How Other States Are Handling The COVID-19 Pandemic

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
In this March 13, 2020 file photo, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear discusses developments in Kentucky regarding COVID-19 in Frankfort, Ky.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
In this March 13, 2020 file photo, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear discusses developments in Kentucky regarding COVID-19 in Frankfort, Ky.

How Other States Are Handling The COVID-19 Pandemic

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If you follow local news, then you’ve heard a lot about how Illinois’ state government is handling the novel coronavirus pandemic. But what about other states around the country?

Reset checks in with journalists from Kentucky, Alabama and New York to discuss how their states are responding.

GUESTS: Ryland Barton, capitol bureau chief reporter for Kentucky Public Radio

Bill Britt, editor in chief at the Alabama Political Reporter and host of The Voice of Alabama Politics

Errol Louis, political anchor of Spectrum News NY1, where he hosts Inside City Hall, a nightly prime-time show about New York politics.