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January 20, 2022
Free at-home COVID tests now available from federal government
All households are eligible to order free at-home COVID-19 test kits through the Biden Administration and the United States Postal Service.
January 14, 2022
Weekly KACo Newsletter - Jan. 14, 2022
Legislative session review, Supreme Court overturns COVID mandate, Governor's budget released, tornado relief and more
January 14, 2022
Second week of legislative session focused on West KY tornado relief
Tornado relief, jail support and the budget were hot topics this week in the General Assembly.
January 14, 2022
Treasury releases final guidance for spending ARPA funds
The final rule allows much more flexibility for counties using their ARPA funds.
January 13, 2022
Governor Beshear presents budget, includes significant funding for counties
Gov. Andy Beshear released his 2022-2024 budget tonight, Jan. 13.
January 13, 2022
Supreme Court blocks enforcement of Biden’s COVID vaccine and testing mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of Pres. Biden’s vaccine and testing mandate for employers with more than 100 employees, including Kentucky counties.
January 13, 2022
Governor signs tornado relief bill into law
Governor Beshear signed HB 5 into law this afternoon, which allocates $200 million to assist communities impacted by the Western Kentucky tornadoes.