FRANKFORT, Ky. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky is joining 22 other states and the District of Columbia in challenging the Trump Administration over its unlawful decision to freeze $3.6 million in previously approved grants administered by the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet to support efforts tied to Unemployment Insurance (UI). The funds were appropriated by Congress, and the freeze violates federal statutory and regulatory requirements.

“This is not about party affiliation – these funds were appropriated by Congress to help Kentuckians get back on their feet after a job loss, and it’s my job to make sure we get every penny,” said Gov. Beshear . “In Kentucky, about $3.6 million in federal grants are being illegally withheld. We will a

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