Gov. Beshear Asks Kentuckians to Keep Focus on Testing in COVID-19 Fight

May 11, 2020 / Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 11, 2020) – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on Kentucky’s fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of 5 p.m. May 11, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 6,677 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 105 of which were newly confirmed Monday. On Sunday, 141 new cases were confirmed. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported four new deaths Monday and three new deaths Sunday, raising the total to 311 Kentuckians lost to the virus.

Fiscal Court Meets Virtually At 6pm Tonight

May 11, 2020 / Ted Cox

Lancaster, KY (May 11, 2020) — The Garrard County Fiscal Court will meet this evening, though attendance by the general public will not be allowed. Instead, the meeting will broadcast live on the internet.

Attorney General Cameron Joins 18-State Coalition Asking Congress to Investigate China’s Role in COVID-19 Pandemic

May 11, 2020 / Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 11, 2020) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced today that he has joined an 18-state coalition calling on Congress to investigate the communist Chinese government’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson led the effort, sending a letter Friday to the leadership of the House and Senate Foreign Relations Committees and members of House and Senate leadership asking for a Congressional investigation.

Gov. Beshear Warns Kentuckians of Utility Scam during COVID-19 Pandemic

May 11, 2020 / Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 11, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear issued a scam alert today warning Kentuckians of utility-related scams popping up in the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Garrard Student Takes 2nd Place In 2020 Congressional Art Competition

May 11, 2020 / Ted Cox

Gracey Kelley of Garrard County High School won second-place overall with her work, "United We Stand."

BOWLING GREEN, KY – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today announced Grace Kelley of Garrard County High School took Second Place overall with her painting “United We Stand.”

Gov. Beshear Provides Updates on Kentucky’s Fight Against COVID-19

May 09, 2020 / Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 9, 2020) – At the Capitol Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on Kentucky’s fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

As of 5 p.m. May 9, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 6,440 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 158 of which were newly confirmed Saturday. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported six new deaths Saturday, raising the total to 304 Kentuckians lost to the virus.

The Story Of James Garrard Shared By the Kentucky History Channel

May 09, 2020 / Ted Cox

Lancaster, KY (May 9, 2020) — James Garrard was the second governor of Kentucky and Garrard County is named after him. Recently the Kentucky History Channel, a media network founded this year that focuses on the state’s history, recently released a short video that retells the life of Garrard and how he became Kentucky’s second governor, and first to live in the historic Kentucky Governor’s Mansion.

Federal Judges Rule KY Churches Can Begin In-Person Services This Weekend

May 09, 2020 / Ted Cox

Frankfort, KY (May 9, 2020) — Two federal judges ruled on Friday that all Kentucky churches can hold in-person services starting Sunday, May 10, as long as they practice the social distancing and hygiene guidelines set by the CDC.

Gov. Beshear Announces Requirements for Houses of Worship, Retail, Others to Reopen

May 08, 2020 / Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 8, 2020) – On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear outlined the requirements to begin reopening major segments of the economy and society including houses of worship, manufacturing, construction, government offices and agencies, retail and funeral services.

Versailles couple reunited after surviving COVID-19

May 08, 2020 / Ted Cox

Gene Hornback with his family including his wife Elaine sitting at the left of the photo.

LEXINGTON, KY (May 8, 2020) – After more than a month apart, Gene Hornback and his wife Elaine of Versailles, were reunited today at Baptist Health Lexington when Gene, a COVID-19 patient, was discharged.

America’s Meatpacking Facilities Practicing Safe Reopening to Ensure a Stable Food Supply

May 08, 2020 / Ted Cox

(Washington, D.C., May 8, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the safe reopening of critical infrastructure meatpacking facilities across the United States.

Gov. Beshear Announces Next Phase of Reopening Economy

May 07, 2020 / Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 7, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday released a new timeline for reopening more of the state’s industries, but reminded Kentuckians it will not be business as usual anywhere until we have defeated the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). He also updated Kentuckians on expanded testing, utility scams and federal support and funding.

As of 5 p.m. May 7, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 6,128 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 208 of which were newly confirmed Thursday. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported 11 new deaths Thursday, raising the state’s toll to 294 deaths related to the virus.

'Healthy At Work' Phase 1 Begins on Monday, May 11

May 07, 2020 / Ted Cox

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Under the schedule outlined by Gov. Beshear, more businesses will be allowed to open May 11 with new minimum requirements, as well as industry specific requirements. Among the businesses that will be allowed to operate:

· Manufacturing, distribution and supply chain businesses

· Construction

· Vehicle or vessel dealerships

· Office-based businesses (at 50% pre-pandemic capacity)

· Horse racing (no fans in attendance)

· Pet care, grooming and boarding

· Photography

As long as progress in the fight against COVID-19 is not threatened, additional business sectors will be allowed to open May 20 and May 25.

For more information regarding Gov. Beshear's re-opening plan please visit https://governor.ky.gov/covid-19.

Bear Activity On Upswing

May 07, 2020 / Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 7, 2020) - The arrival of spring means bear activity is on the rise in Kentucky. An increase in activity can also mean an increase in bear complaints.

Senate Committee Approves McConnell Provisions to Strengthen Kentucky’s Water Infrastructure

May 07, 2020 / Ted Cox

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced he helped secure several priorities benefiting Kentucky in the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (AWIA 2020), which was approved by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today. The legislation must now be approved by the full Senate.

U.S. Department of Labor Awards Over $10 Million in Dislocated Worker Grants in Response to the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency

May 07, 2020 / Ted Cox

WASHINGTON, DC (May 6, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of six Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) totaling $10,012,821 to help address the workforce-related impacts of the public health emergency related to the coronavirus. These awards are funded under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provided $345 million for DWGs to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus. The department awarded $131,286,863 to 24 states and territories on April 14, 2020, and $30,170,311 to seven states on April 29, 2020. This latest award brings the total amount awarded to states and territories to $171,469,995.

Attorney General Cameron Asks to Join Lawsuit to Stop Governor Beshear’s Targeting of Faith-Based Gatherings During COVID-19

May 06, 2020 / Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 6, 2020) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today moved to join a lawsuit seeking to end Governor Beshear’s unconstitutional ban on faith-based gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky by Tabernacle Baptist Church of Nicholasville, seeks an injunction against Governor Beshear’s March 19 and March 25 executive orders, which specifically target faith-based gatherings. In his suit, Attorney General Cameron alleges that the Governor’s orders violate the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, Sections 1 and 5 of the Kentucky Constitution, and Kentucky’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Gov. Beshear Prepares for Primary Elections, Revises Travel Restrictions

May 06, 2020 / Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 6, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday prepared voters to take part safely in the upcoming primary elections and revised travel restrictions as we continue to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

As of 5 p.m. May 6, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 5,934 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 159 of which were newly confirmed Wednesday, a day after the largest one-day total of new cases were reported. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported eight new deaths Wednesday, raising the state’s toll to 283 deaths related to the virus.

Guthrie Introduces Coronavirus Public Health Bill

May 06, 2020 / Ted Cox

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, along with fellow committee leaders U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Anna Eshoo (D-CA), this week introduced the Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act (H.R. 6701).

Farmers National Bank Donates 1,000 Protective Masks to Ephraim McDowell Health

May 06, 2020 / Ted Cox

(May 6, 2020 - Danville, KY) - To assist with the health and safety of the community, Farmers National Bank has donated 1,000 KN95 protective masks to Ephraim McDowell Health.