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The governor stressed the importance of wearing a mask and keeping it on when you are around anyone who does not live in your household and making sure you don't have more than 10 people over to your house.
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The Trump administration's proposed change would likely disproportionately affect rural residents, who are more likely to rely on SNAP benefits.
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Oct. 11 through 17 marked the sixth week in a row Christian County was in the White House Coronavirus Task Force’s red zone.
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The agreement, which requires the Postal Service to prioritize election mail, applies to all states.
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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.
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This moratorium, issued in response to economic difficulties due to COVID-19, provided protections to household utilities since mid-March.
The president proposed a $1.8 trillion package, and has urged Republican lawmakers to “go big or go home” on a new bill. Speaking Thursday in Princeton, McConnell said Republican senators want to stick to the smaller plan.
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LaRue County announced it was moving back to complete virtual learning for the second time, and Jefferson County school officials said students won't return to in-person classes next week as planned.
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For most people and their families, there should be no cost. Required by the Affordable Care Act, most health-insurance plans automatically cover the entire cost of the flu vaccination. Medicare and Medicaid plans also cover the cost. For those without insurance, the pharmacy cost of the flu shot will range between $20 to $70.
A former palliative care nurse practitioner and nursing school teacher will lead the webinar.
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).
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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.
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