By Miranda Combs
Director of Communications
Secretary of State's Office
Scheduled work days reduced to lessen spread of COVID-19
An expected drop in tax revenue and corresponding rise in need for social services brought on by the coronavirus disease were reflected in the proposed state budget passed by the Kentucky Senate.
Yesterday, on March 18, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the second federal aid package passed designed to address the COVID-19 crisis.
On March 18, the Senate State and Local Government Committee heard testimony on HB484.
Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, national, state and local officials are seeking ways to help Americans.
Members of House and Senate leadership announced today that the 2020 Regular Session will continue as scheduled, but with a number of safeguards and precautions in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Legislative leaders announced that the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2020 session will be postponed until March 17. The Senate and House will not convene, as previously scheduled, on Friday, March 13 or Monday, March 16.
