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• Governor Approves $1,231,844 in Recreational Trails Grants
  Wednesday, May 14, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 14, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and the Recreational Trails Advisory Board, has announced the approval of 25 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants for a total allocation of $1,231,844.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Accepting Nominations for 2008 Spirit of Kentucky Award
  Tuesday, May 13, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 13,2008) — The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) is now accepting online nominations for the fifth annual Commissioner’s Spirit of Kentucky award. The award is presented to the sponsor(s) of a public project that best demonstrates an innovative expression of multi-jurisdictional cooperation and cost effective use of resources.
• Governor Awards Manchester Grant for Water Treatment Plant
  Monday, May 12, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 9, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear presented the City of Manchester with a ceremonial check today commemorating the award of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The funds will be used towards the design and construction of a new water treatment plant to serve all of Clay County.
• KIA Board Appoints New Executive Director
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – In a special board meeting held May 1, 2008, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority appointed John E. Covington, III as the new Executive Director.
• Governor Recommends $400,000 ARC Grant for Science Center Exhibit
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced his recommendation for the approval of a $400,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant which, along with allocated state funds, will assist in the construction of a permanent interactive exhibit for the East Kentucky Science Center (EKSC) in Prestonsburg.
• Governor Recommends Approval of $500,000 for Menifee Health Department
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced his recommendation for the approval of a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant. Funds would be used to assist the Menifee County Board of Health to construct a new Health Department.
• Governor Recommends Approval of $500,000 for Magoffin Health Department
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced his recommendation for the approval of a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to assist in the construction of a new Magoffin County Health Department.
• Estill Co. Receives Grant to Explore Adventure Tourism Options
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (April 15, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the approval of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Flex-E Grant in the amount of $12,400 for the preparation of an Estill County Tourism Development and Marketing Plan.
• Bell County Receives ATV Park Development Grant
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (April 15, 2008) –Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the approval of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Flex-E Grant for the Bell County ATV Park development project in the amount of $20,000.
• MEETING NOTICE - RTP Advisory Board
  Thursday, March 27, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky.—The Recreational Trails Advisory Board Meeting is scheduled to meet on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Governor’s Office for Local Development; 1024 Capital Center Drive; Suite 340; Frankfort, Kentucky. An agenda will be provided at the meeting.
• New Trail Guide Map and Web Site Promote Travel in Appalachians
  Friday, March 21, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky.--Kentucky has plenty of scenic beauty along its roads and highways and now some of the most beautiful areas are featured in a new trail guide map and website that promotes travel and tourism in the Appalachian region.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Wilder as Commissioner of the Governor’s Office for Local Development
  Wednesday, March 12, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear today appointed Tony Wilder, Judge/Executive of Boyle County, as commissioner of the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD).
• Governor Recommends Approval of $500,000 Bell County Grant
  Friday, February 01, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), today announced his recommendation for the approval of a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant. Funds would be used to assist Bell County Industrial Foundation and Bell County Fiscal Court in acquiring a high-tech telecommunications industry for the Bell County Technology Park.
• APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT
  Friday, December 07, 2007
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) is now accepting applications for the 2008 Recreational Trails Program grant, and will accept applications for Land and Water Conservation Fund grants beginning December 15.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER APPROVES EO-298 FUNDING
  Wednesday, December 05, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $3 million grant to the City of Burnside to fund construction costs of a cooling tower at the East Kentucky Power Cooperative Cooper Station power plant. The funding, provided through Executive Order 2007-298, comes as a response to needs caused by the lowering of Lake Cumberland for repairs to Wolf Creek Dam.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT TO CITY OF CLINTON FOR SEWER UPGRADES
  Wednesday, December 05, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $ 1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City of Clinton for rehabilitation of approximately seven miles of sewer line and cleaning of approximately 1.5 miles of sewer line.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT TO BREATHITT COUNTY FOR WATERLINE EXTENSIONS
  Tuesday, November 20, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Breathitt County Fiscal Court for construction of 12 miles of waterline, two water storage tanks and a booster pump station to serve the Watts area of the county.