Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sent formal letters and made public requests for an update on Sen. Mitch McConnell's health after the senator had been hospitalized and largely silent for weeks. Beshear emphasized that Kentuckians were concerned about McConnell's condition and called for greater transparency from his office. McConnell's office released written statements saying he was improving and continuing to work with staff while hospitalized, but did not provide detailed information about his health condition or the reasons for his prolonged absence from public view.