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).
Christian County Clerk Mike Kem says that up-close experience with the virus has emphasized to him the importance of having people vote early in person this election.
McConnell touted his role in helping advance the first coronavirus relief package in March, but McGrath blamed him for not passing a new coronavirus relief bill after the Democratic-led House advanced one in late May.
Residents with low incomes in eight states, including Kentucky, "consumed significantly greater amounts of fruits and vegetables, and improved several other shopping and nutrition-related behaviors" after they participated in the U.S. Department of Agriculture 's SNAP-Ed program.
Kentucky officials announced Wednesday the state will make one-time grants to licensed child care facilities and certified homes in an effort to keep the centers open.
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.
Deviating from his typical practice, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update Sunday after the state "shattered" the previous weekly record, which was just set last week.
