More than $1.6 million announced for public safety agencies to respond to challenges from COVID-19 (KY)

by | Mar 11, 2022 | Comm Center News

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than $1.6 million in federal funding has been awarded to Kentucky public safety agencies and eligible non-profit organizations to purchase up-to-date technology and related infrastructure in response to the continued challenges bought on by COVID-19 and better serve Kentuckians by enhancing access to virtual legal and court proceedings.

“While the state’s weekly COVID-19 cases and positivity rates continue to decline we know that this virus is here to stay for the long haul, and we must adjust accordingly,” said Gov. Beshear…