or nearly die from abuse or neglect are under 3. They’re disproportionately Black. And more than 70% were part of a family that had been assessed or investigated by the state.

Advocates say school nurses help students stay healthy, can be an important resource, and can also help identify and address mental health issues.

First Amendment advocates point out that such information is already blocked by privacy laws — and the new legislation could create a chilling effect for those making and responding to open records requests because of the penalties.

Mayfield Consumer Products MCP plans to speed up the opening of a facility in Hickory just north of Mayfield. About half the factory’s employees — 250 of the 501 positions — will be transferred to this new facility.

First Lady Biden visited the Creekwood neighborhood, which was ravaged by the tornado, and the tornado recovery center inside Greenwood Mall, where she delivered remarks.

The governor had already unveiled many of his proposals over the last week after House Republicans broke tradition and released their spending plan early.