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Henderson Community College Student Olivia Matthews Accepted to Princeton University
HENDERSON, KY– Henderson Community College student Olivia Matthews has been accepted toPrinceton University. Olivia is currently enrolled at HCC as a high school student through the EarlyCollege Academy. At Princeton, Olivia plans to major in political science. She hopes to one day pursue a career […]
During National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Cameron Provides Tips to Avoid Top Scams
Report scams to ag.ky.gov/scams FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 8, 2022) –During National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Daniel Cameron today announced the top three types of scams reported to his office in 2021 and shared tips to help Kentuckians avoid them. According to the Federal Trade Commission […]
GRDHD Reports 170 New Confirmed COVID-19 Infections & 7 COVID-19 Deaths in the Previous Week
On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 170 new COVID-19 infections; 84 in Daviess County, 7 in HancockCounty, 41 in Henderson County, 4 in McLean County, 10 in Ohio County, 17 in […]
Comer: Ban American Imports of Russian Oil
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amid continued Russian attacks on Ukraine, Congressman James Comer is condemning Russia’s unprovoked invasion while calling on President Biden to stop importing oil from Russia and instead focus on massively increasing domestic oil production. “America can demonstrate leadership by cutting off our purchases of […]
Beshear: People shouldn’t feel pressure to take off masks
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — As COVID-19 cases drop, Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentuckians should resist feeling pressure to take off masks if they think it’s best for them to keep wearing them in public. The governor reported Monday that the number of new coronavirus cases, […]
Gov. Beshear Gives COVID-19 Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 7, 2022) – Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced that during the week ending March 6, there were 12,010 newly reported cases of COVID-19 and the 7-day test positivity rate was 6.04%. Cases and the positivity rate have decreased compared with the prior […]
KYTC D2 High Water Closures Update – 10:45 am March 7th
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 7, 2022) – These are routes currently blocked due to high water in District 2. There are likely others that will rise and fall quickly without making it into our report. Please do not drive through flooded sections of roads. Signs have been posted. […]
Kentucky’s 2021 annual unemployment rate decreased to 4.7%
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 7, 2022) —Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2021 was 4.7% according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. This is a decrease from 6.4% in 2020. The U.S. annual unemployment rate fell to […]
Promotional Signs are Restricted on Right of Way Illegally placed signs are being removed
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 4, 2022) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are removing illegally placed items along state maintained right of way areas. Political candidates, residents, business operators and property owners along US and KY routes are reminded no signage is allowed on right of way […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
Kentucky again tops the South Central region for economic development projects per capita FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 3, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the commonwealth’s strong economic ranking in Site Selection’s annual Governor’s Cup, as well as new jobs and expansion projects throughout the […]
Comer: Biden’s Policies Put America in Crisis
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union address: “No amount of Washington spin can change the fact that America is in crisis because of President Biden’s disastrous agenda. Kentuckians and Americans all across the United States know […]
Miles bill seeks to address health care worker shortage with regional approach
Frankfort, Kentucky (March 1, 2022) – House Majority Caucus Chair Suzanne Miles filed legislation today that would create an innovative approach to the state’s healthcare worker shortage. The measure, HB 751, takes aim at the healthcare worker shortage with a regional effort that includes 18 […]
Dixon files Community Jobs Initiative
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1, 2022) – Representative Jonathan Dixon has filed legislation that would create a pilot program to combat the state’s workforce crisis and promote employment. The program, the Community Jobs Initiative, would provide subsidies and employment opportunities to assist individuals receiving public benefits in […]
Governor, First Lady Light Capitol Dome, Governor’s Mansion Blue and Yellow in Support of Ukraine
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1, 2022) – Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear today announced that they will light the dome of the Kentucky State Capitol blue and the front of the Governor’s Mansion yellow Tuesday and Wednesday as a show of support for […]
GRDHD Reports 300 New Confirmed COVID-19 Infections & 13 COVID-19 Deaths in the Previous Week
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 300 new COVID-19 infections; 158 in Daviess County, 11 in HancockCounty, 46 in Henderson County, 8 in McLean County, 28 in Ohio County, 22 in […]
