McConnell: 'Kentucky's farmers can receive the assistance necessary to continue feeding our country and the world'

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) applauded an announcement from President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to deliver $16 billion of direct relief to American producers, including Kentucky farmers, through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Between May 26 and August 28, farmers can submit applications through their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office for the CFAP to help cover losses incurred by the coronavirus pandemic. The federal funding was made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Senator McConnell introduced the CARES Act, which became the largest economic rescue package in history, and led it to enactment in about a week.

Individual producers can receive up to $250,000 to help make ends meet to face this crisis. The full list of eligible commodities and additional program details are available at farmers.gov/cfap

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Sgt. John Inman along with Deputy James Fox, Deputy Justin Taylor, and Deputy Landry Collett arrested Samantha S. Lewis age 20 of London early Tuesday morning May 19, 2020 at approximately 4:44 AM.

Volunteers of America: 'Grateful that CARES Act funding is becoming available for areas of great need, and that Leader McConnell is working with Kentucky providers to get through this very difficult time.'

Senator McConnell introduced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today Kentucky received $549,709 to help provide temporary housing, assistance, and supportive services to victims of family, domestic, and dating violence during the coronavirus pandemic. As news reports and studies convey the increase in family violence during the coronavirus, this federal funding will expand services to help Kentuckians in need.

LONDON, KY (May 18, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Bryon Lawson arrested Kyle Matthew Robinson age 34 of Mt. Zion Rd., East Bernstadt on Thursday afternoon May 14, 2020 at approximately 4:15 PM.

Update: KSP is reporting that the child has been found safe.

LONDON, KY (May 18, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, London Post is investigating a possible child abduction that occurred in McCreary County on Sunday, May 17, 2020.