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1. COVID-19: (Category); Created on March 11, 2020
2. Lexington Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Fraud: (News); ... various COVID-19 pandemic relief benefits. In 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, established several new unemployment ...; Created on June 06, 2025
3. Former Blackberry Volunteer Fire Chief Sentenced for COVID-19 Fraud: (News); ... Karen Caldwell to 12 months in prison, for theft of public funds. In 2021, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, to support communities and local governments that were struggling due to the COVID-19 ...; Created on April 15, 2025
4. Lexington Man Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Loans and COVID Relief Rental Assistance: (News); ... to COVID relief programs. Specifically, McDaniels was convicted in September 2024 of four counts of wire fraud, for fraudulently applying for three Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 relief ...; Created on January 28, 2025
5. London Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving COVID Relief Loans: (News); ... after its consideration of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the federal sentencing statutes. On May 17, 2021, the Attorney General established the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force to marshal the ...; Created on January 23, 2025
6. Lexington Man Convicted of Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Loans and COVID Relief Rental Assistance: (News); ... applying for three Small Business Administration (SBA) Covid-19 relief loans and for fraudulently applying to the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government’s (LFUCG) federally funded Housing Stabilization ...; Created on October 08, 2024
7. Jury Finds Lexington, Kentucky Couple Guilty of Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Loans: (News); ... by the COVID-19 pandemic. They obtained $357,600 in disaster relief funds from the SBA for three of the businesses. A local bank detected the fraud in August 2020 and returned the funds remaining in ...; Created on March 17, 2024
8. Lexington, Kentucky Woman Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Related to COVID-19 Relief: (News); ... to obtain an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fierro falsely stated in the application that she established a personal services business, “Sandybell Fierro” in 2018, ...; Created on January 27, 2024
9. Glendale, California Woman Pleads Guilty to $359M Fraud Involving Claims for Unnecessary Respiratory Tests Submitted with COVID-19 Tests: (News); ... insurance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic for expensive and medically unnecessary respiratory pathogen panel (RPP) tests. “Those who stole from government health programs during the COVID-19 ...; Created on October 11, 2023
10. Governor Mills Announces Another $25 Million to Maine Hospitals to Support COVID-19 Recovery: (News); On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Governor Janet Mills announced her Administration is issuing $25 million to Maine hospitals to address ongoing COVID-19-related challenges such as workforce recruitment and ...; Created on June 28, 2023
11. Congressman Rogers Votes to End COVID-Era Rules: (News); WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers joined House Republicans this week in voting to end lingering COVID-pandemic policies and proceedures. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution ...; Created on February 02, 2023
12. Over 3,400 U.S. Servicemembers Discharged without Benefits since April for refusing COVID-19 Vaccine: (News); ... that our military servicemembers will no longer be discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine." Since April, more than 3,400 servicemembers have been discharged without benefits for refusing the COVID-19 ...; Created on December 12, 2022
13. Fayette County, KY Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud Related to COVID-19 Relief: (News); LEXINGTON, KY – A Lexington man, Shaan Ti Diyali, 37, was sentenced on Monday to six months in federal prison, by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell, for wire fraud. Evidence presented at trial established ...; Created on December 03, 2022
14. Kentucky Association of Health Plans Giving $25 Gift Card and Unlimited Ride Wristband to Attendees Receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine or Booster at the Kentucky State Fair: (News); ... and Medicaid Managed Care organizations in the Commonwealth, today announced its second annual KY State Fair COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinic and incentive giveaway. Throughout the KY State Fair kicking ...; Created on August 17, 2022
15. Harlan County, Kentucky Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Loans: (News); ... in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Paycheck Protection Program loans were designed to provide an incentive for small businesses to keep workers on their payroll during the pandemic; these ...; Created on July 29, 2022
16. Back-to-School COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives Offered to Schools and School Districts Across the Commonwealth of Kentucky: (News); ... receiving a COVID-19 first dose vaccination or a booster. “Local school leaders know their communities well and are extremely effective at designing school programming to help increase youth COVID-19 ...; Created on July 28, 2022
17. Versailles, Kentucky Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Loans: (News); ... Program was created as part of the CARES Act, a law passed in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Paycheck Protection Program loans were designed to provide an incentive for small businesses ...; Created on July 09, 2022
18. McCONNELL: Democrats End COVID Emergency for Illegal Immigrants, Extend it for American Citizens: (News); ... on Title 42: “Democrats are ending the COVID emergency for illegal immigrants but extending it for American citizens. “Last week, the Biden Administration announced they will cancel their Title 42 ...; Created on April 18, 2022
19. Resolution would Recognize Natural Immunity against COVID-19 as Equivalent to Being Vaccinated: (News); Senate Joint Resolution 80 would recognize antibody test as equivalent to being vaccinated Editorial stock photo of a health official taking a fast Covid-19 Antibody Test FRANKFORT, KY— The Senate ...; Created on February 12, 2022
20. Remote learning, COVID-19 Emergency Order Extension Bill in Kentucky Clears both Chambers: (News); FRANKFORT, KY— As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so does the Kentucky General Assembly’s commitment to addressing the Commonwealth’s pandemic-related needs. On Thursday, the legislature gave final ...; Created on January 15, 2022
21. Woodford County, Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in Connection with Fraudulently Obtained COVID Relief Loans: (News); ... as part of the CARES Act, a law passed in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Paycheck Protection Program loans were designed to provide an incentive for small businesses to keep workers ...; Created on December 16, 2021
22. Proposed Bill would give COVID-19 Death Benefits to First Responders in Kentucky: (News); ... responders faced the COVID-19 pandemic head on. Unfortunately, some first responders have died from COVID-19 after being exposed in the line of duty, and their families quickly learned they did not ...; Created on October 25, 2021
23. Kentucky Lawmakers wrap up Special Session on COVID-Related Issues: (News); ... to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. We convened on Tuesday, September 7 and spent a whirlwind three days considering legislation, eventually overriding several vetoes issued by the governor before leaving ...; Created on September 13, 2021
24. More National Guard Members deployed to Hospitals Across Kentucky during Covid-19 Pandemic: (News); ... in the health care field, and there’s a dire need for that right now.” COVID-19 Update The Governor reported that 60 of 96 Kentucky hospitals currently have critical staffing shortages. He also said ...; Created on September 13, 2021
25. General Assembly flexed its Powers to shape Kentucky's COVID-19 Response during Governor called First Pandemic-era Extraordinary Sessio: (News); ... its powers to shape the state's COVID-19 response during a three-day special session lawmakers gaveled to a close Thursday night. The governor called the extraordinary session after the state Supreme ...; Created on September 10, 2021
26. Lawmakers in Kentucky Approve Joint Resolution Extending Governor's COVID-19 Emergency Order: (News); FRANKFORT, KY— The Kentucky General Assembly kicked off the 2021 extraordinary session Tuesday, September 7, 2021 by extending many of the COVID-19 related executive orders issued by Gov. Andy Beshear. ...; Created on September 08, 2021
27. Governor Beshear: FEMA Strike Teams, Kentucky National Guard Assisting Hospitals as COVID-19 Cases Surge: (News); ... Gov. Andy Beshear said Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) strike teams and Kentucky National Guard members are assisting Kentucky hospitals in need during the surge of COVID-19 cases sparked by ...; Created on September 04, 2021
28. Kentucky Association of Health Plans Giving Unlimited Ride Wristband and a Gift Card to Attendees Receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine at the Kentucky State Fair: (News); ... and a $20 gift card (*while supplies last*) when attendees 12 and older go to the West Wing Health Pavilion to receive a COVID-19 vaccine shot. A choice of vaccines will be offered at the Fair. Medicaid ...; Created on August 17, 2021
29. Kentucky Governor issues Executive Order regarding COVID-19 Delta Variant: (News); Governor Andy Beshear FRANKFORT, KY – On Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Gov. Andy Beshear said in response to the highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant and recent U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...; Created on August 11, 2021
30. Eleven Hospital Systems in Kentucky to Require a Complete COVID-19 Vaccination Series for Health Care Workforce: (News); ... to initiate a complete COVID-19 vaccination series no later than Sept. 15, 2021.” The new policy will help health systems respond to a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the delta variant. Wednesday, ...; Created on August 06, 2021
31. Covid Outbreak in a Southeastern Kentucky Jail "Virus has spread like Wildfire: (News); MANCHESTER, KY (July 28, 2021) - Clay County, Kentucky Jailer Linda Smallwood is reporting that the Clay County Detention Center is experiencing an outbreak of Covid. Clay County Jailer Linda Smallwood ...; Created on July 28, 2021
32. Laurel County, Kentucky Woman Indicted for COVID Relief Fraud: (News); Karenda Vaughn (Laurel County Correctional Center) LONDON, KY - A Corbin, Ky., woman has been indicted for a scheme to commit COVID relief fraud and identity theft. A federal grand jury in London ...; Created on June 07, 2021
33. COVID-19 Vaccination Ad Campaign Launched in Kentucky on Social Media and Radio: (News); ... to bring substantial resources to the table to ensure Medicaid plan members are aware of and comfortable with the COVID-19 vaccine and have easy access,” continued Stephens. Health plans are employing ...; Created on May 22, 2021
34. A Fast Food Business in Southeastern Kentucky has Temporarily Closed Due to an Employee Testing Positive for Covid 19: (News); MANCHESTER, KY (February 14, 2021) - Subway of Manchester has announced via social media that: On Sunday, February 14th, an employee let us know they had tested positive for Covid 19. Due to the ...; Created on February 14, 2021
35. McConnell Praises NDAA and Historic COVID-19 Relief That is Coming Online: (News); ... McConnell WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks New Years Day on the Senate floor regarding NDAA and COVID-19 relief: “First, I want ...; Created on January 03, 2021
36. "Americans Cannot Afford To Wait" for Targeted COVID-19 Relie: (News); ... following remarks Thursday on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19 relief: "We learned a few minutes ago that new unemployment claims just hit their highest weekly total since mid-September. "It's the ...; Created on December 11, 2020
37. Governor Andy Beshear Urges Vigilance as Kentucky Passes 200,000 COVID-19 Cases: (News); FRANKFORT, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday, December 6, 2020 asked all Kentuckians to redouble efforts to fight COVID-19 as Kentucky surpassed 200,000 reported cases of coronavirus in the commonwealth ...; Created on December 07, 2020
38. OPINION: COVID Impacts Mother and Child / Millions of Mothers Drop Out of Workforce to Provide at Home Learning, Lowest Female Workforce in 32 Years: (News); ... than men dropped out of the labor force between February and October. Another census study shows women ages 25-44 are nearly three times more likely than men to not be working due to COVID-19 childcare ...; Created on December 05, 2020
39. Governor Andy Beshear Implements New COVID-19 Restrictions on Kentuckians: (News); FRANKFORT, KY – Following a record 33 deaths announced Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear is issuing new restrictions that will help stop the rampant spread of COVID-19 and save Kentuckians’ lives while keeping ...; Created on November 19, 2020
40. With 50 new COVID-19 positive tests Inmates are now isolated "Positive with Positive" in one Kentucky jai: (News); MANCHESTER, KY (November, 7, 2020) - UPDATE: Clay County Jailer Linda Smallwood said "I promised to keep you updated on the virus at the detention center. To be honest I was a little hesitant after ...; Created on November 07, 2020
41. Jailer in Kentucky asks for Prayer as Covid-19 spreads among Staff & Inmates: (News); MANCHESTER, KY (November 1, 2020) - UPDATE: Clay County Jailer Linda Smallwood is reporting that: I promised an update on Covid-19 at the Detention Center. We have finally got test results back (we ...; Created on November 01, 2020
42. All Inmates at a Jail in Ky. Scheduled for Covid-19 Testing after More Employees & an Inmate Test Positive for the Virus: (News); MANCHESTER, KY (October 29, 2020) - UPDATE: Clay County Jailer Linda Smallwood is reporting that: The Clay County Detention Center now has more employees and an inmate that have tested positive for Covid-19. ...; Created on October 29, 2020
43. Visitation cancelled at a Kentucky jail following a positive employee Covid-19 test: (News); MANCHESTER, KY - Clay County Jailer Linda Smallwood is reporting that: A Clay County Detention Center employee has tested positive for Covid-19. Other employees are now being tested and none ...; Created on October 27, 2020
44. Kentucky Department for Public Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Draft Plan: (News); ... distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to local health departments and health care organizations. The first shipment of the vaccine is anticipated for delivery in late 2020 or early 2021 to Kentucky from ...; Created on October 18, 2020
45. McConnell Announces Senate Will Vote on Targeted COVID-19 Relief: (News); ... be moving immediately today to set up a floor vote as soon as this week. “Last month, more than 100 House Democrats publicly asked Speaker Pelosi to stop stonewalling and let them vote on targeted COVID-19 ...; Created on September 08, 2020
46. Attorney General Cameron Continues Defense of the Constitutional Rights of Kentucky Businesses and Families, Files Supreme Court Brief Challenging Gov. Beshear’s COVID-19 Executive Orders: (News); ... of Governor Beshear’s COVID-19 executive orders. The brief follows a July 20 ruling by a Boone County Circuit Court Judge finding many of the Governor’s executive orders unconstitutional. “Since the ...; Created on August 30, 2020
47. Op-Ed: Legislators in Kentucky look to address COVID-19 liability concerns during 2021 Regular Session: (Op-Ed); ... our state have voiced concern that they may be sued despite making good-faith effort to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. Frankly, given the tremendous uncertainty about the virus and what is expected ...; Created on August 18, 2020
48. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19: (COVID-19); FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “Saturday’s COVID report unfortunately ...; Created on August 16, 2020
49. Bar Closures & other New Actions to Fight COVID-19 Announced by Ky. Gov. Beshear: (COVID-19); FRANKFORT, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday announced several new measures to stem the rising number of cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. “At a time when Kentucky ...; Created on July 28, 2020
50. Attorney General Coleman Protects Kentuckians from Unlawful Robocalls: (News); ... COVID financial relief, student loan forgiveness, debt relief, DirecTV discounts, credit card interest rate reductions, and others.   Range. Range received more than 590 traceback notices since 2019 ...; Created on April 15, 2025
51. TRUMP EFFECT: Americans See First Price Relief in Years: (News); ... was actually a drop of .1% — that's the first time we've seen that since COVID. Year-over-year, the annual inflation rate was at 2.4%. This was also better than expected and a 6-month low, moving in th ...; Created on April 11, 2025