FRANKFORT, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Saturday that the state has confirmed the third death related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a 67 year-old male from Anderson County. To show a small, yet significant message of compassion, empathy and renewal, Gov. Beshear said the Governor’s Mansion would be lit green in honor of every Kentuckian who passes related to the virus.
'We need to move forward. This national crisis is not going to wait around if Congress slips back into conventional politics or haggles endlessly over the finer points... The American people need an outcome and they need it tomorrow. They need us to vote to advance this legislation today and then pass it tomorrow.'
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act:
'Senators' bipartisan discussions continued all day yesterday and through the night. Both sides' negotiators, with the Administration, are continuing to work toward a bipartisan agreement on major legislation to support American workers and families, protect small businesses, help stabilize our economy, and put more resources on the front lines of our healthcare battle against the coronavirus... It is time to come together, finalize the results of our bipartisan discussions, and then close this out.'
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act:
Governor asks superintendents to keep schools closed through at least April 20, delays tax filing deadline to July 15
FRANKFORT, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear announced more actions on Friday to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and assist Kentuckians trying to manage difficulties because of the virus. Gov. Beshear requested school superintendents keep schools closed for in-person classes until at least April 20 and delayed the state’s income tax filing deadline until July 15.
LEXINGTON, KY — Robert M. Duncan, Jr., the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky announced on Friday the appointment of a federal prosecutor to lead the fight against fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
