Attorney General Cameron Files Amicus Brief Supporting Louisville Church’s First Amendment Right to Hold Drive-In Worship Services During COVID-19

April 18, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 18, 2020) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced the filing of an amicus brief before the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky in support of a Louisville church’s First Amendment right to hold drive-in church services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

April 17, 2020  /  Ted Cox

(Washington, D.C., April 17, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers, and consumers in response to the COVID-19 national emergency. President Trump directed USDA to craft this $19 billion immediate relief program to provide critical support to our farmers and ranchers, maintain the integrity of our food supply chain, and ensure every American continues to receive and have access to the food they need.

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Department Cancels Conservation Camps

April 17, 2020  /  Ted Cox

Decision protects families from COVID-19 spread

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 17, 2020) - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will not offer its summer conservation camps this year due to the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience,” Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Rich Storm said. ”However, this is a necessary step we had to take to protect the health and safety of our campers, their families and our staff.”

This decision was made in conjunction with the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet as part of the commonwealth’s ongoing efforts to ensure the health and wellness of the public as Kentucky fights aggressively to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife operates Camp John Currie, Camp Earl Wallace and Camp Robert Webb to provide youth with outdoor education and experiences.

For more information, visit the department’s website at fw.ky.gov and select the MyProfile tab. Camps refunds may be requested through May 15.

Opinion: During Global Pandemic, Buy Local

April 12, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 12, 2020) — Last month, Kentucky farm families celebrated “National Agriculture Week,” but as you can imagine, our annual celebration was quieter than usual, given our on-going fight against the global COVID-19 pandemic. As I talked to members of the media and neighbors to promote the celebration, they bombarded me with the following questions: Are we going to run out of food? Is our food supply safe? How can I support local farmers and agribusinesses?

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Ephraim McDowell Health offering patient visits through telehealth

April 11, 2020  /  Ted Cox

April 11, 2020 – Danville, Kentucky - Ephraim McDowell Health continues to work closely with national, state and local leaders to ensure that we are properly responding to the needs of our patients and Associates as it relates to Covid-19. We are continually looking for new ways to treat and keep our patients healthy. Ephraim McDowell Health is now offering telehealth visits at many of our specialty and primary care offices.

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