Governor says bipatrisan ‘Better KY’ legislation to create jobs, boost economy; reviewing details in bills
Gov. Andy Beshear, following the final day of the 2021 regular session, announced Kentucky lawmakers and his administration reached a…
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Beshear says Kentucky is on positive trajectory, leading our border states; 751 cases, 13 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 751 new COVID-19 cases and a 2.9% positivity rate Tuesday. “We are on a positive trajectory…
Beshear reports 40% of KY adults are vaccinated; 310 new cases, 11 deaths, mask mandate extended
Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than 1.3 million Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of one of three…
Governor joins 18 other governors in statement against racism, urges uniting against bigotry
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear joined 18 other governors to issue a statement on the rise in…
Governor reports 1.25 million Kentuckians vaccinated, 726 cases, 19 deaths, 2.92% positivity
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday the pace of Kentucky’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts continues to accelerate. “As of today, we’re right…
Education bills: Beshear vetoes 2 that ‘undermine public education,’ signs 5 putting education first
Gov. Andy Beshear, a graduate of Kentucky public schools, vetoed two bills that hurt educators and undermine public education. He…
Governor reports 2.85% positivity rate, 695 cases 24 deaths, urges vaccinations; April 12, all ages eligible
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has decreased again, to 2.85%. All Kentuckians 50 and older became eligible…
Gov. Beshear signs 10 bills focused on ‘well-being’ of Kyians, vetoes three bills ‘not in best interests’
Gov. Andy Beshear signed 10 bills that “prioritize the well-being and safety of all Kentuckians, with a special focus on…
Beshear reports 294 cases, 11 deaths, positivity lowest since 2020; get vaccinated (1,186,000 have)
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s lowest positivity rate since last July 3 and updated Kentuckians on COVID-19 vaccinations. “We’ve…
Governor reports all good news — COVID numbers down in every category; vaccines to ages 50-up
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was plenty of good news Sunday regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky, as new…
Legislators will be back March 29-30 for the final days of the session — and there are bills in play
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State lawmakers returned home for a 10-day recess and will return to Frankfort March 29-30…
Beshear reports 731 new COVID cases, 25 deaths, 3.4% positivity; mask up, get vaccinated
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 731 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, 25 deaths and a positivity rate of 3.40%. “With now…
Beshear says vaccines open to 50-and-older, opens more sites; reports 785 cases, catch-up death count
Gov. Andy Beshear announced all Kentuckian 50 and older can sign up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments on or after March…
Governor reports 963 cases, 27 deaths and 3.73% positivity; says, ‘We can’t let up yet’
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has declined to 3.73%. He reported 963 cases and 27 deaths. “While…
Beshear reports 819 cases, 24 deaths, positivity 3.87%; long-term care update; get vaccine, mask up
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 819 new COVID-19 cases, 24 COVID-19 deaths and a positivity rate of 3.87%. “This week, while…
Beshear announces COVID memorial for Capitol grounds as 5,000 deaths reached; 36 new cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On the same day that he observed the milestone of one million Kentuckians receiving the…
Virus figures continue to decline for ninth straight week, positivity rate remains below four percent
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky continued to drop on Sunday, as…
Gov. Beshear reports 679 new COVID cases and 16 deaths on Saturday; positivity is under 4%
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 679 new COVID cases and 16 deaths on Saturday, bring the state’s totals to 415,770 cases…
Governor reports 963 new cases, 19 deaths and 3.88% positivity, all declining; sign up for vaccine
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 963 new COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths in Kentucky and a positivity rate below 4%. “The…
Beshear reports 1,211 cases, 36 deaths; 1-C open to 16-and-older with medical conditions
Gov. Andy Beshear said cases and deaths from COVID-19 continue to moderate as more Kentuckians receive the safe and effective…
Beshear reports 1,010 cases, 34 deaths, with 3.93%; get vaccinated and follow public health guidance
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate decreased again, to 3.93%, as more Kentuckians receive one of three highly…
Gov. Beshear reports 880 cases, 21 deaths, lower positivity; 127,111 vaccinations in past week
Gov. Andy Beshear said a record 127,110 Kentuckians were vaccinated during the past week, breaking the previous record of 112,428…