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• Gov. Beshear Names Bob Stewart as Tourism Secretary
  Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  Governor Steve Beshear announced today that tourism and marketing veteran Bob Stewart will head the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, effective June 1.
• Attorney General Conway Shares Information on Charitable Giving
  Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  Attorney General Jack Conway today issued a warning to Kentuckians who may be interested in donating to assist storm victims in Oklahoma.
• Reminder: PSC Holds Public Meeting Next Tuesday in Kentucky-American Water Rate Case
  Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a meeting at Bryan Station High School in Lexington next week to receive public comments on the request for a rate increase by the Kentucky-American Water Co.
• Christa Smith Creates Wooden ‘Bridal Boxes’ at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  On Saturday, May 25, Christa Smith, of Elizabethtown, will demonstrate traditional Bavarian painted wooden bridal boxes from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Smith is one artist who is working to make painted wooden box “Bauernmalerei” treasured and collectible again. She creates round and oval painted wooden boxes and trays and beautifully decorates them with colorful images in brilliant rich colors.
• Relief for Kentucky Homeowners Tops $61M Under National Mortgage Settlement
  Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers continue to provide direct relief to homeowners in Kentucky and across the country as part of the historic national mortgage foreclosure settlement.
• Greenbo Lake Hosting Battle of the Bands July 13
  Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, in conjunction with the University of Kentucky Extension Fine Arts Program in Greenup County, will present a “Battle of the Bands” July 13 at the park amphitheater, hosted by the local band “Mad Dog Mean.”
• DFI Commissioner Named Chair of National Group
  Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  Charles Vice, commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), today also became the leader of a national group of U.S. bank regulators, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS).
• Family Fun Archaeology Day at Wickliffe Mounds
  Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  Family-friendly, hands-on activities related to archaeology, prehistoric technology and park history will be presented at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site during the annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Kentucky receives nearly $3 million to assist displaced Comair workers
  Monday, May 20, 2013
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Kentucky will receive a nearly $3 million National Emergency Grant (NEG) to assist workers affected by the closure of Comair, located in Erlanger.
• Kentucky ABC, Charitable Gaming Enforcement Execute Search Warrant on American Legion Post 43
  Monday, May 20, 2013
  Charges include illegal alcohol sales in dry territory, promotion of gambling
• Governor Beshear makes appointments to Boards and Commissions
  Friday, May 17, 2013
• KY Human Rights Commission makes May 2013 rulings on discrimination complaints
  Friday, May 17, 2013
• State Property and Buildings Commission
  Friday, May 17, 2013
  State Property and Buildings Commission May 20, 2013 2:30 p.m. Room 182, Capitol Annex, Frankfort
• Investments Made in Agricultural Diversification Projects
  Friday, May 17, 2013
  More than $2.7 million invested across the Commonwealth
• Gov. Beshear Announces Sparrow to Retire From Tourism Post
  Friday, May 17, 2013
  Governor Steve Beshear announced today that Marcheta Sparrow will retire May 31 from her post as Secretary of Tourism, Arts and Heritage.