FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 4, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development; an opportunity to increase workforce development; funds to support the foster care system; recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky; public health; and the 149th Kentucky Derby. He also named those involved in making the Kentucky Derby possible, as well as Paris […]
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Kentuckians are encouraged to submit original art for exhibition in Capitol FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 2, 2023) – Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invite Kentuckians to lend their artistic talents to the Team Kentucky Gallery, which is located in a main hall of the state Capitol in Frankfort. The Beshears believe there is
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet joins NHTSA in promoting shared safety practices by all highway users FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2023) – May is National Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month and Kentuckians are reminded to watch out for each other on the road – whether on two wheels or four. “We’re entering the warmer months, which
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide whether to jettison a decades-old decision that has been a frequent target of conservatives and, if overruled, could make it harder to sustain governmental regulations. The justices agreed to hear an appeal that takes aim at a 1984 case known as Chevron. It involves
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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development; Land and Water Conservation Fund projects; human trafficking prevention; the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; absentee and early voting; disaster recovery; and rebuilding efforts in Eastern Kentucky. The Governor also named Winnie Beshear as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Star.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 27, 2023) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced Thursday more than $8 million in grant funding to 24 opioid abatement programs in the Commonwealth. The grants will be awarded by the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (KYOAAC) within the Attorney General’s office. The grants will assist Kentucky organizations in combating the opioid
Funds available to help communities recover from 2021 natural disasters FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 26, 2023) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that beginning May 1, more than $123 million will be available to communities impacted by the 2021 tornadoes in the West and flooding in the East to build homes, rental properties and multifamily rental properties.
RANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has invited Kentuckians to join him at the Capitol on Saturday, April 29, for a festive outdoor event that kicks off Derby Week in the commonwealth. “I think we could all use something to look forward to, so I’m excited to invite you back to the second annual Team
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 24, 2023) — Annual unemployment rates decreased in 102 Kentucky counties in 2022, increased in 12 and stayed the same in six counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The Green River District, which is comprised of seven counties including Henderson,
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 21, 2023) – The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has announced that Kentucky received $118,272,348.74 for the 2023 annual payment from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. “This year, Kentucky received over $118 million from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, bringing the total amount of funds received by the Commonwealth since 1998 to $2.66
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 20, 2023) — Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2023 unemployment rate was 3.8%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet (KELC). The preliminary March 2023 jobless rate was down 0.1 percentage points from February 2023 and was unchanged from the 3.8% recorded
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Past, present and future fertility patients are invited to attend ‘birthday party’ Boston IVF at The Women’s Hospital is celebrating 10 years of serving fertility patients and families, while also increasing infertility awareness throughout the region. The birthday party will take place at the Eykamp Scout Center, located at 3501 East Lloyd Express in Evansville,
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National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 17-21 FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 17, 2023) – Slow down, put the phone down. Following this simple practice can save lives, and it could be yours. Kentucky last year recorded 1,074 crashes in construction and maintenance/utility work zones. Six people were killed and 271 were injured. Two of the
Project announced in July 2022 will serve North American premium spirits market BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (April 14, 2023) – Today, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, along with state and local officials, joined executives from O-I Glass to break ground on the company’s new glass manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, creating up to 140 full-time jobs for
(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is currently accepting applications for the School Counselors Advisory Council. The KDE School Counselors Advisory Council is a vital component to building leadership, professionalism and advocacy among Kentucky’s school counselors. School counselors are selected from the applicants by a group of stakeholders based on varied experiences and levels to
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