Beshear reports 973 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths; state on track for highest week of cases; roundup

Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday reported 973 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 66,036 cases and 1,154 deaths. Of the newly reported cases, 132 were from children age 18 and younger. The youngest was just 2 months old.
Fayette County reported 108 cases.
“Folks, right now we are on pace to have the single-highest week in terms of positive cases that we’ve ever...
Governor-elect Andy Beshear names high-level members of incoming administration

By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Governor-elect Andy Beshear on Wednesday named four high-level members of his incoming administration, all of whom are coming with him from the attorney general’s office.
Beshear said none of those named should surprise anyone.
“Time and time again, the four individuals have proven their ability, dedication, and work ethic. In fact, each of the four individuals has had...
Eastern Ky. economic effort is ‘most exciting’ thing happening in community development
Pine Mountain (SOAR photo)
By Al Cross
Special to KyForward
The bipartisan effort to revive and diversity Eastern Kentucky’s coal-dependent economy “is the most exciting thing occurring in local community development and revitalization anywhere in this country,” the federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission said at an ARC economic development conference...
‘Take it down’ movement reaches Kentucky with calls to remove Jefferson Davis statue
Staff report
As calls to remove symbols of the Confederacy spread nationwide, a number of prominent Kentuckians have joined the chorus seeking to have the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis removed from the state capitol
Jefferson Davis statue in Kentucky’s capitol (Photo from Ky.gov)
Gov. Steve Beshear, in a statement from his office, said:
“It’s...
Beshear cites improvements to Kynect, says state is ready for upcoming open enrollment
A series of improvements to Kynect, the state’s health benefit exchange, will improve consumer experience and encourage more Kentuckians to enroll in affordable health insurance, Gov. Steve Beshear said at a press conference today. Open enrollment on Kynect begins Nov. 15 and runs through Feb. 15.
“Kentucky is the hands-down national leader in helping people access affordable health care....