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• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights issues May rulings
  Thursday, May 15, 2008
  The Commission accepted four conciliation agreements, dismissed 28 cases with findings of no probable cause, accepted two withdrawals with private, undisclosed settlements, and accepted four withdrawals without settlements but with a right to file a private suit.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Thursday, May 15, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces lane closures on I-75 in Whitley County from Milepoints 20-25 the week of May 18.
• June workshop to focus on repair, preservation of historic square log buildings
  Thursday, May 15, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – Registration is being accepted for Practical Preservation: Square Log Building, a hands-on workshop planned June 22-27 at Pine Mountain Settlement School in Harlan County. The course will feature instructor and log building expert Moss Rudley of the National Park Service Historic Preservation Training Center in Frederick, Maryland.
• KY Historic Preservation Review Board to meet Thursday at Lexington History Museum
  Wednesday, May 14, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – The next meeting of the Kentucky Historic Preservation Review Board will take place at 10 a.m. (EST) Thursday, May 15 at the Lexington History Museum (the former Fayette County Courthouse), 215 W. Main Street. The meeting is open to the public.
• 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.
• Emergency road aid funds awarded to Bell County For repair of weather damage to county roads
  Monday, May 12, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today announced that the Bell County Fiscal Court will receive $16,500 in County Road Aid emergency funds for repairs to various county roads damaged by heavy rains in March.
• Communities invited to learn more about marketing sites along the new Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail
  Monday, May 12, 2008
  A series of workshops on Marketing Lincoln and the Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail is planned over the next two weeks to assist local communities and historic sites in cooperatively promoting places associated with President Abraham Lincoln as well as nearby businesses and attractions of interest to the traveling public.
• 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.
• Lack of Legislative Action on Pension Reform, Revenue Growth Drives Moody’s, Fitch to Revise Kentucky’s Rating Outlook
  Monday, May 12, 2008
  According to recently released reports from two national financial ratings services, Kentucky could be facing long-term negative implications for the state’s debt service. Both Moody’s Investor Service and Fitch revised downward from “stable” to “negative” the outlook for state supported bonds.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to BRAC Task Force
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  Moving forward with his earlier commitment to be prepared for full implementation, Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the members of the Governor’s Task Force on Military Base Realignment. The task force was created by Executive Order on March 26, 2008, in order to supplement the state’s efforts in expediting the federal governments 2005 Department of Defense Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) recommendations.
• 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 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.
• Attorney General Jack Conway Announces Agreement With Facebook To Make Site Safer
  Thursday, May 08, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that the attorneys general of 49 states and the District of Columbia have reached an agreement with Facebook to better protect children from predators and inappropriate content.
• Recycling organization will meet in June
  Wednesday, May 07, 2008
  The Kentucky Recycling Interest Group (KRIG) will meet June 17 at the Eastern Kentucky University campus in Richmond.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled blasting for a project on KY. 11 South in Knox County between milepoints 6 and 7.
• Kentucky Main Street Program communities announce Downtown Living Tours in May, June
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  To highlight the variety of downtown housing options available in communities of all sizes across the state, a series of Downtown Living Tours is being offered throughout May and June by local programs that participate in the Kentucky Main Street Program, administered by the Kentucky Heritage Council / State Historic Preservation Office. The tours are free.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, May 02, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces lane closures on I-75 in Whitley County from Milepoints 20-25 the week of May 5.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, May 02, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues the closure at Boulevard of Champions (entrance to Whitley Co. High), located off US 25W in Whitley County Monday, May 5, 2008 for construction of a new entrance.
• Transportation Cabinet to host Kentucky’s first oversize/overweight hauling forum
  Friday, May 02, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today announced plans for an educational forum on oversize/overweight hauling – the first of its kind in Kentucky.
• Architecture, Accessibility and the Arts Workshop at the Lexington Opera House
  Thursday, May 01, 2008
  The Kentucky Arts Council and the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts are partnering to present a workshop for arts and cultural organizations throughout Kentucky focused on making arts spaces accessible.
• Statement of John Turner on the Resignation of Brad Cowgill as President of CPE
  Wednesday, April 30, 2008
  It is with mixed emotions today that I accept Brad Cowgill’s resignation as President of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.
• STATEMENT OF BRAD COWGILL, PRESIDENT
  Wednesday, April 30, 2008
  Today I announce my resignation as president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. I do this for one reason: in the foreseeable future, it would be necessary to devote excessive time and effort to unproductive activities, denying me the satisfaction of fruitful work.
• Arts Council Chairman Selected to Chair Southern Arts Federation
  Tuesday, April 29, 2008
  The Chairman of the Kentucky Arts Council (the state arts agency), has been selected as Chairman of Southern Arts Federation.
• Preservation of Historic Buildings: The Ultimate in Environmental Conservation
  Tuesday, April 29, 2008
  As an effort to focus the world’s attention on our home planet and support policies and programs that help create a safer, healthier and cleaner environment, Earth Month 2008 offers the perfect opportunity to remind Kentuckians why preserving our state’s historic buildings is the ultimate in environmental conservation.
• Jobless rates up in 86 counties from March 2007 to March 2008
  Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• Gov. Beshear Signs Mortgage Bill Into Law
  Monday, April 28, 2008
  Steven L. Beshear today ceremonially signed into law House Bill 552, which makes widespread changes in the state’s mortgage industry. The official signing was April 24. Unless stated otherwise in the bill, these changes take effect immediately.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to Kentucky Horse Racing Authority
  Monday, April 28, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed new members to the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority.
• Kentucky Artists Showcase at Governor’s Derby Celebration
  Monday, April 28, 2008
  Visitors to the Capitol on Derby Day morning will have an opportunity to purchase some of Kentucky’s finest traditional and contemporary pieces of work at the Governor’s Derby Celebration.
• Governor to Sign Mortgage Bill into Law
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  On Monday, Gov. Steve Beshear will sign into law House Bill 552, which makes changes in Kentucky’s mortgage industry designed to protect consumers and reduce fraud.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet intends to close the Boulevard of Champions (entrance to Whitley Co. High), located off US 25W in Whitley County Monday, April 28, 2008 to construct a new entrance.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces lane closures on I-75 in Whitley County from milepoints 20-25 the week of April 28-May 1.
• COT presents “Best of Kentucky” Awards at Digital Summit
  Friday, April 25, 2008
• PSC GIVES KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER APPROVAL TO BUILD TREATMENT PLANT AND PIPELINE - Company ordered to develop conservation plan and report progress
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved the application of Kentucky-American Water Co. to construct a new water treatment plant on the Kentucky River in Owen County and to build a pipeline from the plant to connect to the company’s system in Fayette County.
• Foreclosure Prevention Efforts Aren't Keeping Up With Trends
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  Industry measures to keep homeowners out of foreclosure are barely keeping pace with the rising rate of homeowners in trouble, according to the latest statistics collected by a group of state officials working to prevent home foreclosures.
• Governor Beshear Announces Jobs Expansion at Toyota Boshoku America
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary John Hindman were joined by company and community officials in Erlanger today to announce the expansion of Toyota Boshoku America’s home office. The premier manufacturer of automotive interior systems will add 170 new jobs by 2009.
• OUTSTANDING KENTUCKY SMALL BUSINESSES TO BE RECOGNIZED
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – Twelve of Kentucky’s small businesses will be honored today as the first inductees in the Pacesetter Business Recognition Program, a new initiative designed to recognize small businesses that have made a significant impact in their community and region. The following businesses will be recognized at a special Kentucky Celebrates Small Business event in Frankfort:
• CABINET AWARDS NEARLY $100,000 IN PRIZE MONEY TO STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – As part of its inaugural statewide business plan competition, the Cabinet for Economic Development has awarded nearly $100,000 in prize money to state university students who conceived or developed plans for 15 new Kentucky companies.
• PSC TO ISSUE DECISION FRIDAY IN KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND PIPELINE CASE
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission’s (PSC) decision in case 2007-00134, the application of Kentucky-American Water Co. to construct a new water treatment plant on the Kentucky River in Owen County and to build a pipeline from the plant to connect to the company’s system in Fayette County, will be issued at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 25.
• Kentucky Arts Council Offers 2008 Kentucky Crafted: The ‘Virtual’ Market
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
  The Kentucky Arts Council has developed a Web site as a virtual representation of Kentucky Crafted: The Market for 2008. Visitors to the virtual market place at www.kycraft.ky.gov will find photos and contact information for exhibitors offering fine traditional and contemporary crafts and art, “Kentucky Proud” specialty food products, books and music recordings.
• Kentucky’s March jobless rate increases to 5.7 percent
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
• Education Cabinet interactive site named “Best of Kentucky” award winner
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
• KENTUCKY MINE MAPPING AWARDED BEST ONLINE SERVICE
  Tuesday, April 22, 2008
  The Kentucky Mine Mapping Information System received the Best of Kentucky technology award in the Best Online Services category at the Kentucky Digital Government Summit.
• Former Simpson County Chamber Executive Director Sentenced to Prison for Theft
  Tuesday, April 22, 2008
  Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that on Friday, April 18, 2008, the Franklin Circuit Court sentenced Karen Eaton, former executive director of the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce, to one year in prison and ordered her to repay more than $190,000 that was stolen from the chamber.
• Governor tours ENERGY STAR home
  Tuesday, April 22, 2008
  Initiates Home Builder's 'Green Build Kentucky' program.
• Seniors Invited to Free Fraud Prevention Event
  Monday, April 21, 2008
  Lexington regional area seniors are invited Wednesday to a FREE workshop to learn how to protect themselves from investment fraud, home improvement fraud, mail fraud, predatory lending and identity theft. Complimentary lunch and door prizes will be available for those who register by calling 877-926-8300.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces a project beginning on US 421 in Clay County between milepoints 15.751 (KY 11) to 16.920 (KY 80).
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces work on I-75 in Whitley County between milepoints 24.8 to 25.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces work continuing on I-75 in Whitley County from mile points 5 to 11.
• STATEMENT FROM JOHN TURNER, CHAIR, COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  The Council appreciates the Governor’s interest in the presidential selection process, and believes that it has complied with both the spirit and letter of the law.
• Attorney General Conway Announces $115 Million In Tobacco Settlement Money
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Kentucky, as required under the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) between the major tobacco manufacturers and 52 states and territories, will receive its annual payment of more than $115 million in tobacco settlement money this week.
• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights issues April rulings
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Board of Commissioners today issued a default order finding the respondent guilty of discrimination in the matter of Edward Elfalan v. Headliners – Louisville, LLC (formerly JP 4th Street Line, LLC) (d/b/a Red Cheetah Lounge) in Louisville, Ky.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to use rolling road blocks for traffic on I-75 at Exit 11 in Williamsburg, Monday night, April 21.
• Transportation Cabinet works to improve environmental awareness, preserve water quality
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is partnering with more than 60 communities across the commonwealth to raise awareness of the importance of preserving water quality by controlling pollution from storm water runoff.
• Transportation Cabinet prepares for mowing season
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is gearing up for roadside mowing season, which stretches from May to October. Crews have already begun mowing in the Louisville area in preparation for Kentucky Derby festivities.
• CHAIRMAN GOSS ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM PSC - Resignation takes effect May 3
  Tuesday, April 15, 2008
  Chairman Mark David Goss is resigning from the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC).
• COUNCIL NAMES BRAD COWGILL PERMANENT PRESIDENT
  Monday, April 14, 2008
  The Council on Postsecondary Education appointed Brad Cowgill as its permanent president in a meeting today in Frankfort. Cowgill assumes the duties May 1.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces a project on I-75 in Whitley County beginning Sunday night, April 13, 2008.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces a project on I-75 in Whitley County beginning Sunday night, April 13, 2008.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces lane closures on I-75 in Whitley County from mile points 20 to 25 for Thursday night, April 17, through Friday morning, April 18.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces lane closures for I-75 in Laurel County, Monday through Wednesday, April 14-16, 2008.
• REVISED MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces a resurfacing project on KY 1006 (5th street) scheduled to begin Saturday, April 12, between milepoints 5 and 7 (from the Courthouse to Frisch’s Restaurant).
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled a Public Information Meeting to be held Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center, Williamsburg, KY.
• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Encourages Kentuckians to Make Advance Health Care Wishes Known
  Thursday, April 10, 2008
• AT 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, REPORT SHOWS GAINS IN POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION REFORM, CHALLENGES AHEAD
  Thursday, April 10, 2008
  Kentucky’s colleges and universities have made significant progress toward the goals of the state’s postsecondary education reform, according to a report released this week by the Council on Postsecondary Education. The Council’s annual Accountability Report, which tracks the state’s progress toward the goals of the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997 (HB1), shows that in the last year Kentucky improved on 17 of 26 performance indicators, held steady on five, and declined on four.
• Booth Design Presentation Offered for Kentucky Artists and Craftspeople
  Tuesday, April 08, 2008
  University of Kentucky College of Design Professor Sarah McNabb and design students will give a presentation about the design process used in the designing of interior spaces and how that same process applies to the work of artists.
• Jobless rates down in 99 counties from February 2007 to February 2008
  Monday, April 07, 2008
• Media advisory
  Friday, April 04, 2008
  The State Property and Buildings Commission (SPBC) to meet
• Child seat inspection program visits London Program aims to keep Kentucky’s children safe
  Friday, April 04, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Highway Safety, hosted a free child safety seat inspection today at the Laurel County Fire Department in London.
• COMMENT SOUGHT ON IMPAIRED WATERS LIST
  Friday, April 04, 2008
  The Kentucky Division of Water is seeking comments on its draft 2008 list of impaired waters, as required by the Federal Clean Water Act, through May 7.
• CABINET FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT’S PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO HOST NATIONAL CONFERENCE
  Friday, April 04, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Procurement Assistance Program (KPAP), a business assistance program of the Cabinet for Economic Development’s Department for Existing Business Development, will serve as host for the upcoming Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC) Annual Conference. The 23rd Annual Conference will be held on April 7-10, 2008, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Lexington.
• Kentucky’s February jobless rate unchanged at 5.2 percent
  Wednesday, April 02, 2008
• PSC SETS PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR MARTIN COUNTY WATER - Order implements findings of management audit
  Wednesday, April 02, 2008
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has ordered the Martin County Water District to take specific steps to improve long-standing deficiencies in customer service and financial performance.
• REVISED MEDIA ADVISORY
  Monday, March 31, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to route traffic off I-75 at Exit 11 in Williamsburg, April 2 & 3.
• Annual jobless rates lower in 93 Kentucky counties in 2007 compared to 2006
  Monday, March 31, 2008
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Monday, March 31, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces construction activities for KY 192 in Laurel County the week of March 31 will include guardrail installation, shoulder and turn lane construction.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, March 28, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces a resurfacing project on KY 1006 (5th street) scheduled to begin Wednesday, April 2, between milepoints 5 and 7 (from the court house to Frisch’s restaurant).
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, March 28, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to route traffic off I-75 at Exit 11 in Williamsburg, Monday night, March 31.
• PSC POSTPONES START DATE FOR AREA CODE 364 TO APRIL 2010 - Number reallocation extends lifespan of area code 270
  Friday, March 28, 2008
  Measures taken to extend the lifespan of area code 270 have worked as expected, allowing another postponement in the starting date for area code 364 in far western Kentucky, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) said today. The optional use of area code 364 will now take effect on April 1, 2010, 15 months later than previously announced.
• Kentucky SkillsUSA receives Lowe’s grant to support TeamWorks competition
  Friday, March 28, 2008
• OFI Reminds Investors of Account Safeguards
  Wednesday, March 26, 2008
  In the wake of recent turbulence in financial markets, the Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (OFI), today joined with national securities organizations to remind investors of the important and effective safeguards already in place to protect their brokerage account assets.
• Free child seat inspection coming to London Program aims to keep Kentucky’s children safe
  Monday, March 24, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Highway Safety, will conduct a free child safety seat inspection in London on Friday, April 4.
• KENTUCKY CAPTIVES MARKET RANKED NINTH IN U.S.
  Monday, March 24, 2008
  Number of captive insurers grows from 10 to 31 in 2007
• Aviation Fuel Sales At Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park Airport Halted
  Friday, March 21, 2008
  Action taken for safety of aviators after contaminated fuel found
• PSC APPROVES SALE OF AUXIER WATER CO. - City of Prestonsburg is purchasing utility
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the city of Prestonsburg’s purchase of the Auxier Water Co., Inc., which serves about 1,100 customers in Floyd and Johnson counties.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Whitley County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Whitley County’s highways.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Leslie County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Leslie County’s highways.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Laurel County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Laurel County’s highways.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Knox County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Knox County’s highways.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Harlan County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Harlan County’s highways.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Clay County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Clay County’s highways.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Bell County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Bell County’s highways.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Jackson County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Jackson County’s highways.
• US 421 Safety Corridor Blitz scheduled for District 11 Drive Smart enforcement effort March 23-29 in Clay, Jackson, Leslie, Harlan counties
  Friday, March 14, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety has a message for motorists traveling along the US 421 corridor: Wear your seat belts, obey the speed limits and don’t drive while intoxicated!
• STEPHANIE STUMBO NAMED TO HEAD PSC STAFF - New executive director takes office on March 17
  Thursday, March 13, 2008
  Stephanie L. Stumbo, a Kentucky native with extensive management experience in state and local government, has been named executive director of the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC).
• Governor Beshear Appoints Member to State Board of Examiners and Registration of Landscape Architects
  Wednesday, March 12, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Billy F. Van Pelt, II, as a member to the State Board of Examiners and Registration of Landscape Architects.
• Jobless rates down in 88 counties from January 2007 to January 2008
  Tuesday, March 11, 2008
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Monday, March 10, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces shoulder work on KY 192 in Laurel County, beginning today, March 10.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Monday, March 10, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces construction on KY 11 in Clay County, beginning Tuesday, March 11, to correct a Rockfall Hazard.
• STATE MINE RESCUE PROGRAM MEETS FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
  Friday, March 07, 2008
  Kentucky’s mine rescue teams will continue to serve coal mines across the state in compliance with recently adopted federal mine safety regulations.
• Dexter Named General Counsel For Commerce Cabinet
  Wednesday, March 05, 2008