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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.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Supreme Court Decision Supporting Consumers
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today commended a recent decision by the Kentucky Supreme Court upholding a verdict against a used car dealer who violated the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act in its dealings with a young couple.
• 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.
• Grayson Issues Warning to Kentucky Citizens about Voter Registration Effort
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  Secretary of State Trey Grayson issued a warning to Kentucky citizens that his office has learned that a voting group has sent thousands of potentially confusing mailings to women across Kentucky asking them to register to vote.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Lexington Seniors Get Free Information at Scam Jam
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  More than 110 Lexington-area seniors took advantage of a free seminar on fraud awareness Wednesday at the Lexington Senior Scam Jam. Participants learned to recognize the common “red flags” of fraud and to take steps to avoid falling victim.
• 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.
• Attorney General Conway Issues Statement Regarding Failed Passage of Cybersafety Legislation
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway issued a statement regarding House Bill 367.
• Therapists Arrested For Medicaid Fraud Now Charged With Bribing a Witness
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that two Kentucky therapists from Letcher County have been arrested for allegedly bribing a witness
• 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).
• Attorney General Conway Announces Optometrist Indictment
  Monday, April 14, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that a Franklin County Grand Jury has returned a felony indictment against a Kentucky optometrist for Medicaid fraud.
• Fire-Safe Cigarettes Now Sold In Kentucky
  Thursday, April 03, 2008
  Under a new state law, all cigarettes sold in Kentucky now much be self extinguishing.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Indictments Of Three Kentucky Therapists
  Thursday, April 03, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that three Kentucky therapists from Letcher County have been indicted for Medicaid fraud.
• CONSUMERS SHOULD GUARD FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  Wednesday, April 02, 2008
  Unsolicited caller asks central Kentucky woman for bank account data
• 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.
• Senate Judiciary Committee Unanmiously Passes Cybersafety Legislation
  Thursday, March 27, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today thanked the Senate Judiciary Committee for unanimously passing House Bill 367, legislation that he drafted, which was sponsored by Rep. Johnny Bell (D-Glasgow), that strengthens Kentucky laws prohibiting internet child predators, cybercrimes and other modern law-enforcement challenges.
• 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.
• Ensuring quality child care is a team effort
  Wednesday, March 26, 2008
• STILL TRYING TO RESOLVE STORM DAMAGE CLAIMS?
  Wednesday, March 26, 2008
  Office of Insurance available to help with complaints
• Attorney General Announces Indictment of Former Kentucky Psychologist
  Tuesday, March 25, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that a Warren County Grand Jury has returned a four-count felony indictment against a former Kentucky psychologist for Medicaid fraud.
• Governor Beshear applauds House passage of stronger deferred deposit industry regulation bill
  Thursday, March 20, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear today said the passage of House Bill 500, placing stronger regulations on so-called “pay-day loan” companies, is an excellent move toward good consumer legislation for citizens of the commonwealth.
• Attorney General Indicts Nebraska Woman In Alleged Internet Scam
  Thursday, March 20, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today the indictment of Erica L. McGinn, formerly of North Bend, Nebraska, in connection with her failure to deliver a Lexus automobile sold for more than $30,000 to a Prospect, Ky. man on Ebay in January 2008.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Medicaid Fraud Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Kentucky will receive a $1.36 million settlement from CVS Caremark Corporation for defrauding the state Medicaid program.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Sentencing For Funeral Home Owner
  Monday, March 17, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Nathaniel Anderson, owner of Anderson Funeral Service in Louisville, has been sentenced to five years in the penitentiary on his “Alford” guilty pleas to two counts of abuse of a corpse and six counts of violating the Consumer Protection Act.
• 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).
• House Judiciary Committee Unanimously Passes Identity Theft Legislation
  Wednesday, March 12, 2008
  Members of the House Judiciary Committee today unanimously voted Attorney General Jack Conway and Representative Robin Webb’s identity theft legislation out of committee. It will now be presented to the full Kentucky House of Representatives. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jim Glenn of Owensboro and Rep. John Vincent of Ashland.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Winners of Consumer Quiz Competition
  Tuesday, March 11, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Louisville’s DuPont Manual High School edged out five-time state champion Bracken County High School to claim the state LifeSmarts championship title in Frankfort on March 6. However, due to prior commitments involving the Manual team, Bracken County will represent Kentucky at the national LifeSmarts competition.
• Charitable Gaming Trial Ends in Convictions
  Tuesday, March 11, 2008
  A Bowling Green couple was convicted of charges relating to a VFW Post charitable gaming operation.
• Attorney General Conway Presents Lifesmarts Competition
  Thursday, March 06, 2008
  Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway, in partnership with the Office of Financial Institutions, the Office of Insurance, the Better Business Bureau and the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, will host the 10th annual LifeSmarts state competition this Thursday, March 6th at the Cooperative Extension Building on the campus of Kentucky State University.
• Seniors Invited to Free Fraud Prevention Event
  Wednesday, March 05, 2008
  Northern Kentucky area seniors are invited to a FREE workshop on Tuesday, March 18, 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.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Conviction of Online Sexual Predator
  Monday, March 03, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway and Campbell County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jack L. Porter today announced the conviction of an online sexual predator arrested during the Attorney General’s sting in Highland Heights, Kentucky in April, 2007. David L. Quist of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky was convicted of one count of attempted unlawful transaction with a minor, a Class C felony, in connection with his solicitation of what he thought was a 13-year-old girl for sex.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Approved Decker College Settlement
  Thursday, February 28, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court has approved a settlement reached by his Office in the Decker College bankruptcy case.
• Kentucky taxpayers encouraged to file electronic returns
  Thursday, February 28, 2008
  Taxpayers who e-file with direct deposit may get refunds in seven to 10 business days
• Attorney General Conway Announces Rebates For Creative Water Solutions Customers
  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Creative Water Solutions will cease misleading advertising and pay $2,550 to 51 consumers who participated in a home demonstration after being promised that they would receive $100 in “free gas” coupons. The advertising was brought to the attention of the Attorney General by the Better Business Bureau of Central and Eastern Kentucky.
• Attorney General Conway Announces $5.9 Million Settlement with Barr Pharmaceuticals
  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today the settlement of a multi-state civil law enforcement action against Barr Pharmaceuticals. The lawsuit, joined by 33 other states and the District of Columbia, charged Barr Pharmaceuticals and Warner Chilcott with antitrust violations that have prevented generic versions of the prescription oral contraceptive Ovcon® from reaching the marketplace.
• OFI Highlights Fraud Prevention During America Saves Week
  Friday, February 22, 2008
  Kentuckians should save for the future and protect their wealth
• Cybersafety Legislation Passes House 94-0
  Friday, February 22, 2008
  Legislators in the Kentucky House of Representatives overwhelming passed Attorney General Jack Conway and Representative Johnny Bell’s cybersafety legislation by a vote of 94 to 0. House Bill 367 will now be presented to members of the Senate.
• Attorney General Conway & Representative Webb Introduce Identity-theft Bill
  Friday, February 15, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway and Representative Robin Webb of Grayson filed legislation today that will help protect the identities of Kentuckians and update laws to keep pace with changes in technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jim Glenn of Owensboro and Rep. John Vincent of Ashland.
• Investor Alert: Beware of 'IRA Approved' Scams
  Thursday, February 14, 2008
  Scam artists use the April 15 tax deadline to promote bogus deals
• Charitable gaming defendant pleads guilty
  Wednesday, February 13, 2008
  Sentence includes restitution.
• General Conway & Representative Bell’s Cybersafety Legislation Unanimously Voted Out of House Judiciary Committee
  Wednesday, February 13, 2008
  Members of the House Judiciary Committee today unanimously voted Attorney General Jack Conway and Representative Johnny Bell’s cybersafety legislation out of committee. It will now be presented to the full Kentucky House of Representatives.
• Attorney General Conway & Representative Bell Introduce Cybersafety Legislation
  Wednesday, February 13, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway and Representative Johnny Bell of Glasgow today outlined legislation that will help keep Kentucky families safe by strengthening laws prohibiting internet child predators.
• Attorney General Conway & Delaplain Disposal Agree to Reduced Rates for Consumers
  Monday, February 11, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway has signed a settlement agreement with Delaplain Disposal Company, Inc. that requires the company to immediately request a $150,000 rate reduction from the Public Service Commission (PSC).
• State Vehicle Auction Canceled due to Winter Storm Warning
  Monday, February 11, 2008
• Department of Revenue investigation uncovers refund fraud scheme
  Friday, February 08, 2008
• Report Indicates Mortgage Servicers Should Reach Out More
  Friday, February 08, 2008
  OFI encourages lenders and consumers to work together to avoid foreclosure
• Attorney General Conway Files Agreement That Helps Thousands of Decker College Students
  Friday, February 08, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that he and the bankruptcy trustee for Decker College, Inc. have reached a settlement and tendered an agreed order for approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court that will provide relief for thousands of students in the college’s Associate of Applied Science Degree programs. Those programs include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) trades. The settlement benefits trade program students who enrolled in Decker after April 1, 2004.
• Insurance Teams To Visit Areas Affected By Storms
  Friday, February 08, 2008
  Office of Insurance employees to gauge company response, assist consumers
• Attorney General Conway Announces Settlement With Merck
  Thursday, February 07, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that the Commonwealth of Kentucky will receive more than $1.4 million as part of two separate global settlements totaling $649 million with Merck & Co., Inc. The settlements involve 49 states, the District of Columbia and the federal government. Merck is the manufacturer of the drugs Zocor, Vioxx, and Pepcid.
• Attorney General Conway Provides Consumer Information for Kentucky Storm Victims
  Wednesday, February 06, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today provided information to consumers who were victims of last night’s tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Seven people in Kentucky lost their lives in the storms. Governor Steve Beshear declared a State of Emergency in Kentucky and local States of Emergency have been issued by county and city officials in Muhlenburg County, the city of Brandenburg and Monroe County.
• PSC REMINDS CONSUMERS OF DO-NOT-CALL LIST CHANGES - Issues instructions to telephone companies regarding consumer information
  Tuesday, February 05, 2008
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding residents that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has assumed responsibility for maintaining the list of telephone customers who do not want to receive calls from telemarketers.
• Attorney General Conway’s Office Obtains Restraining Order Against Illegal Lexington Business
  Wednesday, January 30, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that his Office of Consumer Protection has obtained a restraining order from Fayette Circuit Court against Oriental Rug Warehouse of Lexington, d/b/a Khazai Oriental Rug Gallery, located in the Lexington Green Shopping Center.
• EPPC Secretary Vance fills charitable gaming positions
  Wednesday, January 30, 2008
  Henderson man named executive director
• Attorney General Conway Announces Guilty Plea For Louisville Funeral Home Owner
  Tuesday, January 29, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced that Nathaniel Anderson, owner of Anderson Funeral Service in Louisville, pleaded guilty today to two counts of abuse of a corpse and two counts of violating the Consumer Protection Act.
• Investor Alert: Scams Often Hide Behind the Headlines
  Monday, January 28, 2008
  The Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) cautions investors not to allow recent negative economic news and stock market volatility to lead them into high-risk, speculative investments. These securities may be nothing more than fraudulent schemes hiding behind today’s headlines.
• Businessman Indicted for Defrauding Investors in Oil and Gas Development Projects
  Friday, January 25, 2008
  United States Attorney Western District reports the indictment of David G. Rose.
• Financial Aid Tip of the Month
  Tuesday, January 15, 2008
  Time for college-bound seniors to fill out the FAFSA
• Department for Community Based Services Commissioner Named; Patricia Wilson to Lead State’s Human Services Agency
  Monday, January 14, 2008
  Patricia R. Wilson has been named commissioner of the state’s human services agency. Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Secretary Janie Miller today announced that Wilson will lead the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), CHFS’ largest agency.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Agreement With Myspace
  Monday, January 14, 2008
  New changes will protect Kentucky children
• Governor Steve Beshear Appoints Members to the Environmental Quality Commission
  Monday, January 14, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear today appointed Arnita H. Gadson and reappointed Eugene A. Zick as members of the Environmental Quality Commission.
• WATER CUSTOMERS CAN GET NOTICE OF BOIL ADVISORIES - PSC offers automated e-mail notification
  Friday, January 11, 2008
  Customers of a water distribution utility regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) now may sign up to be notified by e-mail whenever their water supplier issues a boil-water advisory as the result of a water main break or other problem.
• Department of Revenue investigation results in grand jury indictments
  Thursday, January 10, 2008
• Nationstar Agrees to $105,000 Settlement
  Wednesday, January 09, 2008
  The Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) today announced it has reached a $105,000 settlement agreement with Nationstar Mortgage LLC, formerly known as Centex Home Equity Company LLC.
• Attorney General Conway Hires Senior Staff
  Wednesday, January 09, 2008
  Former Kentucky TSA director & long-time FBI agent will be new chief investigator.
• Attorney General Conway Participates In Internet Safety Forum
  Tuesday, January 08, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today is participating in an internet safety forum from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Meyzeek Middle School in Louisville, 828 S. Jackson St. The event is hosted by Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY).
• Jack Conway Sworn In As Commonwealth’s 49th Attorney General
  Monday, January 07, 2008
  Vows to keep Kentucky families safe
• Kentucky Joins Launch of Mortgage Licensing System
  Thursday, January 03, 2008
  The Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) joined six other state agencies in participating in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) on its first day of service Jan. 2, 2008.
• Attorney General Greg Stumbo and Cabinet for Health and Family Services Post Holiday Safety Guidelines
  Friday, December 21, 2007
  Attorney General Greg Stumbo and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) are urging shoppers to take a few minutes this holiday season to think about safety when making holiday purchases
• Unlicensed Electrician Sentenced
  Monday, December 17, 2007
  A Wayne County man will spend a year in jail for performing electrical work without holding a valid Kentucky electrician's license.
• Attorney General Stumbo Announces Settlement With Manufacturer of Loprox for Illegal Off-Label Marketing of Diaper Rash Medication
  Thursday, December 13, 2007
  Attorney General Greg Stumbo announced today that the Kentucky Medicaid Program will receive an $181,084.21 settlement from Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
• Attorney General Greg Stumbo, the City of Florence and “Shred-It” Offer Free Shred Day in Florence
  Thursday, December 13, 2007
  Attorney General Greg Stumbo in cooperation with the City of Florence and “Shred-it,” today is holding a free document shredding event at the Florence Government Center in an ongoing effort to crack down on consumer identity theft Shredding services are available from 10am – 1pm
• Attorney General Greg Stumbo, the City Of Florence and “Shred-It” Offer Free Shred Day In Florence On Thursday
  Wednesday, December 12, 2007
  In an ongoing effort to crack down on consumer identity theft, Attorney General Greg Stumbo in conjunction with the City of Florence and “Shred-it” today announced free document shredding available from 10am – 1pm in Florence, Kentucky on Thursday, December 13, 2007.
• Attorney General Greg Stumbo Offers Holiday Reminder To Kentuckians About Charitable Donations
  Wednesday, December 05, 2007
  Revised Website Shows How Much of Consumers’ Donations Actually Go to Charity
• Attorney General Greg Stumbo Announces Indictment Of Former Executive Director Simpson County Chamber Of Commerce
  Wednesday, November 28, 2007
  Attorney General Greg Stumbo announced today that the Franklin County Grand Jury has indicted the former Executive Director of the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce on two counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition Over $300, a Class D felony.
• Attorney General Stumbo Announces Federal Judge Dismisses Marathon Complaint to Block Price Gouging Lawsuit
  Wednesday, November 21, 2007
  Attorney General Greg Stumbo announced that late yesterday the United States District Court dismissed Marathon Petroleum and Speedway SuperAmerica’s lawsuit seeking to block his gas price gouging suit.