Kentucky unemployment rate rises 1.3 percent in July; state jobless number now at 5.7 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary July 2020 unemployment rate was 5.7 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
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State launches ‘Volunteer Kentucky’ recruitment website to support nonprofit organizations
Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Cabinet Secretary Eric Friedlander announced many nonprofits now…
Kentucky’s General Fund receipts for July up 7.0 percent from a year ago; totaled $905.1 million
State Budget Director John Hicks announced Monday that Kentucky’s General Fund receipts for July, the first month of Fiscal Year…
Kentucky has largest price drop at gas pumps in nation during past week; average cost now $1.99
Kentucky gas prices have dropped 4 cents in the past week, the biggest drop seen of any state. Most areas…
Kentucky restaurateurs, distillers, musicians urge McConnell to support RESTAURANTS Act
Prominent Kentucky restaurateurs, chefs, distillers, musicians and industry leaders called on Senator Mitch McConnell to include the RESTAURANTS Act in…
Kentucky’s General Fund receipts increase 1.5 percent in FY20; Road Fund receipts fall 4.8 percent
State Budget Director John Hicks has reported that Kentucky’s General Fund receipts for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) ended better than…
Secretary of State Michael Adams offers overview of Kentucky’s 2020 primary and general elections
Secretary of State Michael Adams testified Tuesday before the Interim Joint Committee on State Government, offering an assessment of what…
Gas demand low, national average decreases for first time since April; Kentucky prices rise by 3 cents
As COVID-19 case numbers surpass 4 million, demand for gasoline is weakening across the nation. That’s made for lower prices…
Report says Kentucky should tighten limits on gatherings, close bars where positive tests are up
A report prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommended that Gov. Andy Beshear should close bars in all…
Jason Bailey: Kentucky’s senators must agree to adequate federal aid for state to survive recession
A couple months ago, some public officials and corporate lobbyists began eagerly calling for states to reopen rapidly as the…
KDE Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council names new reps, including Boone County student
The Kentucky Department of Education has announced that 19 students from Kentucky public high schools have been selected to join…
Kentucky unemployment rate in June drops 6.6 percent from May; state jobless rate at 4.3 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2020 unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
Secretary of State Michael Adams puts out APB for poll workers in Kentucky for November election
Secretary of State Michael Adams is putting out an APB for poll workers for the November election. “Like most Kentuckians,…
Extended heat wave in forecast will put stress on Kentucky livestock producers, corn growers
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Things are heating up again in the Bluegrass. As the week progresses, the humidity…
AAA: Gasoline prices remain mostly steady, despite demand at highest level in four nearly months
Gasoline demand increased on the week to the highest level (8.7 million barrels per day) since March as stocks decreased,…
Sports Marketing guru Jim Host writes about ‘Changing the Game,’ the story of his life and career
By Zach Klemme The Daily Independent/Kentucky Today Jim Host recently moved. The Ashland native and his wife, Pat, are both…
Rural Blog: Booker says candidates must ‘show up and listen’ to rural voters, find commonality
First-term state Rep. Charles Booker of Louisville, an African American who nearly won the nomination to face Senate Majority Leader…
Kentucky offers in-person unemployment assistance in Covington, Prestonsburg beginning Monday
Individuals can make appointments for in-person unemployment insurance services that will be offered next week in Covington and Prestonsburg to…
Kentucky health experts advise Fourth of July food safety; protect your family from foodborne bacteria
The Fourth of July holiday offers opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. However, these warm-weather events also present…
Kentucky sees largest jump at pump in the nation; significant increase in gas demand last week
Demand for gasoline across the the country is signaling that Americans are filling up more, according to AAA. For Kentuckians,…
Quarles challenges Beshear’s executive orders, claims violations of process in state constitution
Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles filed a lawsuit Monday in the Scott Circuit Court in Georgetown to declare several of…
Kentuckians warned that massive dust cloud from Sahara Desert could make weekend air quality poor
Kentucky Department for Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack warned Kentuckians that air quality in the state may be poor…