LEGISLATIVE UPDATE by Representative Derek Lewis
May 26, 2020 - Before I begin this week’s session review, I would like to share an update regarding the Primary Election. I hope you are already aware that the Governor and Secretary of State worked together to postpone this year’s Primary from May 18 to June 23 and expand the absentee voting options to include all voters as part of the state’s response to COVID-19.
McConnell: 'Kentucky's farmers can receive the assistance necessary to continue feeding our country and the world'
Senator McConnell introduced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) applauded an announcement from President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to deliver $16 billion of direct relief to American producers, including Kentucky farmers, through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Between May 26 and August 28, farmers can submit applications through their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office for the CFAP to help cover losses incurred by the coronavirus pandemic. The federal funding was made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Senator McConnell introduced the CARES Act, which became the largest economic rescue package in history, and led it to enactment in about a week.
Individual producers can receive up to $250,000 to help make ends meet to face this crisis. The full list of eligible commodities and additional program details are available at farmers.gov/cfap
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Brent France along with Sgt. Brett Reeves arrested Everett Conner III age 37 of South Highway 1223, Corbin on Monday morning May 25, 2020 at approximately 9:13 AM.
LONDON, KY (May 25, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Lieut. Chris Edwards arrested Melzena Moore age 41 of Moriah Church Road, London on Saturday evening May 23, 2020 at approximately 5:44 PM.
MANCHESTER, KY (May 24, 2020) - Cumberland Valley District Health Department reports three new confirmed case of COVID-19 in Clay County, bringing the county’s cumulative total of confirmed cases to six.
