Kentucky News

Aggregated Kentucky News Articles

• How Louisville homebuilders are adapting to the economic uncertainties of the coronavirus
  
  Between virtual showrooms and low interest rates, the residential market remains active locally.
  Marty Finley.  American City Business Journals.  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:08:34 +0000.
• Kentucky: Latest updates on Coronavirus
  
  Here are the latest updates on coronavirus in Kentucky.
  Live Science.  Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:40:45 +0000.
• 33 police recruits in Kentucky graduate basic training
  
  RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) - Recruits from police agencies across Kentucky have graduated from basic training. ...
  Washington Times.  Mon, 30 Mar 2020 03:56:06 -0400.
• Why a Montco company's fate could be decided by the governor of Kentucky
  
  Jenkintown company awaits decision on waiver request to keep its manufacturing plant open.
  Jeff Blumenthal.  American City Business Journals.  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:41:45 +0000.
• Coronavirus US: Congressman who opposed $2 trillion bailout
  
  Rep. Thomas Massie, the Kentucky Republican who threw the House vote on the $2 trillion stimulus package into a brief chaos, was already so much of a disrupter he had the nickname 'Mr. No.'
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:27:55 GMT.
• John Kerry says Kentucky congressman has 'given new meaning' to the term Masshole
  
  "He's given new meaning to the term #Masshole."
  Nik Decosta-klipa.  Boston Globe.  Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:47:36 +0000.
• Stimulus Bill Delayed By Lone Kentucky Republican Massie
  
  The House was hoping to pass it this morning.
  By Jack Brewster, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:40:36 +0000.
• Thomas Massie to force a recorded vote on coronavirus stimulus package
  
  Rep. Thomas Massie, Kentucky Republican, will demand the House take a recorded vote on the $2 trillion coronavirus economic emergency stimulus package. ...
  Gabriella Muñoz.  Washington Times.  Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:00:41 -0400.
• 'Mr No' - Meet US Congressman Who Might Delay Coronavirus Bill
  
  Republican Thomas Massie of Kentucky enraged President Trump on Friday and leaders of Congress worried he will delay planned Friday voice vote on $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic rescue plan.
  Voice of America.  Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:46:02 -0400.
• "Coronavirus party" in Kentucky leaves at least 1 sick
  
  Kentucky's governor said "anyone who goes to something like this may think they are indestructible, but it's someone else's loved one that they are going to hurt."
  CBS News.  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:05:43 -0400.
• How Kentucky became a surprising leader in flattening the curve on COVID-19 - CNET
  
  Gov. Andy Beshear's rapid response to the coronavirus has drawn national attention and turned him into a social media meme.
  Rae Hodge.  CNET.  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:06 +0000.
• Kentucky Has 39 New Infections, Including 1 Person Who Attended A 'Coronavirus Party'
  
  Gov. Andy Beshear said he was angry about the case of one young adult who contracted the illness after attending a party designed to flaunt social distancing guidelines.
  Scott Neuman.  NPR.  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 05:01:00 -0400.

Kentucky Population Trends and Information Resources

In 2008, the estimated population of Kentucky was 4,269,245, whereas in 2006, the population of Kentucky was about 4,199,440.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Kentucky's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Kentucky web page.  For maps of Kentucky, visit this Kentucky Map website.

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