Coronavirus

Crucial Financial Support Secured from the Trump Administration for Kentucky Hospitals on the Frontline of the Coronavirus

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Governor Andy Beshear

WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) announced today the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Kentucky’s request to recover Medicaid federal match rates and provide federal funds for a payment benefiting over 50 rural hospitals in the Commonwealth.

Clay County Judge Executive Johnny Johnson

MANCHESTER, KY (April 1, 2020) - Clay County Judge Executive Johnny Johnson as issued the following Executive Order due to the Covid-19 virus.

FRANKFORT, KY (April 1, 2020) — In anticipation of a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Supreme Court issued new amendments today that strengthen the social-distancing order that has been in place in courts statewide since March 16. The order restricts dockets, jury trials and jury service during the pandemic.

Governor Andy Beshear

FRANKFORT, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday issued an order to limit Kentuckians’ out-of-state travel and offered a 10-step plan to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

(WESTMINSTER, MD) — Maryland State Police have charged a man with violating the Governor’s Executive Order and providing alcohol to teens during a party he hosted yesterday at a Carroll County hotel.