Paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
All businesses that are not life-sustaining must stop operations effective Thursday, Mar. 26 at 8 p.m. except as needed to conduct minimum basic operations.
The differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill will be worked out in a conference committee of senators and representatives, starting Monday.
Below is the information to keep you updated on legislative activity at the Capitol while you lead your county in responding to the COVID-19 fallout. Email with any questions: shellie.hampton@kaco.org.
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.
