Women's Equality Day
August 26, 2010
Governor and First Lady Beshear joined the Kentucky Commission on Women as they commemorated the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment.
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BRAC Projects Announced
August 25, 2010
Surrounded by community leaders, leglislators and local officials, Gov. Beshear announced nearly $151 million in state approved projects for the Fort Knox region.
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Magna Car Top Expands
August 23, 2010
Gov. Beshear joined company and community officials in Bowling Green to announce the expansion of Magna Car Top Systems, a supplier of roof systems for the auto industry.
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"Git R Done"
August 10, 2010
Gov. Beshear announced that a NASCAR Sprint Cup race will be coming to the Kentucky Speedway in 2011, marking a move by NASCAR into its first new market since 2001.
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Supporting Communities
August 4, 2010
Gov. Steve Beshear, along with local officials, announced a $1 million grant to the city of Mt. Sterling that will significantly enhance community development efforts.
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Improving Kids' Health
August 4, 2010
Gov. Beshear visited a back-to-school fair for Rowan County students and their parents to spread the message about the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP).
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Improving Infrastructure
August 4, 2010
Gov. Beshear joined officials in Morehead to announce a multi-county grant to expand mobility and access within the John Will Stacy Menifee-Morgan-Rowan County Regional Business Park.
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Building on Success
July 22, 2010
Gov. Beshear visited the Bowling Green Fruit of the Loom operation to celebrate the near completion of the company’s expansion of its world headquarters facility.
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Supporting Industry
July 20, 2010
Gov. Beshear lauded the decision by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to approve proposed regulations to allow ‘Instant Racing’ wagers at Kentucky's horse tracks.
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Retaining Jobs
July 19, 2010
Gov. Beshear joined officials in Murray to announce an investment of more than $35.5 million by Briggs & Stratton that will allow them to retain its more than 640 full-time employees.
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Honoring Service
July 16, 2010
Gov. Beshear unveiled a sign designating the I-75 corridor in Kentucky as the ‘Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Trail’ — a 191-mile stretch of highway from the Ohio to Tennessee borders.
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Retooling Means Retaining
July 14, 2010
Gov. Beshear joined officials at the Sekisui Specialty Chemicals America plant in Calvert City to announce the company will invest more than $2.6 million to retool its acetic acid facility.
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A Lasting Partnership
July 13, 2010
Gov. Beshear joined Fleming County officials and company representatives to announce the expansion of A. Raymond Tinnerman Manufacturing, which supplies the automotive industry.
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Creating/Retaining Jobs
July 1, 2010
Gov. Beshear visited Owensboro to announce two economic development projects that will create 500 new jobs and retain an additional 296 jobs in the community.
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Seeking Opportunities
June 25, 2010
Gov. Beshear announced the state’s plan to submit an application for a $100 million federal loan from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Museum Plaza.
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Promoting Dental Health
June 23, 2010
Gov. Beshear announced more than $200,000 in funding to create community coalitions to improve dental health among children throughout eastern Kentucky and other areas of the state.
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Expanding the Workforce
June 21, 2010
Gov. Beshear encouraged employers to take advantage of WorkNow Kentucky, a program that will put nearly 10,000 disadvantaged youth and adults with children to work this summer.
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Supporting Communities
June 17, 2010
Gov. Beshear 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.
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Reopening Otter Creek Park
June 16, 2010
Gov. Beshear and Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson announced that Otter Creek Park will reopen next year as a recreational area operated by the Ky. Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
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Recognizing Achievement
June 16, 2010
Gov. Beshear, with Louisville-area legislators and community leaders, unveiled a new highway sign that pays tribute to Georgia Davis Powers, the first African-American in the Kentucky Senate.
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Restoring Stability
June 15, 2010
Gov. Beshear signed House Bill 5, a measure aimed to restore stability to an unbalanced unemployment insurance (UI) system and to shore up the state’s depleted UI Trust Fund.
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Encouraging Innovation
May 20, 2010
Gov. Beshear joined company and community officials for a ribbon cutting at LabDx, a firm specializing in testing and delivery of laboratory results to electronic medical record systems.
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Strengthening Economic Ties
May 19, 2010
Gov. Beshear joined officials from Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc., to formally commence the expansion of the company’s Frankfort plant, doubling the facility’s production size.
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Enhancing Communities
May 14, 2020
Gov. Beshear joined community leaders in Florence to break ground on a project designed to reverse deteriorating road conditions in the popular Florence Mall retail corridor.
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Finding Common Ground
May 12, 2010
Gov. Beshear proposed a plan to help lawmakers end a stalemate that threatens to shut down many critical areas of state government and said he would call a special session on May 24.
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Investing in Industry
May 11, 2010
Gov. Beshear joined company and community officials in Hickory to announce the expansion of Remington Arms Company, one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles.
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Preparing for Shutdown
April 28, 2010
Gov. Beshear announced that he has instructed Cabinet secretaries to begin planning for a partial shutdown if the legislature does not pass a biennial budget by July 1.
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Protecting Victims
April 28, 2010
Gov. Steve Beshear today ceremonially signed House Bill 1 – Amanda’s Bill – into law, creating new opportunities of protection for victims of domestic violence.
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Rewarding Saving Energy
April 22, 2010
Gov. Beshear 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, Kentucky.
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Modernizing Health Care
April 20, 2010
Governor Beshear announced that Kentucky has achieved a major milestone in its health information exchange efforts with the official launch of the Kentucky Health Information Exchange.
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Making Roads Safer
April 15, 2010
Gov. Steve Beshear today signed House Bill 415 into law — banning texting for all drivers and cell phone use for drivers under 18.
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Expanding Opportunity
April 14, 2010
Governor Beshear 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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Celebrating History
March 31, 2010
Gov. Steve Beshear today visited Guthrie to present highway signs marking the city as birthplace of one of the nation’s literary giants, Robert Penn Warren.
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Honoring Kentucky Women
March 16, 2010
Governor Beshear joined the Kentucky Commission on Women to honor three inductees to the Kentucky Women Remembered exhibit at the state Capitol.
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Attracting Business
March 15, 2010
Gov. Beshear and Louisville Mayor Abramson joined officials from Signature HealthCARE to announce the company will relocate its national headquarters to Louisville.
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Expanding Opportunity
March 2, 2010
Gov. Beshear joined Paducah community and business leaders to make economic development announcements including the expansion of Paducah & Louisville Railway’s headquarters operation.
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Improving Education
February 25, 2010
Basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson joined Gov. and Mrs. Beshear in celebration of Kentucky’s national leadership in educational improvement efforts, particularly Graduate Kentucky.
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Building Local Economies
February 11, 2010
Gov. Beshear joined company and community leaders in Shepherdsville to announce the location of college textbook rental company Chegg.com’s newest distribution operation.
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Improving Quality of Life
February 5, 2010
Gov. Beshear announced grants to the Paris-Bourbon County YMCA Child Care Center and for continued construction of the Stoner Creek Bike and Pedestrian Bridge Project in Paris.
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A Pro-business Climate
February 5, 2010
Gov. Beshear toured the expanding manufacturing operation of Price Solutions to see where it will produce MAC Security Portals and other modular products in Greenup County.
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Improving Infrastructure
February 5, 2010
Gov. Beshear announced a Community Block Development Grant to the city of Greenup that will allow for the extension of Greenup's existing water lines and related appurtenances.
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Investing in Business
January 29, 2010
Gov. Beshear joined company and community leaders in Northern Kentucky for a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming DEFENDER Direct, the area’s newest high-tech employer, to Newport.
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Providing Opportunity
January 27, 2010
Gov. Beshear announced that the Commonwealth will join forces with Microsoft in an innovative public-private partnership to provide free technology training to thousands of Kentuckians.
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Rewarding Innovation
January 25, 2010
Gov. Beshear announced that nine high-tech companies will share nearly $2.2 million in state funds as part of an initiative to attract and support technology-based small businesses.
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Japan Trip Brings Expansion
January 11, 2010
Gov. Beshear, along with community leaders, announced that new, professional jobs are coming to Elizabethtown with the expansion of Akebono Brake Corporation’s headquarters.
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Jobs Incentives at Work
January 7, 2010
Gov. Beshear visited an automotive industry supplier in Lebanon to announce that jobs for 416 Kentucky families will be saved because of the state’s efforts to retain existing industry.
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State of the Commonwealth
January 6, 2010
In his third State of the Commonwealth address, Gov. Beshear reminded legislators of their successes in job creation, education and budget balancing despite a dismal budget outlook.
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Protecting Education
January 4, 2010
Gov. Beshear signed his budget reduction order for FY2010 to fill a $108M budget deficit, and announced plans to return $30-$40M in excess education funds to the state’s school districts.
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Surveying the Damage
December 20, 2009
Gov. Steve Beshear visited areas of eastern Kentucky hard hit by a major winter storm that blanketed parts of central and eastern Kentucky with more than one foot of snow.
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Making Roads Safer
December 17, 2009
With families preparing to hit the road for the holidays, Gov. Beshear and Acting Transportation Sec. Mike Hancock announced a step toward ensuring the safety of Kentucky drivers.
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Attracting Investment
December 14, 2009
Gov. Beshear announced that Lexington-based pharmaceutical company Summit Biosciences will expand its operation creating 22 new jobs and investing over $5 million in the Commonwealth.
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A Season for Giving
November 20, 2009
Leading by example, Gov. Beshear and the First Lady visited God’s Pantry Food Bank today to volunteer distributing food as part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Kentucky.
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Recognizing Generosity
November 16, 2009
First Lady Beshear celebrated the phenomenal successes of a man whose selflessness and concern for others proves the undeniable power of one to make a difference.
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Seeking, Delivering Jobs
November 10, 2009
Gov. Beshear announced that Hitachi will expand its Harrodsburg operation, adding a new advanced fuel system production line; the expansion could also result in an additional product line.
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Covering Kentucky's Kids
November 2, 2009
Gov. Beshear announced that the state is projected to enroll an additional 35,000 children in the KCHIP or Medicaid programs by the end of 2009, six months ahead of schedule.
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Renewing Mental Health Care
October 29, 2009
Gov. Beshear unveiled plans and artist renderings of a new Eastern State Hospital facility, to be built on a site at UK's Coldstream Research Campus in Lexington.
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Providing Tools for Change
October 26, 2009
Gov. Beshear announced that Kentucky is joining forces with an innovative national effort to curb smoking by providing smokers with resources designed to help those struggling to quit.
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Re-energizing Our Schools
October 19, 2009
Gov. Beshear launched his new education initiative to create a unified vision of what schools in the Commonwealth need to offer in order to better serve students today and tomorrow.
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Something to Smile About
October 13, 2009
Gov. Beshear announced that his administration will embark on an aggressive, potentially ground-breaking initiative to improve dental health among children throughout Eastern Kentucky.
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Maintaining Priorities
October 12, 2009
Gov. Beshear: The federal stimulus program is doing exactly what it is intended to do and is delivering on its promise of maintaining jobs and programs in education and health care.
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Pursuing Investment
October 1, 2009
In the past two decades, the Far East has become a source of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investment for Kentucky. Gov. Beshear departs Saturday for Japan and China.
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Keeping Jobs in Kentucky
September 29, 2009
Gov. Beshear and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Larry Hayes joined company and community officials in Franklin to announce the retention of 460 Kentucky jobs at Berry Plastics.
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Honoring Those Who Served
September 18, 2009
Governor Steve Beshear ceremonially broke ground today on the Commonwealth’s fourth state veterans cemetery in Greenup County, which should open in 2010.
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Energy Works for Kentucky
September 15, 2009
Energy efficiency and increased use of renewable energy sources in Kentucky got a substantial boost this week with more than $10M in grants from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Promoting Healthy Choices
September 10, 2009
With influenza season just around the corner, the governor and first lady received their seasonal flu vaccinations from Dr. Daniel Mongiardo, Kentucky’s lieutenant governor.
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Securing Our Future
September 2, 2009
Gov. Beshear has formed the Kentucky Biomass and Biofuels Development Task Force. The group will work to develop a sustainable biomass and biofuels industry in Kentucky.
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Preserving Our History
September 2, 2009
Governor Steve Beshear today signed an executive order establishing a commission that will recognize and celebrate the pivotal role Kentucky played in the Civil War.
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Celebrating Our Heritage
August 25, 2009
Gov. Beshear honored Kentucky’s signature bourbon industry for its tremendous economic and tourism impact by declaring September “Bourbon Heritage Month” in the Commonwealth.
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Modernizing Police Work
August 19, 2009
Gov. Beshear today unveiled the Kentucky State Police's new
Crime Scene Response Vehicle,
a 2009 Ford Super Duty Truck equipped with everything needed for on-scene crime analysis.
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Rewarding Innovation
August 17, 2009
Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized more than 50 Kentucky researchers and high-tech entrepreneurs who have recently received funding from the Commonwealth.
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High Standards, Results
August 11, 2009
Gov. Beshear announced that Joe Prather, who has implemented important reforms as secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, will be leaving his post on Sept. 30.
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Disaster Assistance
August 11, 2009
Gov. Beshear declared a state of emergency and asked President Obama to declare a major disaster for the Commonwealth as a result of the severe storms and flooding that struck on August 4.
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Car Credit Becomes Law
July 16, 2009
A new car trade-in allowance that goes into effect this fall could make buying a new car a little easier. The measure was passed by the legislature during the 2009 Special Session.
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Helping Local Governments
July 16, 2009
Gov. Steve Beshear today announced a further action to help hard-pressed local governments bear the cost of necessary public services.
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Attracting Investment
July 7, 2009
Gov. Steve Beshear today ceremoniously signed House Bill 3, which includes incentives designed to attract movie productions and other film industry opportunities to the Commonwealth.
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Goals Met, Promises Kept
June 24, 2009
Gov. Beshear said the Special Session's accomplishments will save and create thousands of jobs and stimulate hundreds of millions of dollars in investment and economic growth.
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Preserving Commitments
June 3, 2009
Gov. Beshear's proposed budget for next year does not raise taxes on working families while preserving basic funding for classroom instruction, health care, and key areas of public safety.
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Delivering for Kentucky
April 13, 2009
Gov. Beshear announced that Kentucky has been selected as the site for a proposed domestic battery manufacturing and headquarters facility which would bring investment and jobs.
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Bringing Industry to KY
April 8, 2009
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, UK, and U of L are partnering with Argonne National Laboratory to establish a national Battery Manufacturing Research and Development Center.
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Honoring Sacrifice
March 13, 2009
Governor Beshear presented 38 Kentucky Medals for Freedom today to the families of 15 Kentucky military members who died in combat.
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Stimulating the Economy
February 25, 2009
Gov. Beshear unveiled the “Kentucky at Work” initiative – the details of an estimated $3 billion in stimulus funding from the federal government that will be invested in Kentucky.
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Supporting Kentucky's Kids
February 19, 2009
Recognizing the significant role a child’s younger years play in future achievements, Gov. Beshear has created the Task Force on Early Childhood Development and Education.
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Cooperative Leadership
February 13, 2008
Hailing a spirit of bipartisanship and cooperation, Gov. Steve Beshear today signed a budget package that he said protects funding for basic education, health care and public safety.
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Restocking the Pantries
January 30, 2009
Today, in conjunction with universities and community organizations, Gov. Beshear launched a statewide campaign to “Restock the Pantries” at Kentucky’s dwindling food banks.
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Protecting Our Values
December 11, 2008
Gov. Beshear today proposed a plan to address the state’s budget crisis that would protect funding for education as well as the state’s most vulnerable populations through vital state services.
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Protecting Kentucky Jobs
December 4, 2008
Joined by Ford executives at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Governor Beshear and Mayor Abramson said the two Ford plants in Louisville are too important to the economy to fail.
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Advocating for Kentuckians
December 2, 2008
Governor Beshear joined governors from across the nation in Philadelphia today for a meeting with President-Elect Barack Obama to discuss the country’s current economic crisis.
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Comprehensive Energy Plan
November 20, 2008
Governor Beshear unveiled the state’s first-ever comprehensive energy plan, which calls for significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while creating some 40,000 jobs.
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Prescription Assistance
October 31, 2008
Governor Beshear unveiled the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP), a new program to aid eligible Kentuckians in locating free or reduced cost prescription drugs.
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Protecting Kentucky Jobs
October 30, 2008
Governor Beshear announced an amended incentive package giving Ford Motor Company the green light to invest an additional $200 million at its two Louisville manufacturing plants.
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New Assistance Web Site
October 23, 2008
Governor Beshear today unveiled a new Web site, assistance.ky.gov, a one-stop-shop providing readily accessible links to critical resources in tough economic times.
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Leading on the Economy
October 9, 2008
Governor Beshear announced steps to continue building Kentucky's economy and ensure that basic services and financial institutions are protected in these challenging economic times.
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Public Safety First
September 23, 2008
Governor Beshear plans to elevate the oversight and fiscal management of several key public safety technology programs under a single umbrella of protection known as “Public Safety First.”
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Ensuring Our Safety
September 14, 2008
Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency, providing the necessary authorization to take a broad range of steps to ensure safety in the wake of storms that hit the state.
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Insuring Our Children
September 3, 2008
Governor Beshear announced a plan to get more eligible children into the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP).
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Protecting Our Industry
August 25, 2008
Governor Beshear announced his support for a ban on steroids in horse racing, and deemed the issue an emergency so a ban could take immediate effect.
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Creating New Jobs
August 25, 2008
Governor Beshear announced 4,000 new jobs and a low-speed electric vehicle manufacturing plant coming to Simpson County with the help of state incentives to Integrity Automotive, LLC.
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Making Education Affordable
August 15, 2008
Governor Beshear unveiled an innovative financing solution to ensure student loans remain available to Kentuckians from the state’s only public, nonprofit student loan provider during the 2008-2009 school year.
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Practical Solutions
August 4, 2008
Governor Beshear announced “Practical Solutions,” an initiative aimed at ensuring continued excellence and safety in highway design and construction while stretching limited transportation funds.
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