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• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES RENAISSANCE ON MAIN GRANT TO EIGHT CITIES
  Monday, November 05, 2007
  FRANKFORT, Ky. –Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced Renaissance on Main grants to eight cities in the commonwealth. The grants will fund a variety of improvements to downtowns across Kentucky, including façade repairs, property renovations and streetscape repairs and improvements.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES NEW GET HEALTHY KENTUCKY GRANT PROGRAM
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced the availability of a new grant program that makes funds available to communities for Get Healthy Kentucky (GHK) Projects. Through this funding, communities can receive funding that focuses on creating opportunities for healthy choices through increased physical activity and improved nutrition.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER DELIVERS FUNDING FOR CITY OF BARDWELL
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $50,000 Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) Community Fund grant to help the city of Bardwell purchase a building to serve as its new City Hall.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER DELIVERS FUNDING TO BRING CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER TO LEE COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $500,000 Kentucky Infrastructure Authority grant for the city of Beattyville – part of a $1.46 million project to install nine miles of water lines to underserved areas of Lee County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS $150,000 RENAISSANCE ON MAIN GRANT TO CITY OF BARBOURVILLE
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded a $150,000 Renaissance on Main Grant to the City of Barbourville. The funding will be used to restore the historic H.H. Owens Home and adapt it to house several organizations.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT TO CITY OF WARSAW FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  On behalf of Governor Ernie Fletcher, his chief of staff Stan Cave today announced a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City of Warsaw for construction costs of several important water delivery and storage systems that supply the city.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER BREAKS GROUND ON MONROE COUNTY FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
  Monday, October 15, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today joined Monroe County officials to break ground on the Monroe County Family Health and Wellness Center – a facility which will provide citizens access to fitness activities, health education and health screenings.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER’S CHIEF OF STAFF ANNOUNCES GRANT TO LOGAN-TODD REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION
  Monday, October 15, 2007
  On behalf of Governor Ernie Fletcher, his chief of staff, Stan Cave, today announced an $800,000 Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) grant to the Logan-Todd Regional Water Commission for an expansion and upgrade of its water treatment plant and replacement of the filtration system.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $150,000 RENAISSANCE ON MAIN GRANT TO CITY OF LEBANON
  Thursday, October 11, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant to the city of Lebanon to fund the construction of a multi-purpose pavilion in Lebanon’s downtown historic district.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER BREAKS GROUND FOR JAMESTOWN WATER INTAKE PROJECT ON LAKE CUMBERLAND
  Friday, September 21, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today broke ground on a new water intake system for the city of Jamestown – a $3.3 million project the Governor authorized with emergency funding to ensure uninterrupted water service for 5,000 people.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER BREAKS GROUND ON NEW HART COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
  Monday, September 10, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded $100,000 in funding to the Hart County Fiscal Court to renovate the former Hart County Health Department building. The renovated facility will house the Hart County Extension and 4-H Offices.
• BLUEGRASS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM WINS SPIRIT OF KENTUCKY AWARD
  Wednesday, September 05, 2007
  The City of Winchester was awarded the 2007 Spirit of Kentucky Award at the 32nd Annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference held August 30-31, 2007, at the Galt House East in Louisville. The Spirit of Kentucky Award is given to an organization that demonstrates the effective coordination of government resources for multiple government entities. The award was given for the Bluegrass Emergency Response Team (BERT) project.
• MORE THAN 700 LOCAL OFFICIALS PARTICIPATE IN GOVERNOR’S LOCAL ISSUES CONFERENCE
  Wednesday, September 05, 2007
  The 32nd Annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference wrapped up today with city and county officials from across the state heading home with new tools and information to deliver growth and prosperity to their communities.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS $1,000,000 TO CITY OF LEBANON FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RECLAMATION
  Wednesday, August 08, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City of Lebanon for a neighborhood redevelopment project in the Lincoln Avenue area near downtown.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS $431,000 TO CITY OF OLIVE HILL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR CENTER
  Monday, August 06, 2007
  The City of Olive Hill will get a new senior citizens’ center with the help of a $431,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awarded by Governor Ernie Fletcher today.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $500,000 GRANT TO VILLAGE OF BUCKHORN FOR WATER LINE EXTENSIONS
  Monday, August 06, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Village of Buckhorn in Perry County for water line extensions.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS $1 MILLION GRANT FOR NORTHERN KENTUCKY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
  Tuesday, July 31, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today presented the cities of Florence and Fort Thomas with a $1 million Community Development Block Grant for the construction of much-needed new quarters for the Northern Kentucky Child Advocacy Center (NKCAC) at St. Luke Hospital West in Florence.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $1,000,000 GRANT TO CITY OF CLAY FOR WASTEWATER UPGRADES
  Tuesday, July 31, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City of Clay in Webster County for wastewater system upgrades.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $500,000 GRANT TO BRADFORDSVILLE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR CENTER
  Monday, July 23, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City Of Bradfordsville in Marion County for renovations of the first floor of the Bradfordsville School to make a permanent home for the Bradfordsville Senior Center.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $500,000 GRANT TO CALLOWAY COUNTY FOR NEW HEALTH DEPARTMENT
  Monday, July 23, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Calloway County Fiscal Court for the construction of a new Calloway County Health Department.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER’S FIELD REPRESENTATIVES TO VISIT CUMBERLAND REGION
  Tuesday, July 10, 2007
  Willard Hansford and JP Wiles, representatives of Governor Ernie Fletcher, will be visiting throughout the Cumberland Region starting Wednesday, July 11, 2007 to address constituent questions and concerns. This is an opportunity for citizens to meet with a member of Governor Fletcher’s staff.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS $1,000,000 TO BALLARD COUNTY FOR HOUSING REVITALIZATION
  Monday, July 09, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to Ballard County officials for the Ballard County Scattered Site Housing Revitalization Project. The grant will provide assistance to low income homeowners in Ballard County to replace some of the worst housing in Western Kentucky.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR JENNY WILEY THEATRE IN FLOYD COUNTY
  Monday, July 09, 2007
  On behalf of Governor Ernie Fletcher, Deputy Chief of Staff Wes Fugate presented the Floyd County Fiscal Court with a $50,000 Local Government Economic Development Fund (LGEDF) grant Friday, June 29 at the Jenny Wiley Theatre in Prestonsburg before the opening night of Disney’s High School Musical.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER NAMES ACTING COMMISSIONER OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
  Wednesday, June 06, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced the appointment of Colleen B. Chaney as acting commissioner of the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD). Chaney most recently served as GOLD’s deputy commissioner and executive director of the Office of State Grants.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS RENAISSANCE ON MAIN GRANT TO CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
  Friday, May 18, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today awarded a $38,000 Renaissance on Main grant to the city of Springfield for facility renovations to the downtown courthouse. On behalf of Governor Fletcher, Stan Cave, chief of staff, made the announcement and presented local officials with a ceremonial check for the project during a visit to the Washington County Courthouse.
• FIRST LADY GLENNA FLETCHER JOINS SENATE PRESIDENT DAVID WILLIAMS TO ANNOUNCE $4 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR MONROE COUNTY
  Friday, May 18, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher joined Senate President David L. Williams today at the Monroe County High School campus to present local officials with $4 million in funds for the Monroe County Wellness Center. The facility will provide citizens access to fitness activities, health education and health screenings.
• FIRST LADY GLENNA FLETCHER JOINS SENATE PRESIDENT DAVID WILLIAMS TO ANNOUNCE $4 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR CLINTON COUNTY
  Friday, May 18, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher joined Senate President David L. Williams today at the Clinton County Industrial Park to present local officials with $4 million in funds for the Clinton County Wellness Center.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE ORDER 298 FUNDING FOR SOMERSET WATER INTAKE MODIFICATION
  Wednesday, April 25, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced that the city of Somerset, by his executive order, will receive a $565,000 grant to help with the cost of modifying its public water intake to function in Lake Cumberland at a level as low as 610 feet above sea level.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS FUNDING FOR HIGHWAY, COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN BUTLER COUNTY
  Monday, April 23, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Morgantown today to announce more than $9.9 million in funding for several infrastructure improvement projects and a community development initiative in Butler County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS MORE THAN $4.4 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN BARREN COUNTY
  Wednesday, April 18, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Barren County this afternoon to deliver more than $4.4 million in funding for several community projects, including a new library, water and sewer upgrades, and a local roadway investment that will provide better access to Barren County Middle and High schools, and Western Kentucky University’s Glasgow campus.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO ASSIST COUNTIES IMPACTED BY THE LOWERING OF LAKE CUMBERLAND
  Wednesday, April 18, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today signed an executive order establishing a funding framework to address immediate public safety concerns and other harmful effects caused by the lowering of Lake Cumberland and safety concerns with Wolf Creek Dam.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS MORE THAN $3.9 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR PROJECTS IN LAUREL COUNTY
  Wednesday, April 18, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded more than $3.9 million in state funding to local officials for community projects in Laurel County. The funding will be used to improve water and sewer infrastructure, restore facades on downtown buildings and construct a new parking lot for the Laurel County Justice Center.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Friday, April 13, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $58 million project for the much-needed reconstruction of a winding, outdated section of KY 92 in McCreary and Whitley counties.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $61 MILLION FOR MCCREARY COUNTY HIGHWAY, COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Friday, April 13, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a much-needed and long-awaited renovation of KY 92 that will give the people of McCreary County direct access to Interstate 75.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS FOR CLARK COUNTY
  Friday, April 13, 2007
  Access to an industrial park and college campus will be improved with a new railroad crossing, and officers of the Clark County Sheriff’s Department will be better protected with body armor vests, thanks to more than $2.8 million in funding announced by Governor Ernie Fletcher today in Winchester.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR GREEN COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Tuesday, April 03, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today visited the American Legion Park in Greensburg to present local officials with ceremonial checks representing $850,000 in state funds for community projects in Green County. The funding will be used to construct a new bridge over Russell Creek and to improve facilities at the park. The Governor also presented Green County Judge-Executive Mary Ann Baron with the “Unbridled Spirit Award” for outstanding public service.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS $1.2 MILLION IN HIGHWAY SAFETY FUNDS TO LINCOLN COUNTY OFFICIALS
  Tuesday, April 03, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced more than $1.2 million of roadway investments that will result in greater highway safety and more economic development in Lincoln County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES NEARLY $1 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY
  Tuesday, March 27, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced nearly $1 million in funding for community development projects in Breckinridge County. The funds will be used to improve facilities at senior citizen centers, extend water lines, resurface sections of KY 105 and purchase body armor for law enforcement officers. The Governor presented ceremonial checks to local officials during a visit to the Hardinsburg Community Center.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR COLEMAN ROAD PROJECT IN PADUCAH
  Tuesday, March 27, 2007
  A major city street improvement project for Paducah is now in the fast lane toward completion. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Chief District Engineer Jim LeFevre, on behalf of Governor Ernie Fletcher, delivered a ceremonial check for $425,000 to Paducah officials this afternoon. The funding will be used for improvements at the intersection of Coleman Road and U.S. 60/Hinkleville Road near Interstate 24.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN ROCKCASTLE COUNTY
  Thursday, March 22, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced more than $750,000 in community development funding for Rockcastle County to rehabilitate water infrastructure, renovate the Quail Community Park and improve operations at several local fire departments. The Governor presented ceremonial checks to local officials for the projects after speaking to the Rockcastle County Chamber of Commerce.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES NEARLY $43 MILLION FOR GARRARD COUNTY COMMUNITY, HIGHWAY PROJECTS
  Thursday, March 22, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Lancaster today to announce funding for a number of highway and community infrastructure projects in Garrard County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN PROJECT FUNDING IN JOHNSON COUNTY
  Thursday, March 15, 2007
  GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN PROJECT FUNDING IN JOHNSON COUNTY Funds to extend water lines, renovate courthouse, construct guardrails
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS MORE THAN $3.1 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Tuesday, February 20, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Barbourville today to announce more than $3.1 million in funding for community projects in Knox County. The funding will be used to renovate the Knox County Help, Inc. Senior Citizens Center, improve water infrastructure and construct the West Knox Courthouse Annex.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES RENAISSANCE ON MAIN GRANT FOR CITY OF FRANKFORT
  Tuesday, February 20, 2007
  FRANKFORT, Ky. — Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Frankfort. The grant funding will be used to help fourteen downtown building owners with façade restorations.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1.3 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR OLDHAM COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Monday, February 12, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded more than $1.3 million in community development funding to Oldham County officials. The funds will be used to expand the Oldham County Senior Citizens Center, improve water infrastructure and repair a road in the city of LaGrange. The Governor announced the funding and presented ceremonial checks during a visit to the Oldham County Courthouse.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS NEARLY $500,000
  Monday, February 12, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Lyon County today to present nearly $500,000 in federal and state grant funding to officials from the Eddyville Riverport and Industrial Development Authority. The funds will be used for a dredging project in Lick Creek Bay and will help save more than 330 jobs.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES NEARLY $1 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR SHELBY COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Monday, February 12, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded nearly $1 million in community development funding to Shelby County officials for renovations to downtown buildings, improvements in public safety infrastructure and repairs to county roadways. The Governor announced the funding during a visit to the Stratton Center in downtown Shelbyville.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS MORE THAN $7.8 MILLION TO MARION COUNTY
  Thursday, February 01, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded more than $7.8 million in community development funding to Marion County officials.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS MORE THAN $2.1 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Thursday, December 21, 2006
  Clean, safe drinking water and agriculture diversification were the topics of discussion during Governor Ernie Fletcher’s visit to Cumberland County this afternoon.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER AWARDS FUNDING FOR CASEY COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Friday, December 15, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited Liberty today to present more than $2.4 million in funding for five projects in Casey County.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Now Accepting 2007 Recreational Trails Applications
  Monday, December 11, 2006
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) is now accepting applications for the 2007 Recreational Trails program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Delta Regional Authority Funding
  Monday, December 11, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced three projects in Kentucky have received Delta Regional Authority (DRA) funding.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS TRAINING CONFERENCE
  Friday, December 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher delivered the keynote address at the 2006 Newly Elected Officials Training Conference luncheon today in Louisville, speaking to over 400 newly elected officials.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER DELIVERS NEW FIRE TRUCK
  Friday, December 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Winchester today to deliver a new fire truck for the Clark County Fire Department.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER AWARDS FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF MOREHEAD, MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
  Friday, December 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited Morehead today and surprised officials with the announcement of a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Morehead.
• Newly-Elected Local Officials Head to Class
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  The approximate 400 newly-elected local officials in Kentucky are heading to class in December before heading to the courthouse to take office in January.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER DELIVERS FUNDING FOR MEADE COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Thursday, November 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher, together with representatives of the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, visited Meade County today to present ceremonial checks for community projects.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR CYNTHIANA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
  Thursday, October 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited Cynthiana today to present a ceremonial check for a Community Funds project in Cynthiana.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS $3 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR CITY OF LIBERTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Thursday, October 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited Casey County today to present ceremonial checks for a grant and a budget line-item for the city of Liberty.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS $2.3 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR LETCHER COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Wednesday, October 25, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited Letcher County today to present ceremonial checks for several grants and budget line-items for Letcher County.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS $4.6 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR CARTER COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Tuesday, October 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited Olive Hill today to present ceremonial checks for several grants and budget line-items to Carter County officials.
• SECRETARY ROBBIE RUDOLPH PRESENTS FUNDING FOR CRITTENDEN COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Friday, October 20, 2006
  Robbie Rudolph, secretary of Governor Ernie Fletcher’s Executive Cabinet, visited Marion today to present ceremonial checks totaling nearly $1 million in funding for important community projects.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER DELIVERS MORE THAN $2.8 MILLION FOR PENDLETON COUNTY PROJECTS
  Thursday, October 19, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Falmouth today to present ceremonial checks for several grants and budget line-items to Pendleton County officials.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER, ARC FEDERAL CO-CHAIR ANNE POPE ANNOUNCE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY BLUEPRINT, OTHER INITIATIVES
  Monday, October 16, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Anne B. Pope today announced a comprehensive energy blueprint for the 13 ARC states.
• e-Prescribing Grant Applications Sought
  Monday, October 16, 2006
  Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Mark D. Birdwhistell announced today that CHFS and the Kentucky e-Health Network Board are ready to start accepting applications for a new ePrescribing grant program.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS FUNDING FOR KNOTT COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Monday, October 16, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today presented more than $5.2 million in ceremonial checks to officials from Knott County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES KENTUCKY TO HOST 2006 APPALACHIAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE
  Friday, September 29, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Kentucky will be hosting the 2006 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Conference, which will be held in Pikeville on October 11-13 at the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Body Armor Funding for Various Law Enforcement Groups
  Friday, September 29, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced 16 grants from the Kentucky Body Armor Program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends 14 Projects for Land and Water Conservation Funding
  Friday, September 29, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced 14 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) project were being recommended to the National Park Service for funding.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER RECOMMENDS FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE
  Friday, September 29, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) have recommended approval of a $15,393 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Wickliffe.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER RECOMMENDS FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
  Friday, September 29, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) have recommended approval of a $16,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Columbia.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER, GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR OWENSBORO
  Thursday, September 28, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced two grants for projects in the Owensboro area. GOLD Community Funds in the amount of $247,500 were awarded to the Owensboro Community and Technical College.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER DELIVERS MORE THAN $2.1 MILLION IN FUNDING TO BUTLER COUNTY
  Wednesday, September 27, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher, the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and the Governor’s Office for Agricultural Policy visited Butler County yesterday to present ceremonial checks for a number of community projects.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER ANNOUNCES CEMETERY PRESERVATION FUND AWARDEES
  Monday, September 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced 53 cemeteries across the Commonwealth are receiving Cemetery Preservation Fund grants for various activities. Funding recipients were recognized at the Governor’s Local Issues Conference in Louisville.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS FUNDING FOR EXPANSION OF BEHRINGER-CRAWFORD MUSEUM
  Monday, September 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher was in Covington today to present a ceremonial check for $1.5 million in budget bill line-item funding to officials from the Behringer-Crawford Museum
• GREEN RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WINS 2006 SPIRIT OF KENTUCKY AWARD
  Monday, September 18, 2006
  Green River Area Development District (GRADD) was awarded the 2006 Spirit of Kentucky Award at the 31st Annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference held September 14-15, 2006, at the Galt House East in Louisville.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER SPEAKS AT GOVERNOR’S LOCAL ISSUES CONFERENCE IN LOUISVILLE
  Monday, September 18, 2006
  The 31st Annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference, held September 14-15, 2006, at the Galt House East in Louisville, ended today, sending city, county and special district officials home with tools and information to strengthen their communities.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER BREAKS GROUND FOR RECOVERY KENTUCKY CENTER IN HARLAN COUNTY
  Thursday, August 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Evarts today to break ground for the Cumberland Hope Community, a 35-unit residential substance abuse center for women.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS FUNDING FOR STARLAND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
  Wednesday, August 23, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited the Starland Child Development Center in Hazard today to present officials with ceremonial checks for $300,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS FUNDING FOR ROBERTSON COUNTY LIBRARY PROJECT
  Friday, August 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Blue Licks Battlefield State Park in Mt. Olivet today to speak at the Buffalo Trace Area Development District annual meeting. During the event, the Governor presented officials from the Robertson County Public Library with a ceremonial check for funding that will be used to complete an information center project at the library.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER BREAKS GROUND FOR RECOVERY KENTUCKY CENTER IN MOREHEAD
  Wednesday, August 16, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Morehead today to break ground for the Morehead Inspiration Center, a 38-unit residential substance abuse center for men. The facility will provide counseling, support and hope for homeless men recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $4.1 MILLION IN COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING
  Wednesday, August 16, 2006
  Governor Fletcher announces funding for GOLD-related projects.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER BREAKS GROUND FOR RECOVERY KENTUCKY CENTER IN HOPKINSVILLE
  Wednesday, August 09, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Hopkinsville today to break ground for the Trilogy Center for Women, a 35-unit female residential substance abuse center. The facility will provide counseling, support and hope for homeless women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER RECOMMENDS FUNDING FOR WEBSTER COUNTY
  Wednesday, July 19, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) have recommended for funding a $150,000 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) grant for Webster County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER RECOMMENDS GRANT FOR LYON COUNTY
  Tuesday, July 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) has recommended for funding a $299,240 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) grant for Lyon County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER RECOMMENDS GRANT FOR CALLOWAY COUNTY
  Tuesday, July 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) has recommended for funding a $250,000 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) grant for Calloway County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS FUNDING FOR 34 RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANTS
  Tuesday, July 11, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) presented checks today for more than $1 million in Recreational Trails funding for 34 approved projects across Kentucky.
• Breckinridge County Receives Funding for Community Projects
  Friday, June 23, 2006
  State and local officials attended a check presentation in Frankfort today to recognize funding from the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and funds administered by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) for recently approved Breckinridge County projects.
• Governor Fletcher Signs Executive Order Re-Organizing Governor’s Office for Local Development
  Wednesday, June 21, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher signed an Executive Order reorganizing the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD). The reorganization plan will improve the organizational structure, delivery of services and efficiency within the Office of the Governor by combining several offices and programs.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Deputy Commissioner Named
  Wednesday, June 21, 2006
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced the appointment of Colleen Chaney to the position of Deputy Commissioner for the Governor’s Office for Local Development.
• Richmond Hospice Care Plus Breaks Ground
  Wednesday, June 14, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Richmond to be used for the Richmond Hospice Care Plus Project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards ARC Funding for the Institute for Sub-Surface Exploration Workshop
  Tuesday, June 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $25,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Presents Funding in Warren County
  Thursday, June 01, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced two grants for Warren County and Smiths Grove.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Walker’s Chapel United Methodist Church
  Tuesday, May 30, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $19,770 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for Walker’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Funds will be used for the Church’s Cemetery.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for the City of Cadiz
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Cadiz.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for the City of Richmond
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Richmond.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Jessamine County
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $50,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Jessamine County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Henderson and Union Counties
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Henderson and Union Counties.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Fulton County
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Fulton County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Casey County
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $581,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Casey County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Communicare Incorporated
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $435,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Breckinridge County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Knox County
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Knox County.
• Owsley County Board of Education Receives Governor Fletcher’s Recommendation for Funding
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $300,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Owsley County Board of Education.
• Youth Entrepreneurship Program Receives Governor Fletcher’s Recommendation for Funding
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $36,300 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Center for Rural Development. Funds will be used for the Youth Entrepreneurship Program. The funding status of the project is pending approval from the federal level.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Body Armor Funding for 57 Law Enforcement Groups
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced 57 grants from the Kentucky Body Armor Program.
• Slade/Nada Sewer Project Receives Governor Fletcher’s Recommendation for Funding
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $274,050 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for Powell’s Valley Water District. Funds will be used for the Slade/Nada Sewer Extensions Project. The funding status of the project is pending approval from the federal level.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development accepting nominations for Spirit of Kentucky Award
  Thursday, May 18, 2006
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) is now accepting online nominations for the third annual Spirit of Kentucky award.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS $1 MILLION GRANT TO CITY OF HANSON
  Monday, May 15, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and officials from the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited the city of Hanson today to present a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to local officials.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Versailles
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $49,047 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Versailles.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Springfield
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $75,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Springfield.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Georgetown
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $113,651 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Georgetown.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Nicholasville
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $146,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Nicholasville.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Henderson
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $78,625 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Henderson.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Mayfield
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $64,982 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Mayfield.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Winchester
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Winchester.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Hopkinsville
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $75,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Hopkinsville.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Murray
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $75,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Murray.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for regional health project
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $303,882 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the St. Joseph Hospital Eastern Kentucky Mobile Telehealth Service project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for housing projects
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to the Kentucky Housing Corporation for the Kentucky Appalachian Housing Program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for equipment purchase
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $400,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to Lindsey Wilson College, located in Adair County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for sewer extension
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to the city of Williamsburg.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for natural gas extension
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $400,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to the Lake Cumberland Natural Gas Authority.
• Governor Fletcher Recommends ARC Funds for Vicco Wastewater Treatment Plant
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $710,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the city of Vicco.
• Governor Fletcher Recommends Morgan County for ARC Funding for Technology Training
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $160,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for Morgan County.
• Governor Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for the City of Frenchburg
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the city of Frenchburg.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for the McCreary County Water District
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the McCreary County Water District.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends Funding for a Sewer Project to Serve 38 Households
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $250,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Lewis County Sanitation District #1.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for a Water Treatment Plant
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $400,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Hyden-Leslie County Water District.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for Harlan Tourism Strategic Planning
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $100,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC).
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for the City of Pineville
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the city of Pineville.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Trenton
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $38,500 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Trenton. Funding will be used for a streetscape project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Guthrie
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $73,292 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Guthrie. Funding will be used for a streetscape project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for Frontier Nursing Service
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $360,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for Frontier Nursing Service.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development presents check to Kenton County
  Thursday, April 27, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced several grants for communities in Kenton County.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for the Butler Family Cemetery
  Tuesday, April 25, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $25,000 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for the General Butler State Resort Park. Funds will be used to restore the Butler Family Cemetery located at the Butler-Turpin State Historic House.
• Henry County Senior Citizens to Receive Fletcher Administration Funding
  Friday, April 21, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $408,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Henry County. Funds will be used for the Henry County Senior Citizens Center.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER AWARDS BOONE COUNTY PROJECTS
  Friday, April 21, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited the Scheben Branch Library in Union this afternoon to present grant checks from the Governor’s Office for Local Development to two Northern Kentucky communities. The funding will be used for several community development projects.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Glasgow
  Friday, April 21, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Glasgow. Funding will be used to renovate the Dickerson Greer House.
• Community Development Week kicks off with the announcement of 31 projects
  Monday, April 17, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced various community projects across the state totaling nearly $10 million. The announcement is part of the recognition of Community Development Week in Kentucky.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Emergency Relief Funding For Hart County
  Tuesday, April 11, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $79,708 Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) grant for Hart County. Funding will be used to the repair and replacement of telecommunication lines.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Emergency Relief Funding For Hopkins County
  Tuesday, April 11, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $250,000 Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) grant for Hopkins County. Funding will be used for reimbursement of debris removal. GOLD Commissioner Steve Robertson visited Hopkins County today to present the check on behalf of Governor Fletcher.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER BRINGS INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING TO LAUREL COUNTY
  Friday, April 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and members of the Kentucky legislature visited Laurel County today to make two grant award presentations to county officials.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for the Bullitt County History Museum
  Tuesday, March 28, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $6,710 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for the Bullitt County History Museum. Funds will be used to restore the Shepherdsville Cemetery.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Rowan County
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $22,000 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for Rowan County. Funds will be used to restore five cemeteries.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Woodford County and the City of Midway
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $5,000 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for Woodford County and $3,566 for the city of Midway. Funds will be used for the Midway Cemetery and the Bohannon Family Cemetery.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For Powell County
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $10,000 Flex-E-Grant for Powell County. Funding will be used to develop a tourism plan.
• Grapevine Cemetery Receives Cemetery Preservation Grant for Governor Laffoon’s Grave Site
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $25,000 Cemetery Preservation Grant for Grapevine Cemetery. This grant will be used for restoration activities.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Bradfordsville and Loretto
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $28,310 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant and a $25,000 Recreational Trails grant for the city of Bradfordsville. Additionally, the city of Loretto will receive a $20,000 GOLD Community Funds award.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For Nelson County and the City of Bardstown
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $75,000 Renaissance on Main grant and a $3,368 Cemetery Preservation grant for the city of Bardstown. Nelson County also received $2,250 Cemetery Preservation grant. Both the city and county will use their funds for restoration projects.
• Taylor County Receives Cemetery Preservation Grant for Various Cemeteries
  Tuesday, March 21, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $14,150 Cemetery Preservation Grant for Taylor County. This grant will be used for improvements to various cemeteries across the county.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Stanford
  Monday, March 20, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Stanford. Funding will be used for facility renovations of Willy’s Overland Parking Garage.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Liberty
  Monday, March 20, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced an $8,000 Flex-E-Grant for the city of Liberty. Funding will be used to develop a streetscape improvement plan.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards LaGrange with Cemetery Preservation Funds
  Thursday, March 16, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) awarded the LaGrange Baptist Church with a $4,000 Cemetery Preservation Grant for the Lick Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.
• Pendleton County Cemetery Board Cleans up Several Cemeteries
  Tuesday, March 14, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) awarded Pendleton County Cemetery Board with a $9,676 Cemetery Preservation Grant for initial cleanup.
• Governor Fletcher Announces Funding for Somerset Housing Project and Burnside Sewer Project
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Somerset and a $473,000 State Flood Control Grant for the city of Burnside. CDBG funds will be used for the Somerset Scattered Site Phase III Project and State Flood Control Funds will be used for the city of Burnside’s Sewage Transfer Pump Station and Wastewater Collection System constructed with the assistance of the Army Corps of Engineers. Congressman Hal Rogers and GOLD Commissioner Steve Robertson attended the ceremonial check presentations held today.
• Simpson County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Simpson County will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Warren County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Warren County will receive $271,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• The City of Campbellsburg Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Campbellsburg will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• The City of Elizabethtown Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Elizabethtown will receive $250,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Carroll County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Carroll County Fiscal Court will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG).
• Allen County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Allen County will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Spencer County
  Thursday, March 09, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $60,250 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Spencer County. The grant will be used for the Spencer County Community Park. Senator Gary Tapp, Representative Milward Dedman, Jr., Representative David Floyd and Representative Brad Montell were on-hand to present the check to Spencer County Judge/Executive David Jenkins.
• The London-Laurel County Industrial Development Authority Awarded CEGG Funding
  Wednesday, March 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the London-Laurel County Industrial Development Authority will receive $490,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Whitley County Awarded CEGG Grant
  Wednesday, March 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Whitley County Fiscal Court will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• The City of Glasgow awarded CEGG Funding
  Wednesday, March 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Glasgow will receive $195,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program
• City of Wickliffe Awarded CEGG Funding
  Wednesday, March 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Wickliffe will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• City of Elkton Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Elkton will receive $143,500 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Campbellsville/Taylor County Industrial Authority Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that the Campbellsville/Taylor County Industrial Development Authority will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Simpsonville Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Simpsonville will receive $25,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Robertson County Public Library Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Robertson County Public Library will receive $17,650 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Monroe County Awarded $100,000 CEGG Grant
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Monroe County Fiscal Court will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• City of Burgin Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Burgin will receive $96,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• North McLean Water District Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the North McLean County Water District will receive $30,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• McCreary County Water District Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that McCreary County will receive $52,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Magoffin County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that Magoffin County will receive $185,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• City of Richmond Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Richmond will receive $175,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program, also known as CEGG.
• Madison County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Madison County will receive $175,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Eddyville Riverport & Industrial Development Authority Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Eddyville Riverport & Industrial Development Authority will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Lincoln County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced Lincoln County will receive $155,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• The Oldtown Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Awarded CEGG Grant
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Oldtown Volunteer Fire Department will receive $72,350 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG).
• Gateway ADD Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Gateway Area Development District (GADD) will receive $107,100 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Garrard County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Garrard County will receive $250,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Elliott County Board of Education Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Elliott County Board of Education will receive $283,990 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Clinton County Awarded CEGG Grant
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Clinton County Fiscal Court will receive $150,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Clark County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Clark County will receive $250,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• City of Hopkinsville Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Hopkinsville will receive $85,960 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Casey County awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Casey County will receive $125,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Breathitt County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Breathitt County will receive $150,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program
• Bath County Extension District Board Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Bath County Extension District Board will receive $225,725 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• The City of Union awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Union will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Cadiz-Trigg County Industrial Development Authority Awarded CEGG Grant
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Cadiz-Trigg County Industrial Development Authority will receive $341,166 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Wayne County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Wayne County will receive $250,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Cumberland County awarded CEGG Grant
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that Cumberland County Fiscal Court will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program, also known as CEGG.
• City of Smiths Grove Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Smiths Grove will receive $13,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program, also known as CEGG.
• Edmonson County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Edmonson County Fiscal Court will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Green County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Green County Fiscal Court will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG)
• City of Greensburg Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Greensburg will receive $124,275 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• City of Edmonton awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Edmonton will receive $350,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards City of Hardinsburg with CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Hardinsburg will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program, also known as CEGG.
• City of Caneyville Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Caneyville will receive $180,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Hart County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Hart County will receive $140,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG.
• Nicholasville City Commission Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Nicholasville City Commission will receive $450,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Meade County Riverport Authority Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Meade County Riverport Authority (MCRA) will receive $206,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Governor awards Crittenden County with CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced Crittenden County will receive $80,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• City of Alexandria Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Alexandria will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Marion County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Marion County Fiscal Court will receive $204,013 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• City of Murray Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Murray will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program, also known as CEGG.
• Princeton-Caldwell County Industrial Development Authority Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Princeton-Caldwell County Industrial Development Authority will receive $138,646 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Mount Washington Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Mount Washington will receive $20,625 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• The City of Germantown Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Germantown will receive $400,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Big Sandy Regional Project Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Big Sandy Regional Industrial Development Authority will receive $250,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG).
• Bluegrass Water Supply Commission Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Bluegrass Water Supply Commission will receive $250,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Anderson County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Anderson County will receive $167,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards 57 recipients with Community Economic Growth Grants
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced 57 communities have received funding from the 2006 Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) fund. Established during the 2005 General Assembly as House Bill 267, the fund provides nearly $10 million in grants to be allocated during the 2005-2006 biennium.
• Legislators present ceremonial checks to Williamsburg
  Wednesday, March 01, 2006
  Senate President David Williams (R-Burkesville) and State Representative Charles Siler (R-Williamsburg) presented two ceremonial grant checks today to Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Irvine Police Department
  Friday, February 17, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $993 body armor grant for the city of Irvine. Funds will be used to purchase three vests.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Named States’ Co-Chair by the Appalachian Regional Commission
  Thursday, February 16, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher has been selected to be the states’ co-chair for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). His term is effective immediately. As states’ co-chair, Governor Fletcher is responsible for representing the 13 ARC governors before Congress and the Bush Administration; serve as a member of various ARC committees; and provide guidance on policy and administrative issues concerning the commission.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Announces 2006 Land and Water Conservation Fund Cycle
  Monday, February 13, 2006
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) will begin accepting applications for the 2006 Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF) beginning May 1, 2006. The deadline for submission is July 1, 2006.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Announces 2006 Recreational Trails Funding Cycle
  Monday, February 13, 2006
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) will begin accepting applications for the 2006 Recreational Trails Program beginning March 1, 2006. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2006.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Rockcastle County and Mount Vernon
  Thursday, January 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $21,500 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for Rockcastle County. Funds will be used to restore various cemeteries. Also, Mount Vernon received a Body Armor Grant for $993 to replace 3 officer vests.
• First Lady Brings Funding for Waterlines and Veteran’s Park to Estill County
  Thursday, January 26, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited Estill County today and presented two checks. Estill County received an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant in the amount of $350,000 for water improvements. Additionally, a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant will be used for the Estill County Veterans Memorial.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER DELIVERS CLEAN WATER FUNDS FOR 740 KNOTT COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS
  Monday, January 23, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced $2.5 million in funding for the Carr Creek Water Treatment Plant Project. Knott County and the city of Hindman received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $2 million and an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant in the amount of $500,000 for the project.