Kentucky state government
Kentucky seeking input on efforts to expand broadband
Jun. 28, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky is seeking input from broadband providers in the next phase of an effort to expand internet access, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
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Kentucky governor offers $1,500 bonus to boost workforce
By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 24, 2021 05:30 PM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday dangled a $1,500 bonus meant to lure thousands of unemployed Kentuckians back to work, offering it as an...
Auditor reviews how Kentucky spent virus-relief funds
Jun. 24, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky spent $1.4 billion of its share of federal pandemic aid passed in early 2020 and had $150 million left unspent through March of...
Lawmakers told updating unemployment system could take years
By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 22, 2021 04:58 PM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky (AP) — Overhauling Kentucky's outdated technology for processing jobless claims could take up to three years, the state's labor secretary said...
Waiver available to avoid repaying excess jobless benefits
Jun. 21, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Thousands of Kentuckians can now apply for a waiver that could clear them from having to repay the overpayments included in their...
Sign-ups growing for Kentucky prizes tied to COVID shots
Jun. 18, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The number of Kentuckians vying for lucrative prizes tied to getting the COVID-19 vaccine continues to grow, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
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Beshear signals effort to entice more people back to work
By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 17, 2021 05:12 PM EDT
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signaled Thursday that he plans to offer incentives to fill more jobs, as he defended enhanced jobless benefits that Republican...

Gov says Kentucky succeeded by putting science over politics
By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 11, 2021 12:47 PM EDT
Kentucky revenue collections continue surging in May
Jun. 11, 2021 04:56 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's revenue collections in May continued to far outpace last year's pandemic-battered performance, Gov. Andy Beshear's...
Kentucky's high court reviews case testing executive powers
By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 10, 2021 12:12 PM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky (AP) — Kentucky's highest court heard clashing views Thursday on the scope of executive powers as it reviewed Republican-backed laws that were...
Kentucky reports 361 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths
Jun. 09, 2021 05:31 PM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky reported 361 new coronavirus cases and 12 more virus-related deaths Wednesday as the number of Kentuckians vaccinated against...
Kentucky reports 614 new COVID cases, 6 virus-related deaths
Piper Hudspeth Blackburn Jun. 08, 2021 06:04 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) — Kentucky reported 614 new coronavirus cases and six virus-related deaths Tuesday, continuing a steady plateau of low case numbers.
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Beshear announces change atop Kentucky Labor Cabinet
By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 08, 2021 01:02 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The longtime state executive who inherited oversight of Kentucky's beleaguered unemployment insurance system during the COVID-19 pandemic...
Beshear steers rental aid funds to Louisville, Lexington
Jun. 07, 2021 02:08 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's governor is steering nearly $40 million in federal pandemic relief funds for use in emergency rental assistance in the state's...

Kentucky offers cash prizes, scholarships for COVID-19 shots
By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 04, 2021 04:17 PM EDT
Commission recommends funding for school district projects
Jun. 03, 2021 06:39 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A state commission has recommended funding for projects in several Kentucky school districts as part of a $127 million school...
McConnell: Extra jobless benefit hurts back-to-work efforts
By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 02, 2021 04:42 PM EDT
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s acceptance of extra jobless benefits is hampering efforts by businesses to find help as the economy moves beyond the...
Kentucky AG sues CVS Health over state's opioid problems
By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 02, 2021 11:37 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's attorney general on Wednesday sued CVS Health, accusing its pharmacy chain of flooding the state with prescription opioids...
Beshear announces milestone in transportation contracts
Jun. 02, 2021 06:56 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet has awarded more than $1 billion in construction project contracts since January 2020, Gov. Andy...