Breonna's Law passed out of the public safety committee and moved on to the full council.
On June 3rd, via unanimous vote, Breonna's Law passed out of the public safety committee and moved on to the full council. The ordinance now moves forward for final approval at the June 11th meeting of the Metro Council.
Local public libraries to get free access to Kentucky Virtual Library
Submitted by: Sue Patrick
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) announced a partnership that will provide all state residents with free access to the Kentucky Virtual Library during the upcoming school year.
The virtual library – administered by CPE – is a consortium of nearly 300 libraries and institutions across the state, including colleges and universities, public libraries, K-12 schools and hospitals, among others.
The virtual library offers over 60 research databases and resources for users of all levels. This year, KDLA support allowed it to offer Ancestry Library Edition throughout Kentucky, and KDLA will continue to support access to Ancestry in the year ahead.
With Police Union Contract Under Negotiation, Fischer Could Push For Changes
Article by Jacob Ryan
During a week when thousands have taken to Louisville’s streets in protest, many have pressed a demand on Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and police leaders — fire the officers who shot and killed Breonna Taylor.
But Fischer and others have pointed to due process requirements for officers — some set in state law, others in a union contract — in saying there is no quick or easy action they can take to discipline the officers without a thorough investigation.
City’s HUD CARES Act supplemental COVID-19 Grant applications being accepted
LOUISVILLE, KY (June 5, 2020) – Louisville Metro Government (LMG) is now accepting competitive applications for supplemental subrecipient funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) related to the coronavirus pandemic. HUD’s COVID-19 Cares Act funding sources include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA-CV and FY21 HOPWA carryforward).
These grants are administered locally by Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS).
Survivor's Corner Offering Resources for Those in Need
Survivors’ Corner is taking calls from families experiencing overwhelm. They provide peer support (including coping skills and self care strategies) and resource information; not direct therapeutic services, however. On top of their standard programming, Survivors' Corner is providing temporary and confidential lodging, transportation services, food/hygiene items, etc. to trauma survivors. If you are in need of their services. You can contact them directly through their website, or you can call them at (502) 203-8917.
Standing Against Domestic Violence in Quarantine
The Center for Women and Families is taking precautions due to the coronavirus, but will continue to provide services free of charge 24/7. They ask that any person seeking services first call our 24-hour crisis and information line at 1-844-237-2331 or 502-581-7222. They are working to increase distance and minimize traffic in our building.
Some services will be provided via phone or FaceTime Groups, but community activities are cancelled for the time being
Until further notice, The Center for Women and Families will only be accepting the following in-kind donations: temporal thermometers + hand sanitizer.
Please show them your continued support as they continue to provide services to those affected by sexual and domestic violence.
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