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April 03, 2020
Beshear, McConnell secure support for rural Kentucky hospitals
Governor Andy Beshear and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced today the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved Kentucky’s request to recover Medicaid federal match rates.
April 02, 2020
Gov. Beshear Recommends Schools Stay Closed until May 1 in COVID-19 Fight
Governor also announces commutations, planned release of some non-violent prisoners
April 02, 2020
Keeping your emergency responders informed during the COVID-19 pandemic
Examples of agreements between counties and health departments to help prevent unnecessary exposure, while preserving personal health information.
April 02, 2020
Kentucky Emergency Management interactive COVID-19 dashboard
Get updates on cases in Kentucky, the nation and internationally.
April 01, 2020
New regulations for rehiring retired public employees
Governor Beshear announced yesterday new executive orders in response to the COVID-19 crisis, including rehiring retired public employees.
April 01, 2020
IRS: Coronavirus Tax Relief
The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus.
March 31, 2020
Governor recommends Fiscal Courts be held via audio or video conference
Attorney General guidance on holding a public meeting by audio or video conference.
March 31, 2020
Peel and Holland provides guidance on insurance benefits
Insurance carriers are scrambling day-to-day to provide information to employers and insureds.