A Scott County Circuit judge has ruled in favor of the agriculture commissioner and Evan’s Orchard after they sued, claiming the Governor’s orders were unfairly hurting agri-tourism. The judge issued the temporary restraining order but some lawmakers say that doesn’t mean the most recent mask mandate isn’t enforceable.

A spokesperson for Republican Senate President Robert Stivers says it’s not so much about the mask mandate, but it’s about communication.

He said some legislative leaders aren’t happy about Governor Andy Beshear making these “major unilateral” decisions without contacting the General Assembly first.

The spokesperson for Senator Stivers also says they have consistently offered a hand, but Governor Beshear wants to act on his own.

Democratic leaders say they don’t see it that way.

The issue could be discussed by lawmakers more Monday when it’s brought up in an interim legislative committee.

The Mask mandate was on the agenda for the 10 a.m. meeting of the Administrative Review Subcommittee.