Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday tightened restrictions on businesses and banned residential evictions under a state of emergency declaration aimed at addressing the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.

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By Jack Brammer
Lexington Herald-Leader

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spelled out Wednesday in a new executive order which businesses can remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic because he considers them “life-sustaining.”

In his eight-page order, he said all businesses Continue reading →

Attached is the latest Governor’s Executive Order on the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Only Life Sustaining Businesses May Remain Open.

Click HERE for a PDF of the full order.

“The safest place in the coming weeks for everybody is staying safe at home.“

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday the fourth death related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), an 82-year-old woman in Lexington with underlying health conditions.

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Gov. Andy Beshear said today that all nonessential retailers are being ordered to close within about 24 hours and that he is mandating an end to all elective medical procedures.

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Gov. Andy Beshear announced Saturday that the state has confirmed the third death related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a 67-year-old male from Anderson County. To show a small, yet significant message of compassion, empathy and renewal, Gov. Beshear said Continue reading →

In an effort to serve the large influx of Kentuckians who are filing for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits as efficiently as possible during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC) is implementing new UI filing procedures and Continue reading →