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Agreement Recognizes Importance of Forestry in Agriculture and Provides for Technical Assistance with Soil, Water, and Forest Management Programs

Agreement Recognizes Importance of Forestry in Agriculture and Provides for Technical Assistance with Soil, Water, and Forest Management Programs

2009-11-18

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Kentucky Arts Council meets in Frankfort

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Kentucky Arts Council will hold its regular quarterly meeting at 12 noon EDT, Friday, March 26, 2010, at the Capital Plaza Tower, ground floor auditorium, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, Ky.

2010-03-19


New members appointed to Kentucky Arts Council board

The Kentucky Arts Council is pleased to announce the appointment by Gov. Steve Beshear of three new board members, Henrietta Kemp, Josephine Richardson and Andrea Rudloff.

2010-03-19


Open call to artists for Governor's Derby Exhibition

On behalf of Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear, the Kentucky Arts Council is conducting an open call to artists for an art exhibition in conjunction with the Governor's Derby Celebration.

2010-03-19


Thirteen Educators from Across KY Recognized as Top Civic Educators

At the center court of Rupp Arena, thirteen regional superstars were recognized today but not necessarily for their basketball skills. For the first time, thirteen of Kentucky’s most outstanding civics education leaders were officially honored as finalists for the Kentucky Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award.

2010-03-19


New security window installed in Carroll County Circuit Clerk’s Office to increase safety

The Carroll County Office of Circuit Court Clerk now has a security window at the counter that extends from the countertop nearly to the ceiling.

2010-03-19


Governor Beshear Announces Expansion of Caldwell Tanks in Louisville

Gov. Steve Beshear and Cabinet for Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Larry Hayes today announced the expansion of Caldwell Tanks in Louisville. The company, which manufactures steel storage tanks, will create 15 new jobs as a result of the expansion and invest $3.9 million in the Commonwealth.

2010-03-19


Marion County Man Indicted For Possessionn Of Child Pornography

Attorney General Jack Conway and his Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) today announced the indictment of a Lebanon man for possession of child pornography.

2010-03-19


Governor Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff on March 19

Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday, March 19, 2010 in honor of Private First Class Jason M. Kropat, a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

2010-03-19


Attorney General Conway Praises Passage of PACT Act

Attorney General Jack Conway is pleased that Congress passed legislation to prohibit the illegal online and mail-order sales of tobacco products. The PACT (Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking) Act will help halt the delivery of cigarettes to underage youth and assist Kentucky in collecting state and local taxes on the Internet sales of tobacco products.

2010-03-18


Gov. Beshear’s Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights

2010-03-18


Jobless rates up in 116 counties from January 2009 to January 2010

2010-03-18


Attorney General Conway's Prescription Drug Diversion Task Force Expands

Hazard and Manchester Police to Assist with Statewide Effort

2010-03-18


Governor Beshear signs legislation to assist county jails

Gov. Steve Beshear today signed Senate Bill 47, which will allow county jails to charge a medical co-payment fee to state prisoners housed in county facilities, mirroring the policy for county inmates.

2010-03-18


KY Human Rights Commission issues March rulings on discrimination complaints

2010-03-18


Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Best Turkey Season In A Decade Predicted; General Season Opens April 17

When Kentucky's spring wild turkey season opens April 17, hunters can expect to find a bounty of gobblers.

2010-03-18


Celebrate KY Human Rights 50 years today at the Kentucky State Capitol!

2010-03-18


PROTECT GROUND WATER TO PROMOTE SAFE DRINKING WATER

Whether your drinking water comes from a spring, a well, a river or a lake, protecting ground water is essential to protecting all water resources.

2010-03-18


There’s Plenty of Adventure In Kentucky This Spring

You don’t have to travel far to find your next adventure in Kentucky. All across the state this spring, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures and scenery.

2010-03-18


WATER LEAKS DRAIN VALUABLE WATER RESOURCES

This is "Fix a Leak Week" and officials at the Kentucky Division of Water are encouraging residents to repair small water leaks in their homes.

2010-03-18


Book geared toward adult students

Free book provides advice to adults returning to college

2010-03-18


Kentucky’s High Performance School Buildings program holding workshop to educate more schools in energy efficiency

Registration is now open for the High Performance School Buildings Workshop. The workshop, hosted by the Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence (DEDI) and the Kentucky National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project, is dedicated to providing information for school decision makers and will be held March 23-24 at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, Ky.

2010-03-17


Gov. Beshear announces funds for Rural Wellness Center

Gov. Steve Beshear today announced a Local Government Economic Development (LGED) Multi-County grant to Knox and Bell counties to support the development of the Appalachian Rural Wellness Initiative and the Robert Stivers II Appalachian Rural Wellness Initiative (ARWI) Wellness Center.

2010-03-17


Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments March 24 in Elizabethtown on local Kentucky Utilities cases

The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in an appeal from Hardin County. Three landowners are appealing a court ruling that would allow Kentucky Utilities to condemn their properties for electric transmission lines.

2010-03-17


KHRC approves International Walking Horse Association for participation in Kentucky Horse Breeders’ Incentive Fund

KHRC voted Tuesday to approve the International Walking Horse Association (IWHA) as an eligible Horse Industry Organization (HIO) available for use by the Kentucky Walking Horse Breeders’ Incentive Fund (KWH-BIF).

2010-03-17


State employees participate in 2nd annual Journey to Wellness St. Patrick’s Day walk

Today, the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet’s Journey to Wellness program hosted the 2nd annual St. Patrick’s Day walk. The walk began at 11:30 a.m. at the top the Capitol steps.

2010-03-17


Governor & others will speak about human rights in rotunda tomorrow

2010-03-17


Meeting of the State Investment Commission

The State Investment Commission (SIC) will hold a meeting on Friday, March 18, 2010 at 2 p.m. in Room 182 of the Capitol Annex, Frankfort, Ky.

2010-03-17


Kentucky State Parks Offer Spring Break Discount

The Kentucky State Parks are offering guests a break, just in time for spring break.

2010-03-17


44 judges participate in orientation program for new Kentucky judges

Forty-four new circuit and district judges representing 52 counties participated in the 2010 New Judges Orientation from March 7-10 in Lexington. The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts offered the program for new circuit and district judges.

2010-03-17


Western Hills High School student Barbara Gooding wins Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest state championship

Barbara Gooding, a senior at Western Hills High School in Frankfort, emerged as the winner in the fifth annual Poetry Out Loud state finals today at the Frankfort Convention Center. Tori DiMartile of Beechwood High School in Ft. Mitchell was named second-place winner.

2010-03-16