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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.

By Miranda Combs
Director of Communications
Secretary of State's Office

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.

Scheduled work days reduced to lessen spread of COVID-19

Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, national, state and local officials are seeking ways to help Americans.

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.

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.

On March 18, the Senate State and Local Government Committee heard testimony on HB484.