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Lawmakers hold hearing on UI benefit payment delays

News Staff

Saturday, June 27, 2020

After hundreds of people seeking help in resolving their unemployment insurance claims descended on the Capitol last week, a legislative panel convened today to investigate the backlog. Calling it “almost criminal” that some Kentuckians have waited since March to have their claims processed, Sen.

Sahara Desert dust storm reaches United States

Air Quality Warning Issued

News Staff

Friday, June 26, 2020

On Friday, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack warned Kentuckians that air quality in the state may be poor this weekend and into next week.

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Fancy Farm picnic won’t have political speeches this year

News Staff

Friday, June 26, 2020

By Mark Maynard, Kentucky Today Fancy Farm’s annual picnic is still a go for August, but without the political speeches, organizers said this week on social media. Rev. Darrell Venters of St. Jerome Catholic Church posted on the Fancy Farm Facebook page about the 140th picnic on Aug. 1.

Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Agricultural Commissioner Ryan Quarles

Quarles praises legislators for supporting his call with Attorney General for meat price investigation

News Staff

Friday, June 26, 2020

Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles praised a bipartisan group of legislators for joining his efforts with Attorney General Daniel Cameron in asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate possible anticompetitive practices in the beef packing sector.

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Ky Dept of Public Health issues health advisory for recent travelers to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

News Staff

Thursday, June 25, 2020

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) today issued an advisory for Kentucky residents who have traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, over the past two weeks. The guidance follows a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases that began after Myrtle Beach hotels reopened May 15.

Pendleton Countians finally get to cast their vote

Keith Smith - Editor

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Results are unofficial as absentee ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, June 23 but could be accepted up to a later date but Pendleton County had a large turnout for a primary election.

Adams Defeats McGrath Lawsuit to Strike Down “Current System of Absentee Voting”

News Staff

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Today, Secretary of State Michael Adams obtained a dismissal of Amy McGrath for Senate’s lawsuit that challenged the regulation implementing his bipartisan agreement with Governor Beshear, and that sought to have a court declare the “current system of absentee voting” unconstitutional.

Ky Representative Mark Hart

Representative Mark Hart responds to removal of Jefferson Davis statue

News Staff

Monday, June 15, 2020

I’m very disheartened by the fact that our Governor and my fellow legislators feel this is a priority issue for Kentucky.

Senator Rand Paul

Rand Paul's weekly report

News Staff

Monday, June 15, 2020

Reforming our criminal justice system and increasing its focus on rehabilitation have been among my top priorities during my time in Congress. While I'm greatly encouraged by legislation such as the First Step Act passing, I will keep working for change, as you can see from my latest update below!

A fireman scaled the roof of the building home to try and get water on the flames

Firefighters battle home fire

News Staff

Saturday, June 13, 2020

A Falmouth family started their Saturday off in one of the worse situations as they saw their home at the beginning of Shelby Street and belongings destroyed by fire.

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