The plight of Kentuckians left in limbo in seeking unemployment benefits has become a major political headache for the state’s Democratic governor.
And it's opened him up to criticism from Republican leaders who've given him considerable latitude in handling the coronavirus crisis.
This week, hundreds of people frustrated with long delays in getting their jobless claims processed converged on Frankfort to protest. Some have been waiting since March for benefits.
It turned into an opportunity for them to get face-to-face assistance. Long lines formed as people met with state unemployment staff who set up a make-shift office behind the Capitol to help people with claims.
