Contract awarded to replace KY’s unemployment insurance system with modern, integrated platform
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a contract to replace the Commonwealth’s antiquated Unemployment Insurance (UI) system has been awarded. Last…
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Kentucky to implement new ID requirements for unemployment insurance claimants beginning Nov. 4
In an effort to mitigate fraud and allow state unemployment officials to focus on assisting Kentuckians with legitimate claims, the…
Regional Kentucky Career Centers offer resources to unemployed as pandemic programs come to an end
As federal pandemic unemployment insurance (UI) programs expire on Sept. 6, claimants who need help finding work or career services…
U.S. Dept. of Labor launches new website to assist unemployment fraud victims with identity theft
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a new website to help victims of unemployment identity theft. The agency unveiled…
This Week at the State Capitol: A roundup of the bills that moved forward in the General Assembly
The list of issues receiving consideration from state lawmakers continued growing this week as workdays lengthened and an increased number…
Beshear reports 963 cases, 37 deaths, opens 28 more vaccine sites, opens long-term care sites to visitors
Governor Andy Beshear announced the state is opening an additional 28 vaccination sites, for a total of 291 sites across…
Gov. Beshear reports 2,608 cases, 57 deaths, positivity decreasing; wear mask, socially distance
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has declined to 8.75%, while reporting 2,608 new cases and 57 deaths…
Stivers wants to see unemployment insurance, criminal justice issues addressed immediately
By Jacqueline Pitts Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers has been very vocal over the last week…
Beshear reports 413 COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths; objects to AG Cameron’s efforts to thwart protections
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as cases continue…
As cases top 18K, Governor orders wearing masks in public to halt virus and continue to reopen safely
Highlighting his commitment to protecting all Kentuckians, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentuckians must wear face coverings in many situations if…
Beshear reports 282 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths; talks economic development, unemployment
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on several state initiatives, including COVID-19 as well as economic developments and state services. “Today…
Beshear reports 234 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths; talks Juneteenth (today), FAFSA, and more
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continued fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 and announced 234…
Beshear reports 170 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths; plans return to Kynect health care exchange
Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday updated Kentuckians on steps the state is taking to address the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)….
26 new cases of COVID in NKY; 625 new cases, 14 deaths in KY; testing in NKY, reopenings on way
Staff report As of Tuesday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 26 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for…
Gov. Beshear aims to stop the spread, help citizens; extends tax deadline to July 15, school closures
Gov. Andy Beshear announced more actions on Friday to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and assist Kentuckians…
Dustin Pugel: SB 150 would cushion the blow for unemployed workers and our economy
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing business closures and a drop in consumer spending that is resulting in major, widespread layoffs…
Gov. Beshear takes action to improve unemployment insurance service workers compensation overpayment recovery
Gov. Andy Beshear announced his administration is working to speed up unemployment insurance claims and is recovering thousands overpaid to…