Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $3.8 Million in CARES Act Reimbursements for 12 Northern Kentucky Local Governments

DLG Commissioner Dennis Keene said the reimbursements are essential for local governments.

(Frankfort, Ky.) - In collaboration with the Department for Local Government (DLG), today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 12 Northern Kentucky governments have been approved for $3,864,114 in reimbursements from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for local governments with expenses related to COVID-19.

“Our local governments have been lifelines in our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Beshear. “This funding is crucial as we work to restart and rebuild Kentucky’s economy while continuing to keep Kentuckians safe.”

DLG Commissioner Dennis Keene said the reimbursements are essential for local governments.

“Local governments are experiencing decreases in revenue, making this funding critical while we combat COVID-19,” said Commissioner Keene. “Our staff is working diligently to make the process efficient so we can get reimbursements to local governments as quickly as possible.”

Henry County
Henry County will use $145,096 for cleaning supplies and sheriff’s department payroll.

La Grange
La Grange will use $262,438 for police department payroll.

More Information
Read about other key updates, actions and information from Gov. Beshear and his administration at governor.ky.gov and the state’s response to COVID-19 at kycovid19.ky.gov.