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April 27, 2023
$123 million available May 1 to meet housing needs following 2021 natural disasters
Hopkins County Judge/Executive Jack Whitfield participated in the announcement earlier this week.
April 21, 2023
Officials join county leaders to discuss opioid solutions
The meeting marks the first of two in-person meetings this year for the county leaders named to the Network.
April 21, 2023
Know that the investment and banking decisions you’ve made are sound
William Cherry served for 24 years as a county chief financial officer responsible for safely managing and investing public funds and for 20 years as a county budget officer.
April 14, 2023
Safe driving tips from the National Safety Council
Take the pledge to avoid distracted driving.
April 13, 2023
Federal disaster declaration issued in wake of March storms
76 Kentucky counties were adversely affected
April 06, 2023
Helping counties borrow needed funds at attractive rates
The extension district in Hopkins County recently had success with borrowing needed funds at practical rates.
April 06, 2023
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Look for important information to share with your county staff and constituents this month as we focus on using best practices while driving.
April 06, 2023
Deadline to participate in next round of opioid settlements is April 18
The new settlements require that counties take affirmative steps to opt in and must return the required documentation to the settlement administrator by April 18, 2023.