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• Governor Beshear makes appointments to Boards and Commissions
  Thursday, July 02, 2009
  Gov. Steve Beshear has made appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions.
• Official Opening of New Indoor Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park
  Thursday, July 02, 2009
• 2009 Southeastern Native American Education Summit call for abstracts
  Thursday, July 02, 2009
  Abstracts are now being accepted for the first-ever 2009 Southeastern Native American Education Summit, planned November 20-21 in Bowling Green, presented by the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission in partnership with the Western Kentucky University Office of Diversity Programs and Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, among others. Submission deadline is Friday, July 31.
• New Law Requires Child Care Agencies to Post Consumer Safety Information
  Thursday, July 02, 2009
  A new law requiring the state’s licensed child care centers to educate parents and caregivers about the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has taken effect, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) announced today.
• Ghosts and Scandals Tours Set for White Hall July 17-18
  Thursday, July 02, 2009
  Come out for a fun-filled night at White Hall State Historic Site as guides recount tales of the haunting of the historic mansion and let you in on all the juicy gossip surrounding the family of its famous owner, Cassius Marcellus Clay.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Multi-Million Dollar Settlement with Drug Company
  Thursday, July 02, 2009
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced a $2 million settlement with Deerfield, Ill., pharmaceutical manufacturer Baxter Healthcare Corporation, a subsidiary of global healthcare company Baxter International, Inc.
• First Lady Jane Beshear Promotes Sustainability through First Ever Governor’s Garden
  Thursday, July 02, 2009
  First Lady Jane Beshear today joined with leaders from Western Hills High School, Kentucky Proud and Access Food Pantry to unveil and celebrate the first ever Governor's Garden.
• Trace Your Roots at the July Family-History Workshop!
  Thursday, July 02, 2009
  In this month’s Family-History Workshop, researchers will learn about overcoming obstacles from a panel of genealogical experts. The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) and Kentucky Genealogical Society (KGS) will host the free workshop, “Overcoming Genealogical Roadblocks” and “Brick Wall Breakthroughs,” on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Kentucky court system ready to implement House Bill 369
  Thursday, July 02, 2009
  The Kentucky court system has the legal forms and processes in place to carry out a bill that prohibits a person who owes restitution for certain theft offenses from driving until the restitution is paid in full, with an option to apply for a hardship license.
• Governor Beshear Announces Landmark Judicial Appointments
  Wednesday, July 01, 2009
  Governor Steve Beshear announced today the appointment of three outstanding public servants, Olu Stevens, Sadiqua Reynolds and Erica Lee Williams, to fill judicial vacancies in Jefferson County.
• Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea – Open July 4th
  Wednesday, July 01, 2009
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will be open normal hours (8:00 am - 8:00 pm) the July 4th weekend including July 4, providing visitors with shopping, traveler amenities and café services.
• Attorney General Conway's Senior Crime Colleges Help Seniors Protect Themselves
  Wednesday, July 01, 2009
  Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway wants to make sure Kentucky’s senior citizens are armed with the latest information on scams that may target the elderly.
• Lincoln sites to be featured at KY Interstate Welcome Centers over July 4 holiday
  Wednesday, July 01, 2009
  This holiday weekend, welcome centers in Berea, Bullitt County, Christian County, Florence, Franklin, Grayson, Horse Cave, Paducah, Shelby County and Williamsburg will be featured as part of a summer promotion highlighting the Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail. The first 16 visitors to each welcome center will receive a specially packaged Lincoln penny commemorating the bicentennial, and welcome center representatives will be promoting trail sites and stamping trail passports.
• Gourd Artists Donna and Donnie Smith Demonstrate at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Wednesday, July 01, 2009
  On Saturday, July 4, Donna and Donnie Smith of Waco, will demonstrate their gourd artistry from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Minimum Wage Increase Reminder
  Tuesday, June 30, 2009
  Workers in Kentucky who are currently paid at a minimum wage of $6.55 per hour will see an increase in their paychecks after July 1. That is when the state’s minimum wage rate increases to $7.25 an hour.