Rand Paul on Ky. gov’s troubles: Pardon yourself
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Republican senatorial candidate Rand Paul
wrote in a newspaper four years ago that he would have pardoned himself
if he had been the state's scandal-plagued governor at the time.
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Governor Beshear Announces R.T. Vanderbilt Company to Make Significant Investment in Murray Facility
MURRAY, Ky. (June 17, 2010) – Gov. Steve Beshear today joined company and community officials in Murray to announce R.T. Vanderbilt Company will invest $20 million in its Murray chemical manufacturing operation as part of an expansion that will help the company adjust to current market conditions.
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David Williams is Out of Step with the People of Kentucky
Republican legislators,particularly Senate President David Williams, are seriously out of step with the people of Kentucky when it comes to the state budget.
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Paducah Honored with 2010 Great American Main Street Award
Yesterday, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced that Paducah Renaissance Alliance in Paducah, Ky., is a winner of the 2010 Great American Main Street Awards®
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Legislative Inaction Will Close Vital Services, Governor Warns
If the General Assembly fails to pass a budget by July 1, some vital
state services will be forced to close, Gov. Steve Beshear announced
today. The Governor instructed Cabinet secretaries to begin planning
for a partial shutdown if the legislature does not meet that deadline.
In addition, he sent a letter to all members of the General Assembly
outlining areas that may be impacted by a partial shutdown.
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Gov. Beshear Commemorates Earth Day
Gov. Steve Beshear today commemorated the 40th anniversary
of Earth Day by kicking off the Kentucky Energy Efficient Appliance
Rebate Program at Rabon’s TV and Appliance in Paris, Ky.
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Gov. Beshear Signs Bill to Ease College Credit Transfer Process
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Steve Beshear today signed House Bill 160, a measure designed to make it easier for KCTCS students to transfer credits to the state’s four-year public universities.
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Gov. Beshear Signs Expanded Autism Health Insurance Coverage Legislation
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear today signed legislation that will increase the amount of coverage health insurers must provide for autism spectrum disorders to insured individuals in large and small group plans, as well as the state employee health benefit plan.
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Gov. Beshear Signs Accountability Bills
Gov. Steve Beshear today signed into law two Senate bills that will ensure that public entities and affiliated organizations such as the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) and the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) conduct their business operations under the light of public scrutiny.
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Community Enhancement Projects Set To Start In Paris
PARIS, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear joined with Department for Local Government Commissioner Tony Wilder Friday to announce two grants to the city of Paris that will significantly enhance community development efforts.
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Water Project to Benefit Greenup Residents
GREENUP, Ky. (WSAZ) -- Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear announced funding Friday for a water project in the City of Greenup.
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Kentucky included in feasibility study on high-speed passenger rail
Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Federal Railroad Administration has approved a $250,000 grant to study the feasibility of high-speed passenger service on a rail corridor that includes Louisville.
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National report ranks Kentucky #2 in state online stimulus reporting
A national report released this week shows “soaring” improvement in Kentucky’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) transparency Web site, Kentucky at Work, which is now ranked number two in the country in terms of fiscal openness and accountability.
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Statement from Governor Beshear on the One-year Anniversary of the Ice Storm
One year ago today, our citizens endured the worst natural disaster in our state’s modern history...
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Bracken County Democrat called in for relief efforts in Haiti
Acting as part of a team from Kenyon International Emergency Services, Bracken County resident John Parker is now in Haiti to help with the earthquake relief efforts there.
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Beshear Budget Proposal Spares Education and Healthcare Priorities With No Tax Increases
Governor Steve Beshear presented a balanced budget proposal to the General Assembly tonight.
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Statement from Governor Beshear on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year, we honor a pioneer and visionary who devoted his life to advancing equality, social justice and opportunity for all. As a preacher and civil rights leader, Dr. King envisioned an America where dreams were within reach for everyone...
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Governor Beshear Signs Education Bill
Surrounded by educators and legislators from both parties, Governor Steve Beshear today ceremonially signed HB176, an education bill that allows the state to compete for up to $200 million in federal stimulus dollars to improve schools.
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Governor Beshear Announces more than 400 Jobs Saved at Curtis Maruyasu America in Marion Count
Gov. Steve Beshear today visited Curtis Maruyasu America, an automotive industry supplier, in Lebanon, Ky., to announce that jobs for 416 Kentucky families will be saved because of the state’s efforts to retain Kentucky’s existing industry.
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Democrat Terry Mills Nominated for House of Representatives Seat
Terry Mills, Lebanon, is the Democratic candidate for the House of
Representatives in District 24, which covers Marion, Casey and part of
Pulaski Counties. It is the seat formerly held by Jimmy Higdon who was
elected to the State Senate last month. The special election will take
place on February 2.
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Governor Signs Budget Reduction Order, Gives Excess Education Dollars to Districts
Gov. Steve Beshear today signed his budget reduction order for Fiscal Year 2010 to fill a $108 million budget deficit, and also announced plans to return some $30 to $40 million in excess education funds to the state’s school districts to cover prior cuts.
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Governor Steve Beshear Calls Special Election to Fill Vacancy
Gov. Steve Beshear today set the date for a special election to fill a legislative vacancy.
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Unemployment Benefits Extended Into 2010
Unemployment benefits set to expire Dec. 31 will continue into next year, keeping more than 32,000 Kentuckians from losing benefits, Gov. Beshear announced today.
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Statement by Gov. Beshear on Consensus Forecasting Group
The revenue estimates released by the Consensus Forecasting Group, while somewhat better than the preliminary October estimates, confirm what we have feared and suspected...
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Governor declares State of Emergency in wake of strong winter storms
Dangerous conditions in the wake of major winter storms in Central and Eastern Kentucky led Gov. Steve Beshear this morning to declare a State of Emergency for the state, enabling the mobilization of state resources to assist impacted communities.
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Governor Authorizes $100 Million for Land Purchases, Other Advances on Ohio River Bridges Project
Gov. Steve Beshear announced the sale of $100 million in bonds for the Ohio River Bridges project today – a move he called critical for creating tangible, immediate progress on the enormous infrastructure plan.
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Governor Beshear, Mayor Abramson Announce Hundreds of New Jobs Possible Thanks to New Incentive Prog
Gov. Steve Beshear today joined Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson to announce that innovative state business incentive programs could help create more than 1,100 new jobs and maintain another 1,400 jobs in Kentucky.
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Gov. Beshear Announces Innovative Entrepreneurship Project for Eastern Kentucky Schools
Gov. Steve Beshear today announced a collaborative effort between the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP) to fund a project placing entrepreneurial instruction in elementary and middle schools in 18 designated counties.
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Kentucky receives stimulus dollars to identify green jobs, provide career path assistance
Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet applied for and received more than $1.2 million in competitive stimulus grant...
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Courier-Journal: State Meets KCHIP Goal Early
The state will meet a goal of providing health insurance to an additional 35,000 needy children through federal health insurance programs six months ahead of schedule, Gov. Steve Beshear announced Monday.
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Herald-Leader Editorial: Worthy Honoree
If you've paid attention to Crit Luallen's 35-year career in Kentucky government, you know a few things about her. You know she's experienced and knowledgeable. You know she's talented
and extremely capable. Most of all, though, you know she is the
consummate professional.
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Bluegrass Politics: Luallen Named Public Official of the Year
A national magazine that focuses on state and local government has
named State Auditor Crit Luallen one of 2009’s Public Officials of the
Year.
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Courier-Journal: Democrats Rally at Picnic
Kentucky Democrats came together Saturday to rejuvenate themselves as
national polls suggest uncertainty about the party's policies on health care
Courier-Journal: Get rid of Senate’s ‘2 dummies,’ Ford says
The loudest roar against Republicans uttered at the state Democratic
festival Saturday in Lexington came from the party's lion, former U.S.
Sen. Wendell Ford.
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Herald-Leader: Democrats Must Embrace Obama, Clark Says
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark, who was NATO's Supreme Allied
Commander Europe from 1997 to 2000 and ran for president in 2004, came
to Lexington Saturday to rally Kentucky Democrats.
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Bluegrass Politics: Beshear launches dental health initiative for E. Ky. children
FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear announced Tuesday that
his administration will launch a three-year, $2.2-million initiative to
improve dental health for children in Eastern Kentucky.
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Rasmussen: Governor Beshear Approval at 59%
Today, Rasmussen released polling from Kentucky indicating Governor Steve Beshear's approval rating is at 59%.
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The 2009 Capitol Club Golf Scramble is September 28th!
The Capitol Club Annual Golf Scramble is a chance to gather with other Democrats for a day of golf and good food, while furthering the cause of the Kentucky Democratic Party.
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Senators Denise Harper Angel and Tim Shaughnessy, “The Kentucky Democratic Party first class”
Frankfort – Aug. 25, Senators Denise Harper Angel and Tim Shaughnessy say that the Kentucky Democratic Party had a first class get out the vote operation today at the state Democratic Headquarters.
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Robin Webb Wins Race for State Senate
GRAYSON - The Kentucky Democratic Party congratulates Robin Webb on winning the special election for State Senate District 18.
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Robin Webb Nominated in the 18th Senate District
Greenup, July 21, 2009 - Democratic Executive Committee members in Bracken, Carter, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson Counties today voted to nominate State Representative Robin Webb to run for the vacant 18th District Senate seat. The election will take place on August 25.
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Letter from Gov. Steven Beshear
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Reform Health Care Now
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REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON NATIONAL SECURITY
Remarks by President Obama on National Security
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Ky. Ranks 5th For Economic Competitiveness
Site Selection magazine, a leading international economic development publication, has ranked Kentucky 5th in the United States in its 2008 Annual Competitiveness Award, which is featured in the May 2009 issue. More
100 Days—Foundation for Change
Americans should be proud of what has been accomplished so far, but that pride should be tempered by the reality that this is only the beginning and that major challenges lie ahead. But even in these challenging times, Americans continue to have faith in President Obama and his policies. More
Kentucky extends health insurance assistance
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has signed an emergency regulation that will extend the deadline for some unemployed residents of the state to receive health insurance assistance.
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Stumbo offers praise for just-ended session
Before the just-completed legislative session began in January, few would have thought that the General Assembly and Gov. Steve Beshear would have time to tackle a $456 million budget deficit, a multi-billion dollar road plan, a major revision to the CATS tests and the growing drug problem that is rapidly filling our jails and prisons.
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Beshear unveils plan for stimulus spending
Gov. Steve Beshear today unveiled the details of an estimated $3 billion in federal stimulus funding that will be invested in Kentucky over the next 28 months.
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In D.C., ‘You could just feel the excitement’
After fighting intermittent chills of cold and excitement, Jacqueline Coleman gushed about being witness to history.
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Kentuckians’ D.C. ball draws 1,500
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the stars seemed perfectly
aligned over the Bluegrass Ball: Kentucky native Muhammad Ali, arguably
the greatest boxer ever, showed up to help celebrate the inauguration
of Barack Obama, who many hope will become the greatest president ever.
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Beshear Acts To Ensure Unemployment Benefits
Gov. Steve Beshear announced the formation of a bipartisan task force
to recommend long-term changes to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust
Fund to ensure its long-term viability.
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Beshear holding forums on budget cuts
After announcing his plan to address the $456.1 million state budget
gap, Gov. Steve Beshear hit the road Thursday to start selling his
proposal to the public through a series of town hall meetings and press
conferences.
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School presidents laud Beshear’s support
Kentucky's university presidents heralded Gov. Steve Beshear's budget
reduction plan yesterday as a sign of his strong support for education.
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Yarmuth named to key committee
Rep. John Yarmuth has been named to the House Ways and
Means Committee, a key panel that is responsible for writing tax laws
and legislation affecting Social Security, health care and trade.
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Governor, other top officials to take pay cut
Gov. Steve Beshear announced yesterday that he,
Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo and five top officials in his administration
will take 10 percent pay cuts as a small step toward balancing the
state budget.
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Poll: 79% approve of way Obama is handling transition
With six weeks before taking office, President-elect Barack Obama is
having one heck of a honeymoon, a new national poll suggests.
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Voting machines weren’t tested
Election officials in Kenton County and most of
Kentucky have repeatedly violated state regulations that mandate
testing of some voting machines before elections.
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Beshear Discusses How Obama Can Help Kentucky
Governor Steve Beshear says he's glad to have Barack Obama and his staff taking over things in Washington.
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Tickets, parade bands, balls: An inaugural how-to
Looking
for one of the 240,000 tickets to President-elect Obama's inauguration
on Jan. 20, 2009? Want your marching band to play in the parade down
Pennsylvania Avenue? Seeking a ticket to one of the many glitzy
inaugural balls?
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Democrats make sizable gains
Democrats broadened their control of Congress on
Tuesday, though in the Senate they fell short of the 60 votes needed
for a filibuster-proof majority that would have given them almost
unbridled power over legislation.
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