Funding will ‘Help these Brave Kentuckians and UK Fight the Virus and Keep their Communities Safe’

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has announced that the University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health will receive $3,878,582 to bolster the healthcare efforts of 46 rural hospitals in combating the coronavirus pandemic. These federal funds, distributed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration, were made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Senator McConnell introduced the CARES Act, which became the largest economic relief package in history, and led it to enactment in about a week.

Page, KY. (March 13, 2020) –The Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a call at 8:23 a.m. about a two vehicle head on collision on U.S. 119 in the Page community of Bell County. KSP Reconstructionist are on the scene. KSP can confirm two people have been confirmed deceased at this time.

Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, explaining Senate Bill 279, legislation he introduced that would establish requirements for assistance dogs.

FRANKFORT, KY (March 11, 2020) – Someone brought a squirrel into a Kentucky emergency room as an emotional support animal.

Compare award letters to find the best college deal

Most high school seniors headed for college will soon be receiving financial aid award letters. Seniors and their parents should read those letters carefully, the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) advises.

FRANKFORT, KY – A nearly complete view of the issues lawmakers will consider this year has arrived now that the bill-filing deadlines have passed in the Senate and House.