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Kentucky picks Deloitte for new unemployment system | StateScoop

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8 months ago

May 28, 2024

Kentucky picks Deloitte for new unemployment system | StateScoop

Kentucky’s Education and Labor Cabinet on Friday awarded a contract to Deloitte Consulting to implement an unemployment insurance system to replace one that’s about 40 years old, the Associated Press reported.

The new system replaces an unemployment insurance system that was scrutinized due to “external pressure” during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in employees overriding system controls and paying claimants erroneously, according to a 2021 state audit.

“This new system will help us better meet the needs of Kentuckians by improving accessibility and claims processing times, as well as safeguarding against potential unemployment insurance fraud,” Gov. Andy Beshear told the AP.

The Education and Labor Cabinet awarded a six-year contract to create the replacement system for $55.5 million. The cost of the new system’s operations and maintenance expenses will be supported by $85 million in funding approved by lawmakers, the AP reported. Officials anticipated the new system will be completed by 2028.

Kentucky, like other states, was overwhelmed by record numbers of unemployment insurance claims following business shutdowns during the public health crisis. In April 2021, Kentucky State Auditor Mike Harmon, a Republican who last year fell out of the gubernatorial race during the primary, reported that human-led errors caused some claimants to receive too much or too little assistance. Harmon’s audit found that the state’s unemployment office had more than 400,000 unread emails between March 19 and April 19 of 2020.

A second state audit in 2021 found that at least 10 unemployment office staff improperly filed for benefits and accessed their own unemployment accounts using their state credentials.

Harmon’s office published another report in 2022 on the shortcomings of the state’s unemployment insurance system that highlighted nine examples of how the unemployment office had failed to implement measures that might have prevented millions of dollars in fraudulent payments.

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Andrew Carr is questionable to play vs. Mississippi State

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10 minutes ago

January 10, 2025

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Andrew Carr is questionable to play vs. Mississippi State

The Kentucky Wildcats are preparing for a huge matchup in Starkville as they look for a bounce-back win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

In what will be a tough matchup, the injury report released on Friday includes a major question mark for Kentucky.

A new name has appeared in the report, as senior big man Andrew Carr is listed as questionable for Saturday’s matchup. Kerr Kriisa remains out

Mississippi State reserve guard Kanye Clary remains out. He’s appeared in just seven games this season.

This is the second game this week where a name has popped up on the injury report that was unexpected. Koby Brea appeared on the injury report before Tuesday night’s game against the Georgia Bulldogs. He went on to play against the Bulldogs, though he shot 2/10 from the field and scored just six points after going for 23 vs. Florida.

Now, we will have to wait and see if the Carr will be available on Saturday night.

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Fasig-Tipton Catalogs 348 for Kentucky Winter Sale

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11 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Fasig-Tipton Catalogs 348 for Kentucky Winter Sale

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 348 entries for the main catalog of its Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale Feb. 3, in Lexington. The sale will begin at 10 a.m. ET.

“Kentucky Winter Mixed offers an important marketplace for buyers at all levels before the breeding sheds open,” said Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning. “There is good quality and variety among the racing and breeding stock this year, as well as a large group of short yearlings that will be a popular draw.”

Covering sires represented include Arabian Lion , Arcangelo, Constitution , Corniche , Elite Power , Forte , Girvin , Gunite , Hard Spun , Jackie’s Warrior , Mage , McKinzie , Nyquist , Olympiad , Oscar Performance , Volatile , and Yaupon .

Yearling sires cataloged include Candy Ride , Charlatan , Corniche, Epicenter , Ghostzapper , Girvin, Golden Pal , Maclean’s Music , Maxfield , Olympiad, Practical Joke , Street Sense , Tiz the Law , Uncle Mo, and Vekoma .

The catalog’s front cover spotlights sale graduate Adare Manor , a 2024 Eclipse Award finalist for champion older mare and winner of the Apple Blossom Stakes (G1) and Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1). The back cover features additional 2024 graded stakes-winning graduates Fast as Flight , First Peace , Leave No Trace , Olivia Darling , and Running Bee .

Entries remain open for the sale’s supplemental catalog. Fasig-Tipton will continue to accept supplemental entries over the next few weeks.

The main catalog for the Kentucky Winter Mixed may now be viewed online. Print catalogs will be available early next week.

Online bidding and phone bidding services will be available.

This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.

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Nicholson’s 20 lead Jacksonville State past Western Kentucky 73-67

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20 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Nicholson’s 20 lead Jacksonville State past Western Kentucky 73-67

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Mason Nicholson’s 20 points helped Jacksonville State defeat Western Kentucky 73-67 on Thursday night.

Nicholson also contributed 12 rebounds and three blocks for the Gamecocks (9-6, 1-1 Conference USA). Quel’Ron House scored 14 points and added nine rebounds and seven assists. Jaron Pierre Jr. went 5 of 18 from the field (1 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points.

Enoch Kalambay finished with 24 points for the Hilltoppers (10-6, 1-2). Julius Thedford added 17 points.

House scored eight points in the first half and Jacksonville State went into halftime trailing 27-24. Nicholson scored 14 second-half points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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