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• Webster County receives grant for storm clean up, repairs
  Wednesday, September 30, 2009
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 30, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear and the Department for Local Government (DLG) today announced a Flood Control Matching Grant to assist Webster County with cleanup and repair costs resulting from the severe storms and flooding that struck the county on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009 and the ice storm that occurred in January 2009.
• Governor announces grant for Marshall County Health Department
  Tuesday, September 15, 2009
  BENTON, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to Marshall County for the construction of a new health department.
• Governor awards grants in Versailles for sewer projects, emergency units
  Wednesday, September 09, 2009
  VERSAILLES, Ky. (Sept. 8, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear today presented two ceremonial checks in Versailles for grants awarded for wastewater system improvements and the purchase of new radios for emergency response units throughout Woodford County.
• Trimble County receives grant for flood repairs and prevention
  Friday, August 28, 2009
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 28, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear and the Department for Local Government (DLG) today announced a Flood Control Matching Grant to assist Trimble County with cleanup and repair costs resulting from the severe storms and flooding that struck the county on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
• Elliott County 911 wins Spirit of Kentucky Award
  Tuesday, August 18, 2009
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2009) – Today at the 34th Annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference held in Louisville, Elliott County was awarded the 2009 Commissioner’s Spirit of Kentucky Award for its implementation of the state’s first fully capable Next Generation (NG) 911 center.
• Gov. Beshear announces grant for ConnectGRADD
  Friday, August 14, 2009
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 14, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Department for Local Government, has announced the approval of a $202,738 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) grant to the Green River Area Development District (GRADD) for the ConnectGRADD regional broadband internet project.
• Governor announces grants in Mason County
  Thursday, August 13, 2009
  MAYSVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear visited Mason County today to present grants for water and sewer projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and a grant for fire safety protection gear administered by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS).
• Governor awards $1.6 million grant for Lewis sewer project
  Thursday, August 13, 2009
  Vanceburg, KY (Aug. 13, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear was in Lewis County today to announce the award of $1.6 million for the development of a new wastewater collection and treatment system for the Garrison community.
• Governor awards grants for Greenup waterline extensions, law enforcement safety
  Thursday, August 13, 2009
  GREENUP, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear today presented ceremonial checks in Greenup for a waterline extension project and for new body armor vests for law enforcement personnel.
• Governor announces funds for water, sewer projects
  Wednesday, August 12, 2009
  Clinton, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear today presented ceremonial checks in Hickman County to recipients of water and sewer projects that were included for funding in the biennium budget bill passed in the 2008 regular legislative session and signed by the Governor.
• Governor announces grant for Fulton housing revitalization
  Wednesday, August 12, 2009
  Fulton, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear today presented the city of Fulton with a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a scattered site housing rehabilitation project targeting low income, disabled, and elderly homeowners within the city limits.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Grant for McCreary County
  Tuesday, July 21, 2009
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 21, 2009) — Gov. Steve Beshear and the Department for Local Government (DLG) today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction of a Multi-Generational Center in McCreary County.
• Governor awards grant for Union County GIS server
  Tuesday, July 21, 2009
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 21, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear and the Department for Local Government (DLG) have awarded Union County Fiscal Court a $149,493 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) grant for the installation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) server.
• Governor announces grants for Lancaster, Garrard County projects
  Wednesday, July 08, 2009
  LANCASTER, Ky. (July 7, 2009) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced two grants to support community initiatives and improve the quality of life for residents of Garrard County. The Garrard County Fiscal Court was awarded $500,000 for the restoration of the downtown Grand Theater and the city of Lancaster received $166,400 for the expansion of the Garrard County Cooperative Parish (GCCP) service facility.
• DLG Announces Cemetery Preservation Grants
  Wednesday, June 03, 2009
  FRANKFORT, KY (June 2, 2009) – The Department of Local Government (DLG) has announced the distribution of nearly $47,328 in Cemetery Preservation Fund grants for the restoration and maintenance of non-profit cemeteries not receiving perpetual care funds.
• Gov. Beshear Announces $1.3 million for Neighborhood Stabilization in Purchase Region
  Wednesday, May 13, 2009
  MAYFIELD, Ky. (May 11, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Purchase Area Housing Corporation (PAHC) has been awarded $1,372,500 from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to help stabilize communities in southwestern Kentucky that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment.
• Gov. Beshear announces $1.3 million for Neighborhood Stabilization in Pennyrile Region
  Wednesday, May 13, 2009
  HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (May 11, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Pennyrile Housing Corporation (PHC) has been awarded $1.3 million from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to stabilize communities that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment.
• Gov. Beshear announces $2 million grant to Housing Authority of Bowling Green
  Wednesday, May 13, 2009
  BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (May 11, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Housing Authority of Bowling Green (HABG) has been awarded $2,032,551 from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to help low-income families and individuals purchase homes that have been foreclosed and abandoned in the wake of the country’s economic crisis.
• Gov. Beshear Promotes Tourism Week With Recreational Trails Grant Announcements
  Wednesday, May 13, 2009
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 13, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Recreational Trails Advisory Board, today announced $1.3 million for 31 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants to assist communities statewide in developing and maintaining recreational trails.
• Gov. Beshear Awards Grants to Jenkins, Letcher Fiscal Court
  Monday, April 27, 2009
  WHITESBURG, Ky. (April 23, 2009) — Gov. Steve Beshear today presented checks for recently awarded grants to local officials representing the city of Jenkins and the Letcher County Fiscal Court.
• Salyersville, Magoffin Fiscal Court Receive Grants
  Monday, April 27, 2009
  SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (April 23, 2009) — Adam Edelen, chief of staff to Gov. Steve Beshear, today presented grant checks to local officials representing Salyersville and the Magoffin County Fiscal Court on behalf of the governor.
• Gov. Beshear announces Housing Grants in Madison County
  Monday, April 27, 2009
  RICHMOND, Ky. (April 24, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the city of Richmond and the Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises, Inc. (FAHE) have each been awarded grants from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to help low-income families and individuals purchase homes that have been foreclosed and abandoned in the wake of the country’s economic crisis.
• Gov. Beshear announces grants to Lexington nonprofit groups
  Friday, April 17, 2009
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 16, 2009) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grants to two Lexington nonprofit groups; Community Ventures Corporation and the Hope Center. The NSP grant awards will help fund creative alternative uses for foreclosed and abandoned homes and property.
• Gov. Beshear Awards Grant to Ohio County Industry
  Tuesday, March 10, 2009
  BEAVER DAM, Ky. (March 9, 2009) — Gov. Steve Beshear, along with Department for Local Government (DLG) Commissioner Tony Wilder, today presented Ohio County Judge David Jones and representatives from Tamarlane Industries, Inc. with a $ $918,125 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The fiscal court applied for the grant on behalf of Tamarlane for the renovation of an existing manufacturing building that is designed primarily to serve the vocational needs of individuals who are mentally or physically challenged.
• Competitive Grants Program Announced for Appalachian Communities
  Friday, January 16, 2009
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 16, 2009) —The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), in partnership with the states of Kentucky and Tennessee, today announced a new grants competition for gateway communities that are entry points to one of Appalachia’s most beautiful natural assets: the Big South Fork National River and Recreational Area.
• Lt. Gov. Mongiardo announces grants in Gallatin County
  Friday, January 09, 2009
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 8, 2009) — Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo joined state and local officials in Warsaw today to announce funding for community investments in Gallatin County.
• Governor Beshear Announces Lincoln County Economic Development Grant
  Thursday, December 18, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (December 16, 2008) – Today Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Department for Local Government (DLG), announced a $680,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to support a new industry in Lincoln County.
• Gov. Beshear visits school in support of Save the Children
  Thursday, December 18, 2008
  WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2008) – Emphasizing the importance of childhood education, Gov. Steve Beshear today visited Whitley Central Primary School in support of Save the Children, whose programs for rural communities provide literacy, physical activity, nutrition and early childhood support to children in need.
• DLG Accepting Applications for Recreational Trails and Land and Water Grants
  Tuesday, November 25, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (November 25, 2008) – The Department for Local Government (DLG) is currently accepting applications for two grant programs to be awarded in 2009: Recreational Trails Program grant applications will be accepted through February 1, 2009 and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) applications will be accepted through March 1, 2009.
• Berea Leadership Institute Receives ARC Grant
  Monday, October 20, 2008
  (Frankfort, KY) October 17, 2008— The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), in conjunction with Gov. Steve Beshear and the Department for Local Government, has announced that the Brushy Fork Institute in Berea, KY, will receive a $400,000 grant. The Institute, which is part of Berea College, will use the funds to provide community development training for community leaders in 37 economically distressed Appalachian counties in eastern Kentucky.
• DLG Announces Availability of Cemetery Preservation Grants
  Tuesday, September 30, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (September 30, 2008) – Department for Local Government (DLG) Commissioner Tony Wilder has announced that the agency will reopen the window for applications for the Cemetery Preservation Fund. The purpose of the program is to provide grants for the restoration and maintenance of non-profit cemeteries not receiving perpetual care funds.
• Governor Awards Grant for Sacramento Housing Project
  Thursday, August 14, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (August 11, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Department for Local Government (DLG), has awarded the city of Sacramento with a $418,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)for a Homeower Rehabilitation Project. The funds will be used to reduce substandard housing with a plan to reconstruct units belonging to qualifying low income, disabled and/or elderly homeowners.
• ARC Study: Disproportionately High Rates of Substance Use in Appalachia
  Thursday, August 14, 2008
  (LONDON, Ky) April 12, 2008—According to an ARC commissioned study announced today by Kentucky Governor Steven Beshear and ARC Federal Co-Chair Anne Pope, Appalachia suffers from disproportionately high rates of substance use and mental health disorders, including the alarmingly increasing abuse of prescription painkillers. Conducted for ARC by the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, the study also reveals that Appalachia is doing better than the rest of the nation in terms of access to treatment for substance use and mental health problems.
• City of Carrollton Wins Spirit of Kentucky Award
  Thursday, August 14, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (August 5, 2008) – During the 33rd annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference held in Louisville August 4-6, the City of Carrollton was awarded the 2008 Commissioner’s Spirit of Kentucky Award for its role in developing the Gallatin, Carroll, Henry and Owen County Regional Wastewater System. The award is given to the sponsors of a public project that demonstrates cost effective coordination of government resources among multiple government entities.
• Gov. Beshear Announces $2 Million Block Grant For Russell County
  Friday, July 25, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (July 25, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear and the Department for Local Government (DLG) have awarded Russell County a $2,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to assist in the expansion of an existing manufacturing industry which will create 150 new jobs.
• Governor Announces Return of Department for Local Government
  Tuesday, June 17, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (June 17, 2008) – As directed by an executive order, Governor Steve Beshear has changed the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) to its original name, Department for Local Government (DLG). The new name took effect yesterday, June 16, 2008.
• Governor Approves Grant for Powderly Housing Project
  Tuesday, June 10, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (June 10, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a scattered site housing project targeting low income, disabled, and elderly homeowners in the city of Powderly.
• Governor Approves Grant for Princeton Housing Project
  Friday, June 06, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (June 6, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a scattered site housing project targeting low income, disabled, and elderly homeowners in the city of Princeton.
• Hickman Receives Grant to Continue Revitalization Project
  Friday, June 06, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (June 6, 2008) – The city of Hickman has been awarded a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) by Governor Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), to begin the third phase of a housing revitalization effort.
• Mayfield Receives Grant for Housing Reconstruction
  Thursday, June 05, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (June 5, 2008) – The city of Mayfield is one of nine Kentucky communities recently awarded a grant to assist in the rehabilitation of dilapidated houses for needy citizens. Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a scattered site housing project targeting low income, disabled, and elderly homeowners in Mayfield.
• Governor Approves Grant for Pulaski Housing Project
  Thursday, June 05, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (June 5, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a scattered site housing project targeting low income, disabled, and elderly homeowners in Pulaski County.
• Taylor County Receives Grant to Continue Microenterprise Program
  Tuesday, June 03, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (June 3, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has awarded a $50,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to continue to provide support for Taylor County’s Microenterprise Training Program.
• Hazard Receives Grant for Hospice Facility
  Tuesday, June 03, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 30, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the city of Hazard for the construction of a 20,000 sq. ft. inpatient Hospice facility.
• Franklin Co. Receives Funds for Microenterprise Training
  Friday, May 30, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 30, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has awarded a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to Frankfort and Franklin County to establish a regional microenterprise training program to educate and assist existing and potential small business owners with five employees or less.
• Hazel Awarded Grant for Sewer Rehabilitation Project
  Thursday, May 29, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 28, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $440,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for waste water treatment plant improvements, sewer system testing and sewer collection system rehabilitation for the city of Hazel.
• Stanton Awarded Grant for Water System Improvements
  Thursday, May 29, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 28, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a water system improvement project for the city of Stanton.
• Sturgis Awarded Grant for Sewer Rehabilitation Project
  Thursday, May 29, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 23, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a sewer rehabilitation project for the city of Sturgis.
• Governor Approves Grant for Ferguson Housing Project
  Thursday, May 29, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 29, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a scattered site housing project targeting low income, disabled, and elderly homeowners in the city of Ferguson in Pulaski County.
• Governor Awards Grant for Corydon Fire Station
  Friday, May 23, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 23, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction of a new fire station for the Corydon Civil Defense Volunteer Fire Department.
• Governor Approves Grant for Gallatin Health Department
  Thursday, May 22, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 21, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a new Gallatin County Health Department.
• Governor Approves Grant for Bracken Health Department Expansion
  Wednesday, May 21, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 21, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the expansion and renovation of the existing Bracken County Health Department.
• Governor Approves Grant for Crittenden Health Department
  Wednesday, May 21, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 21, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction of a new Crittenden County Health Department in Marion, Kentucky.
• Trigg County Receives Funds for Senior Citizen Center
  Wednesday, May 21, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 21, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction of a new Trigg County Senior Citizen Center.
• Governor Approves Grant for LaCenter Health Department
  Wednesday, May 21, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 21, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction of a new health department in the city of LaCenter in Ballard County.
• Governor Approves $1,231,844 in Recreational Trails Grants
  Wednesday, May 14, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 14, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and the Recreational Trails Advisory Board, has announced the approval of 25 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants for a total allocation of $1,231,844.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Accepting Nominations for 2008 Spirit of Kentucky Award
  Tuesday, May 13, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 13,2008) — The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) is now accepting online nominations for the fifth annual Commissioner’s Spirit of Kentucky award. The award is presented to the sponsor(s) of a public project that best demonstrates an innovative expression of multi-jurisdictional cooperation and cost effective use of resources.
• Governor Awards Manchester Grant for Water Treatment Plant
  Monday, May 12, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 9, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear presented the City of Manchester with a ceremonial check today commemorating the award of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The funds will be used towards the design and construction of a new water treatment plant to serve all of Clay County.
• KIA Board Appoints New Executive Director
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – In a special board meeting held May 1, 2008, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority appointed John E. Covington, III as the new Executive Director.
• Governor Recommends $400,000 ARC Grant for Science Center Exhibit
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced his recommendation for the approval of a $400,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant which, along with allocated state funds, will assist in the construction of a permanent interactive exhibit for the East Kentucky Science Center (EKSC) in Prestonsburg.
• Governor Recommends Approval of $500,000 for Menifee Health Department
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced his recommendation for the approval of a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant. Funds would be used to assist the Menifee County Board of Health to construct a new Health Department.
• Governor Recommends Approval of $500,000 for Magoffin Health Department
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced his recommendation for the approval of a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to assist in the construction of a new Magoffin County Health Department.
• Estill Co. Receives Grant to Explore Adventure Tourism Options
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (April 15, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the approval of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Flex-E Grant in the amount of $12,400 for the preparation of an Estill County Tourism Development and Marketing Plan.
• Bell County Receives ATV Park Development Grant
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (April 15, 2008) –Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the approval of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Flex-E Grant for the Bell County ATV Park development project in the amount of $20,000.
• MEETING NOTICE - RTP Advisory Board
  Thursday, March 27, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky.—The Recreational Trails Advisory Board Meeting is scheduled to meet on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Governor’s Office for Local Development; 1024 Capital Center Drive; Suite 340; Frankfort, Kentucky. An agenda will be provided at the meeting.
• New Trail Guide Map and Web Site Promote Travel in Appalachians
  Friday, March 21, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky.--Kentucky has plenty of scenic beauty along its roads and highways and now some of the most beautiful areas are featured in a new trail guide map and website that promotes travel and tourism in the Appalachian region.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Wilder as Commissioner of the Governor’s Office for Local Development
  Wednesday, March 12, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear today appointed Tony Wilder, Judge/Executive of Boyle County, as commissioner of the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD).
• Governor Recommends Approval of $500,000 Bell County Grant
  Friday, February 01, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), today announced his recommendation for the approval of a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant. Funds would be used to assist Bell County Industrial Foundation and Bell County Fiscal Court in acquiring a high-tech telecommunications industry for the Bell County Technology Park.
• APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT
  Friday, December 07, 2007
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) is now accepting applications for the 2008 Recreational Trails Program grant, and will accept applications for Land and Water Conservation Fund grants beginning December 15.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER APPROVES EO-298 FUNDING
  Wednesday, December 05, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $3 million grant to the City of Burnside to fund construction costs of a cooling tower at the East Kentucky Power Cooperative Cooper Station power plant. The funding, provided through Executive Order 2007-298, comes as a response to needs caused by the lowering of Lake Cumberland for repairs to Wolf Creek Dam.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT TO CITY OF CLINTON FOR SEWER UPGRADES
  Wednesday, December 05, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $ 1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City of Clinton for rehabilitation of approximately seven miles of sewer line and cleaning of approximately 1.5 miles of sewer line.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT TO BREATHITT COUNTY FOR WATERLINE EXTENSIONS
  Tuesday, November 20, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Breathitt County Fiscal Court for construction of 12 miles of waterline, two water storage tanks and a booster pump station to serve the Watts area of the county.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES RENAISSANCE ON MAIN GRANT TO EIGHT CITIES
  Monday, November 05, 2007
  FRANKFORT, Ky. –Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced Renaissance on Main grants to eight cities in the commonwealth. The grants will fund a variety of improvements to downtowns across Kentucky, including façade repairs, property renovations and streetscape repairs and improvements.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES NEW GET HEALTHY KENTUCKY GRANT PROGRAM
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced the availability of a new grant program that makes funds available to communities for Get Healthy Kentucky (GHK) Projects. Through this funding, communities can receive funding that focuses on creating opportunities for healthy choices through increased physical activity and improved nutrition.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER DELIVERS FUNDING FOR CITY OF BARDWELL
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $50,000 Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) Community Fund grant to help the city of Bardwell purchase a building to serve as its new City Hall.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER DELIVERS FUNDING TO BRING CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER TO LEE COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $500,000 Kentucky Infrastructure Authority grant for the city of Beattyville – part of a $1.46 million project to install nine miles of water lines to underserved areas of Lee County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS $150,000 RENAISSANCE ON MAIN GRANT TO CITY OF BARBOURVILLE
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded a $150,000 Renaissance on Main Grant to the City of Barbourville. The funding will be used to restore the historic H.H. Owens Home and adapt it to house several organizations.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT TO CITY OF WARSAW FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
  Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  On behalf of Governor Ernie Fletcher, his chief of staff Stan Cave today announced a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City of Warsaw for construction costs of several important water delivery and storage systems that supply the city.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER BREAKS GROUND ON MONROE COUNTY FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
  Monday, October 15, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today joined Monroe County officials to break ground on the Monroe County Family Health and Wellness Center – a facility which will provide citizens access to fitness activities, health education and health screenings.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER’S CHIEF OF STAFF ANNOUNCES GRANT TO LOGAN-TODD REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION
  Monday, October 15, 2007
  On behalf of Governor Ernie Fletcher, his chief of staff, Stan Cave, today announced an $800,000 Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) grant to the Logan-Todd Regional Water Commission for an expansion and upgrade of its water treatment plant and replacement of the filtration system.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $150,000 RENAISSANCE ON MAIN GRANT TO CITY OF LEBANON
  Thursday, October 11, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant to the city of Lebanon to fund the construction of a multi-purpose pavilion in Lebanon’s downtown historic district.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER BREAKS GROUND FOR JAMESTOWN WATER INTAKE PROJECT ON LAKE CUMBERLAND
  Friday, September 21, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today broke ground on a new water intake system for the city of Jamestown – a $3.3 million project the Governor authorized with emergency funding to ensure uninterrupted water service for 5,000 people.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER BREAKS GROUND ON NEW HART COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
  Monday, September 10, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded $100,000 in funding to the Hart County Fiscal Court to renovate the former Hart County Health Department building. The renovated facility will house the Hart County Extension and 4-H Offices.
• BLUEGRASS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM WINS SPIRIT OF KENTUCKY AWARD
  Wednesday, September 05, 2007
  The City of Winchester was awarded the 2007 Spirit of Kentucky Award at the 32nd Annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference held August 30-31, 2007, at the Galt House East in Louisville. The Spirit of Kentucky Award is given to an organization that demonstrates the effective coordination of government resources for multiple government entities. The award was given for the Bluegrass Emergency Response Team (BERT) project.
• MORE THAN 700 LOCAL OFFICIALS PARTICIPATE IN GOVERNOR’S LOCAL ISSUES CONFERENCE
  Wednesday, September 05, 2007
  The 32nd Annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference wrapped up today with city and county officials from across the state heading home with new tools and information to deliver growth and prosperity to their communities.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS $1,000,000 TO CITY OF LEBANON FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RECLAMATION
  Wednesday, August 08, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City of Lebanon for a neighborhood redevelopment project in the Lincoln Avenue area near downtown.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS $431,000 TO CITY OF OLIVE HILL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR CENTER
  Monday, August 06, 2007
  The City of Olive Hill will get a new senior citizens’ center with the help of a $431,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awarded by Governor Ernie Fletcher today.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $500,000 GRANT TO VILLAGE OF BUCKHORN FOR WATER LINE EXTENSIONS
  Monday, August 06, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Village of Buckhorn in Perry County for water line extensions.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS $1 MILLION GRANT FOR NORTHERN KENTUCKY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
  Tuesday, July 31, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today presented the cities of Florence and Fort Thomas with a $1 million Community Development Block Grant for the construction of much-needed new quarters for the Northern Kentucky Child Advocacy Center (NKCAC) at St. Luke Hospital West in Florence.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $1,000,000 GRANT TO CITY OF CLAY FOR WASTEWATER UPGRADES
  Tuesday, July 31, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City of Clay in Webster County for wastewater system upgrades.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $500,000 GRANT TO BRADFORDSVILLE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR CENTER
  Monday, July 23, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City Of Bradfordsville in Marion County for renovations of the first floor of the Bradfordsville School to make a permanent home for the Bradfordsville Senior Center.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $500,000 GRANT TO CALLOWAY COUNTY FOR NEW HEALTH DEPARTMENT
  Monday, July 23, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Calloway County Fiscal Court for the construction of a new Calloway County Health Department.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER’S FIELD REPRESENTATIVES TO VISIT CUMBERLAND REGION
  Tuesday, July 10, 2007
  Willard Hansford and JP Wiles, representatives of Governor Ernie Fletcher, will be visiting throughout the Cumberland Region starting Wednesday, July 11, 2007 to address constituent questions and concerns. This is an opportunity for citizens to meet with a member of Governor Fletcher’s staff.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS $1,000,000 TO BALLARD COUNTY FOR HOUSING REVITALIZATION
  Monday, July 09, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to Ballard County officials for the Ballard County Scattered Site Housing Revitalization Project. The grant will provide assistance to low income homeowners in Ballard County to replace some of the worst housing in Western Kentucky.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR JENNY WILEY THEATRE IN FLOYD COUNTY
  Monday, July 09, 2007
  On behalf of Governor Ernie Fletcher, Deputy Chief of Staff Wes Fugate presented the Floyd County Fiscal Court with a $50,000 Local Government Economic Development Fund (LGEDF) grant Friday, June 29 at the Jenny Wiley Theatre in Prestonsburg before the opening night of Disney’s High School Musical.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER NAMES ACTING COMMISSIONER OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
  Wednesday, June 06, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced the appointment of Colleen B. Chaney as acting commissioner of the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD). Chaney most recently served as GOLD’s deputy commissioner and executive director of the Office of State Grants.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS RENAISSANCE ON MAIN GRANT TO CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
  Friday, May 18, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today awarded a $38,000 Renaissance on Main grant to the city of Springfield for facility renovations to the downtown courthouse. On behalf of Governor Fletcher, Stan Cave, chief of staff, made the announcement and presented local officials with a ceremonial check for the project during a visit to the Washington County Courthouse.
• FIRST LADY GLENNA FLETCHER JOINS SENATE PRESIDENT DAVID WILLIAMS TO ANNOUNCE $4 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR MONROE COUNTY
  Friday, May 18, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher joined Senate President David L. Williams today at the Monroe County High School campus to present local officials with $4 million in funds for the Monroe County Wellness Center. The facility will provide citizens access to fitness activities, health education and health screenings.
• FIRST LADY GLENNA FLETCHER JOINS SENATE PRESIDENT DAVID WILLIAMS TO ANNOUNCE $4 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR CLINTON COUNTY
  Friday, May 18, 2007
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher joined Senate President David L. Williams today at the Clinton County Industrial Park to present local officials with $4 million in funds for the Clinton County Wellness Center.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE ORDER 298 FUNDING FOR SOMERSET WATER INTAKE MODIFICATION
  Wednesday, April 25, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced that the city of Somerset, by his executive order, will receive a $565,000 grant to help with the cost of modifying its public water intake to function in Lake Cumberland at a level as low as 610 feet above sea level.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS FUNDING FOR HIGHWAY, COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN BUTLER COUNTY
  Monday, April 23, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Morgantown today to announce more than $9.9 million in funding for several infrastructure improvement projects and a community development initiative in Butler County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS MORE THAN $4.4 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN BARREN COUNTY
  Wednesday, April 18, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Barren County this afternoon to deliver more than $4.4 million in funding for several community projects, including a new library, water and sewer upgrades, and a local roadway investment that will provide better access to Barren County Middle and High schools, and Western Kentucky University’s Glasgow campus.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO ASSIST COUNTIES IMPACTED BY THE LOWERING OF LAKE CUMBERLAND
  Wednesday, April 18, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today signed an executive order establishing a funding framework to address immediate public safety concerns and other harmful effects caused by the lowering of Lake Cumberland and safety concerns with Wolf Creek Dam.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS MORE THAN $3.9 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR PROJECTS IN LAUREL COUNTY
  Wednesday, April 18, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded more than $3.9 million in state funding to local officials for community projects in Laurel County. The funding will be used to improve water and sewer infrastructure, restore facades on downtown buildings and construct a new parking lot for the Laurel County Justice Center.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Friday, April 13, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $58 million project for the much-needed reconstruction of a winding, outdated section of KY 92 in McCreary and Whitley counties.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER ANNOUNCES $61 MILLION FOR MCCREARY COUNTY HIGHWAY, COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Friday, April 13, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a much-needed and long-awaited renovation of KY 92 that will give the people of McCreary County direct access to Interstate 75.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS FOR CLARK COUNTY
  Friday, April 13, 2007
  Access to an industrial park and college campus will be improved with a new railroad crossing, and officers of the Clark County Sheriff’s Department will be better protected with body armor vests, thanks to more than $2.8 million in funding announced by Governor Ernie Fletcher today in Winchester.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR GREEN COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Tuesday, April 03, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today visited the American Legion Park in Greensburg to present local officials with ceremonial checks representing $850,000 in state funds for community projects in Green County. The funding will be used to construct a new bridge over Russell Creek and to improve facilities at the park. The Governor also presented Green County Judge-Executive Mary Ann Baron with the “Unbridled Spirit Award” for outstanding public service.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS $1.2 MILLION IN HIGHWAY SAFETY FUNDS TO LINCOLN COUNTY OFFICIALS
  Tuesday, April 03, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced more than $1.2 million of roadway investments that will result in greater highway safety and more economic development in Lincoln County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES NEARLY $1 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY
  Tuesday, March 27, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced nearly $1 million in funding for community development projects in Breckinridge County. The funds will be used to improve facilities at senior citizen centers, extend water lines, resurface sections of KY 105 and purchase body armor for law enforcement officers. The Governor presented ceremonial checks to local officials during a visit to the Hardinsburg Community Center.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR COLEMAN ROAD PROJECT IN PADUCAH
  Tuesday, March 27, 2007
  A major city street improvement project for Paducah is now in the fast lane toward completion. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Chief District Engineer Jim LeFevre, on behalf of Governor Ernie Fletcher, delivered a ceremonial check for $425,000 to Paducah officials this afternoon. The funding will be used for improvements at the intersection of Coleman Road and U.S. 60/Hinkleville Road near Interstate 24.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN ROCKCASTLE COUNTY
  Thursday, March 22, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced more than $750,000 in community development funding for Rockcastle County to rehabilitate water infrastructure, renovate the Quail Community Park and improve operations at several local fire departments. The Governor presented ceremonial checks to local officials for the projects after speaking to the Rockcastle County Chamber of Commerce.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES NEARLY $43 MILLION FOR GARRARD COUNTY COMMUNITY, HIGHWAY PROJECTS
  Thursday, March 22, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Lancaster today to announce funding for a number of highway and community infrastructure projects in Garrard County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN PROJECT FUNDING IN JOHNSON COUNTY
  Thursday, March 15, 2007
  GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN PROJECT FUNDING IN JOHNSON COUNTY Funds to extend water lines, renovate courthouse, construct guardrails
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS MORE THAN $3.1 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Tuesday, February 20, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Barbourville today to announce more than $3.1 million in funding for community projects in Knox County. The funding will be used to renovate the Knox County Help, Inc. Senior Citizens Center, improve water infrastructure and construct the West Knox Courthouse Annex.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES RENAISSANCE ON MAIN GRANT FOR CITY OF FRANKFORT
  Tuesday, February 20, 2007
  FRANKFORT, Ky. — Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Frankfort. The grant funding will be used to help fourteen downtown building owners with façade restorations.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1.3 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR OLDHAM COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Monday, February 12, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded more than $1.3 million in community development funding to Oldham County officials. The funds will be used to expand the Oldham County Senior Citizens Center, improve water infrastructure and repair a road in the city of LaGrange. The Governor announced the funding and presented ceremonial checks during a visit to the Oldham County Courthouse.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS NEARLY $500,000
  Monday, February 12, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Lyon County today to present nearly $500,000 in federal and state grant funding to officials from the Eddyville Riverport and Industrial Development Authority. The funds will be used for a dredging project in Lick Creek Bay and will help save more than 330 jobs.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES NEARLY $1 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR SHELBY COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Monday, February 12, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded nearly $1 million in community development funding to Shelby County officials for renovations to downtown buildings, improvements in public safety infrastructure and repairs to county roadways. The Governor announced the funding during a visit to the Stratton Center in downtown Shelbyville.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS MORE THAN $7.8 MILLION TO MARION COUNTY
  Thursday, February 01, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today awarded more than $7.8 million in community development funding to Marion County officials.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS MORE THAN $2.1 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Thursday, December 21, 2006
  Clean, safe drinking water and agriculture diversification were the topics of discussion during Governor Ernie Fletcher’s visit to Cumberland County this afternoon.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER AWARDS FUNDING FOR CASEY COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Friday, December 15, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited Liberty today to present more than $2.4 million in funding for five projects in Casey County.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Now Accepting 2007 Recreational Trails Applications
  Monday, December 11, 2006
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) is now accepting applications for the 2007 Recreational Trails program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Delta Regional Authority Funding
  Monday, December 11, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced three projects in Kentucky have received Delta Regional Authority (DRA) funding.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS TRAINING CONFERENCE
  Friday, December 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher delivered the keynote address at the 2006 Newly Elected Officials Training Conference luncheon today in Louisville, speaking to over 400 newly elected officials.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER DELIVERS NEW FIRE TRUCK
  Friday, December 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Winchester today to deliver a new fire truck for the Clark County Fire Department.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER AWARDS FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF MOREHEAD, MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
  Friday, December 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited Morehead today and surprised officials with the announcement of a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Morehead.
• Newly-Elected Local Officials Head to Class
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  The approximate 400 newly-elected local officials in Kentucky are heading to class in December before heading to the courthouse to take office in January.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER DELIVERS FUNDING FOR MEADE COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Thursday, November 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher, together with representatives of the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, visited Meade County today to present ceremonial checks for community projects.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR CYNTHIANA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
  Thursday, October 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited Cynthiana today to present a ceremonial check for a Community Funds project in Cynthiana.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS $3 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR CITY OF LIBERTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Thursday, October 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited Casey County today to present ceremonial checks for a grant and a budget line-item for the city of Liberty.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS $2.3 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR LETCHER COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Wednesday, October 25, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited Letcher County today to present ceremonial checks for several grants and budget line-items for Letcher County.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS $4.6 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR CARTER COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Tuesday, October 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited Olive Hill today to present ceremonial checks for several grants and budget line-items to Carter County officials.
• SECRETARY ROBBIE RUDOLPH PRESENTS FUNDING FOR CRITTENDEN COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Friday, October 20, 2006
  Robbie Rudolph, secretary of Governor Ernie Fletcher’s Executive Cabinet, visited Marion today to present ceremonial checks totaling nearly $1 million in funding for important community projects.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER DELIVERS MORE THAN $2.8 MILLION FOR PENDLETON COUNTY PROJECTS
  Thursday, October 19, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Falmouth today to present ceremonial checks for several grants and budget line-items to Pendleton County officials.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER, ARC FEDERAL CO-CHAIR ANNE POPE ANNOUNCE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY BLUEPRINT, OTHER INITIATIVES
  Monday, October 16, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Anne B. Pope today announced a comprehensive energy blueprint for the 13 ARC states.
• e-Prescribing Grant Applications Sought
  Monday, October 16, 2006
  Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Mark D. Birdwhistell announced today that CHFS and the Kentucky e-Health Network Board are ready to start accepting applications for a new ePrescribing grant program.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS FUNDING FOR KNOTT COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  Monday, October 16, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today presented more than $5.2 million in ceremonial checks to officials from Knott County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES KENTUCKY TO HOST 2006 APPALACHIAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE
  Friday, September 29, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Kentucky will be hosting the 2006 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Conference, which will be held in Pikeville on October 11-13 at the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Body Armor Funding for Various Law Enforcement Groups
  Friday, September 29, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced 16 grants from the Kentucky Body Armor Program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends 14 Projects for Land and Water Conservation Funding
  Friday, September 29, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced 14 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) project were being recommended to the National Park Service for funding.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER RECOMMENDS FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE
  Friday, September 29, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) have recommended approval of a $15,393 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Wickliffe.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER RECOMMENDS FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
  Friday, September 29, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) have recommended approval of a $16,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Columbia.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER, GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR OWENSBORO
  Thursday, September 28, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced two grants for projects in the Owensboro area. GOLD Community Funds in the amount of $247,500 were awarded to the Owensboro Community and Technical College.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER DELIVERS MORE THAN $2.1 MILLION IN FUNDING TO BUTLER COUNTY
  Wednesday, September 27, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher, the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and the Governor’s Office for Agricultural Policy visited Butler County yesterday to present ceremonial checks for a number of community projects.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER ANNOUNCES CEMETERY PRESERVATION FUND AWARDEES
  Monday, September 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced 53 cemeteries across the Commonwealth are receiving Cemetery Preservation Fund grants for various activities. Funding recipients were recognized at the Governor’s Local Issues Conference in Louisville.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS FUNDING FOR EXPANSION OF BEHRINGER-CRAWFORD MUSEUM
  Monday, September 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher was in Covington today to present a ceremonial check for $1.5 million in budget bill line-item funding to officials from the Behringer-Crawford Museum
• GREEN RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WINS 2006 SPIRIT OF KENTUCKY AWARD
  Monday, September 18, 2006
  Green River Area Development District (GRADD) was awarded the 2006 Spirit of Kentucky Award at the 31st Annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference held September 14-15, 2006, at the Galt House East in Louisville.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER SPEAKS AT GOVERNOR’S LOCAL ISSUES CONFERENCE IN LOUISVILLE
  Monday, September 18, 2006
  The 31st Annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference, held September 14-15, 2006, at the Galt House East in Louisville, ended today, sending city, county and special district officials home with tools and information to strengthen their communities.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER BREAKS GROUND FOR RECOVERY KENTUCKY CENTER IN HARLAN COUNTY
  Thursday, August 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Evarts today to break ground for the Cumberland Hope Community, a 35-unit residential substance abuse center for women.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS FUNDING FOR STARLAND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
  Wednesday, August 23, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited the Starland Child Development Center in Hazard today to present officials with ceremonial checks for $300,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS FUNDING FOR ROBERTSON COUNTY LIBRARY PROJECT
  Friday, August 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Blue Licks Battlefield State Park in Mt. Olivet today to speak at the Buffalo Trace Area Development District annual meeting. During the event, the Governor presented officials from the Robertson County Public Library with a ceremonial check for funding that will be used to complete an information center project at the library.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER BREAKS GROUND FOR RECOVERY KENTUCKY CENTER IN MOREHEAD
  Wednesday, August 16, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Morehead today to break ground for the Morehead Inspiration Center, a 38-unit residential substance abuse center for men. The facility will provide counseling, support and hope for homeless men recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $4.1 MILLION IN COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING
  Wednesday, August 16, 2006
  Governor Fletcher announces funding for GOLD-related projects.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER BREAKS GROUND FOR RECOVERY KENTUCKY CENTER IN HOPKINSVILLE
  Wednesday, August 09, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Hopkinsville today to break ground for the Trilogy Center for Women, a 35-unit female residential substance abuse center. The facility will provide counseling, support and hope for homeless women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER RECOMMENDS FUNDING FOR WEBSTER COUNTY
  Wednesday, July 19, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) have recommended for funding a $150,000 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) grant for Webster County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER RECOMMENDS GRANT FOR LYON COUNTY
  Tuesday, July 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) has recommended for funding a $299,240 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) grant for Lyon County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER RECOMMENDS GRANT FOR CALLOWAY COUNTY
  Tuesday, July 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) has recommended for funding a $250,000 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) grant for Calloway County.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS FUNDING FOR 34 RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANTS
  Tuesday, July 11, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) presented checks today for more than $1 million in Recreational Trails funding for 34 approved projects across Kentucky.
• Breckinridge County Receives Funding for Community Projects
  Friday, June 23, 2006
  State and local officials attended a check presentation in Frankfort today to recognize funding from the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and funds administered by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) for recently approved Breckinridge County projects.
• Governor Fletcher Signs Executive Order Re-Organizing Governor’s Office for Local Development
  Wednesday, June 21, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher signed an Executive Order reorganizing the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD). The reorganization plan will improve the organizational structure, delivery of services and efficiency within the Office of the Governor by combining several offices and programs.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Deputy Commissioner Named
  Wednesday, June 21, 2006
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced the appointment of Colleen Chaney to the position of Deputy Commissioner for the Governor’s Office for Local Development.
• Richmond Hospice Care Plus Breaks Ground
  Wednesday, June 14, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Richmond to be used for the Richmond Hospice Care Plus Project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards ARC Funding for the Institute for Sub-Surface Exploration Workshop
  Tuesday, June 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $25,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Presents Funding in Warren County
  Thursday, June 01, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced two grants for Warren County and Smiths Grove.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Walker’s Chapel United Methodist Church
  Tuesday, May 30, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $19,770 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for Walker’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Funds will be used for the Church’s Cemetery.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for the City of Cadiz
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Cadiz.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for the City of Richmond
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Richmond.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Jessamine County
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $50,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Jessamine County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Henderson and Union Counties
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Henderson and Union Counties.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Fulton County
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Fulton County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Casey County
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $581,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Casey County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Communicare Incorporated
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $435,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Breckinridge County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Knox County
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Knox County.
• Owsley County Board of Education Receives Governor Fletcher’s Recommendation for Funding
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $300,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Owsley County Board of Education.
• Youth Entrepreneurship Program Receives Governor Fletcher’s Recommendation for Funding
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $36,300 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Center for Rural Development. Funds will be used for the Youth Entrepreneurship Program. The funding status of the project is pending approval from the federal level.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Body Armor Funding for 57 Law Enforcement Groups
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced 57 grants from the Kentucky Body Armor Program.
• Slade/Nada Sewer Project Receives Governor Fletcher’s Recommendation for Funding
  Friday, May 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $274,050 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for Powell’s Valley Water District. Funds will be used for the Slade/Nada Sewer Extensions Project. The funding status of the project is pending approval from the federal level.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development accepting nominations for Spirit of Kentucky Award
  Thursday, May 18, 2006
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) is now accepting online nominations for the third annual Spirit of Kentucky award.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRESENTS $1 MILLION GRANT TO CITY OF HANSON
  Monday, May 15, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and officials from the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) visited the city of Hanson today to present a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to local officials.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Versailles
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $49,047 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Versailles.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Springfield
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $75,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Springfield.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Georgetown
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $113,651 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Georgetown.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Nicholasville
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $146,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Nicholasville.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Henderson
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $78,625 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Henderson.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Mayfield
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $64,982 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Mayfield.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Winchester
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Winchester.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Hopkinsville
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $75,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Hopkinsville.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Murray
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $75,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Murray.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for regional health project
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $303,882 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the St. Joseph Hospital Eastern Kentucky Mobile Telehealth Service project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for housing projects
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to the Kentucky Housing Corporation for the Kentucky Appalachian Housing Program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for equipment purchase
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $400,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to Lindsey Wilson College, located in Adair County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for sewer extension
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to the city of Williamsburg.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for natural gas extension
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $400,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to the Lake Cumberland Natural Gas Authority.
• Governor Fletcher Recommends ARC Funds for Vicco Wastewater Treatment Plant
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $710,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the city of Vicco.
• Governor Fletcher Recommends Morgan County for ARC Funding for Technology Training
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $160,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for Morgan County.
• Governor Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for the City of Frenchburg
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the city of Frenchburg.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for the McCreary County Water District
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the McCreary County Water District.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends Funding for a Sewer Project to Serve 38 Households
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $250,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Lewis County Sanitation District #1.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for a Water Treatment Plant
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $400,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Hyden-Leslie County Water District.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for Harlan Tourism Strategic Planning
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $100,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC).
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for the City of Pineville
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the city of Pineville.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Trenton
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $38,500 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Trenton. Funding will be used for a streetscape project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Guthrie
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $73,292 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Guthrie. Funding will be used for a streetscape project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Recommends ARC Funding for Frontier Nursing Service
  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended for funding a $360,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for Frontier Nursing Service.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development presents check to Kenton County
  Thursday, April 27, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced several grants for communities in Kenton County.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for the Butler Family Cemetery
  Tuesday, April 25, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $25,000 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for the General Butler State Resort Park. Funds will be used to restore the Butler Family Cemetery located at the Butler-Turpin State Historic House.
• Henry County Senior Citizens to Receive Fletcher Administration Funding
  Friday, April 21, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $408,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Henry County. Funds will be used for the Henry County Senior Citizens Center.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER AWARDS BOONE COUNTY PROJECTS
  Friday, April 21, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited the Scheben Branch Library in Union this afternoon to present grant checks from the Governor’s Office for Local Development to two Northern Kentucky communities. The funding will be used for several community development projects.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Glasgow
  Friday, April 21, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Glasgow. Funding will be used to renovate the Dickerson Greer House.
• Community Development Week kicks off with the announcement of 31 projects
  Monday, April 17, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced various community projects across the state totaling nearly $10 million. The announcement is part of the recognition of Community Development Week in Kentucky.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Emergency Relief Funding For Hart County
  Tuesday, April 11, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $79,708 Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) grant for Hart County. Funding will be used to the repair and replacement of telecommunication lines.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Emergency Relief Funding For Hopkins County
  Tuesday, April 11, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $250,000 Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) grant for Hopkins County. Funding will be used for reimbursement of debris removal. GOLD Commissioner Steve Robertson visited Hopkins County today to present the check on behalf of Governor Fletcher.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER BRINGS INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING TO LAUREL COUNTY
  Friday, April 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and members of the Kentucky legislature visited Laurel County today to make two grant award presentations to county officials.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for the Bullitt County History Museum
  Tuesday, March 28, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $6,710 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for the Bullitt County History Museum. Funds will be used to restore the Shepherdsville Cemetery.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Rowan County
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $22,000 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for Rowan County. Funds will be used to restore five cemeteries.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Woodford County and the City of Midway
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $5,000 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for Woodford County and $3,566 for the city of Midway. Funds will be used for the Midway Cemetery and the Bohannon Family Cemetery.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For Powell County
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $10,000 Flex-E-Grant for Powell County. Funding will be used to develop a tourism plan.
• Grapevine Cemetery Receives Cemetery Preservation Grant for Governor Laffoon’s Grave Site
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $25,000 Cemetery Preservation Grant for Grapevine Cemetery. This grant will be used for restoration activities.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Bradfordsville and Loretto
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $28,310 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant and a $25,000 Recreational Trails grant for the city of Bradfordsville. Additionally, the city of Loretto will receive a $20,000 GOLD Community Funds award.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For Nelson County and the City of Bardstown
  Friday, March 24, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $75,000 Renaissance on Main grant and a $3,368 Cemetery Preservation grant for the city of Bardstown. Nelson County also received $2,250 Cemetery Preservation grant. Both the city and county will use their funds for restoration projects.
• Taylor County Receives Cemetery Preservation Grant for Various Cemeteries
  Tuesday, March 21, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $14,150 Cemetery Preservation Grant for Taylor County. This grant will be used for improvements to various cemeteries across the county.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Stanford
  Monday, March 20, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Stanford. Funding will be used for facility renovations of Willy’s Overland Parking Garage.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Funding For the City of Liberty
  Monday, March 20, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced an $8,000 Flex-E-Grant for the city of Liberty. Funding will be used to develop a streetscape improvement plan.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards LaGrange with Cemetery Preservation Funds
  Thursday, March 16, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) awarded the LaGrange Baptist Church with a $4,000 Cemetery Preservation Grant for the Lick Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.
• Pendleton County Cemetery Board Cleans up Several Cemeteries
  Tuesday, March 14, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) awarded Pendleton County Cemetery Board with a $9,676 Cemetery Preservation Grant for initial cleanup.
• Governor Fletcher Announces Funding for Somerset Housing Project and Burnside Sewer Project
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Somerset and a $473,000 State Flood Control Grant for the city of Burnside. CDBG funds will be used for the Somerset Scattered Site Phase III Project and State Flood Control Funds will be used for the city of Burnside’s Sewage Transfer Pump Station and Wastewater Collection System constructed with the assistance of the Army Corps of Engineers. Congressman Hal Rogers and GOLD Commissioner Steve Robertson attended the ceremonial check presentations held today.
• Simpson County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Simpson County will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Warren County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Warren County will receive $271,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• The City of Campbellsburg Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Campbellsburg will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• The City of Elizabethtown Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Elizabethtown will receive $250,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Carroll County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Carroll County Fiscal Court will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG).
• Allen County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Allen County will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Spencer County
  Thursday, March 09, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $60,250 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Spencer County. The grant will be used for the Spencer County Community Park. Senator Gary Tapp, Representative Milward Dedman, Jr., Representative David Floyd and Representative Brad Montell were on-hand to present the check to Spencer County Judge/Executive David Jenkins.
• The London-Laurel County Industrial Development Authority Awarded CEGG Funding
  Wednesday, March 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the London-Laurel County Industrial Development Authority will receive $490,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Whitley County Awarded CEGG Grant
  Wednesday, March 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Whitley County Fiscal Court will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• The City of Glasgow awarded CEGG Funding
  Wednesday, March 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Glasgow will receive $195,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program
• City of Wickliffe Awarded CEGG Funding
  Wednesday, March 08, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Wickliffe will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• City of Elkton Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Elkton will receive $143,500 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Campbellsville/Taylor County Industrial Authority Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that the Campbellsville/Taylor County Industrial Development Authority will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Simpsonville Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Simpsonville will receive $25,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Robertson County Public Library Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Robertson County Public Library will receive $17,650 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Monroe County Awarded $100,000 CEGG Grant
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Monroe County Fiscal Court will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• City of Burgin Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Burgin will receive $96,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• North McLean Water District Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the North McLean County Water District will receive $30,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• McCreary County Water District Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that McCreary County will receive $52,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Magoffin County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that Magoffin County will receive $185,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• City of Richmond Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Richmond will receive $175,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program, also known as CEGG.
• Madison County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Madison County will receive $175,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Eddyville Riverport & Industrial Development Authority Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Eddyville Riverport & Industrial Development Authority will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Lincoln County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced Lincoln County will receive $155,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• The Oldtown Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Awarded CEGG Grant
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Oldtown Volunteer Fire Department will receive $72,350 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG).
• Gateway ADD Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Gateway Area Development District (GADD) will receive $107,100 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Garrard County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Garrard County will receive $250,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Elliott County Board of Education Awarded CEGG Funding
  Tuesday, March 07, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Elliott County Board of Education will receive $283,990 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Clinton County Awarded CEGG Grant
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Clinton County Fiscal Court will receive $150,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Clark County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Clark County will receive $250,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• City of Hopkinsville Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Hopkinsville will receive $85,960 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Casey County awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Casey County will receive $125,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Breathitt County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Breathitt County will receive $150,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program
• Bath County Extension District Board Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Bath County Extension District Board will receive $225,725 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• The City of Union awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Union will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Cadiz-Trigg County Industrial Development Authority Awarded CEGG Grant
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Cadiz-Trigg County Industrial Development Authority will receive $341,166 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Wayne County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Wayne County will receive $250,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Cumberland County awarded CEGG Grant
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that Cumberland County Fiscal Court will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program, also known as CEGG.
• City of Smiths Grove Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Smiths Grove will receive $13,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program, also known as CEGG.
• Edmonson County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Edmonson County Fiscal Court will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Green County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Green County Fiscal Court will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG)
• City of Greensburg Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Greensburg will receive $124,275 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• City of Edmonton awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Edmonton will receive $350,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards City of Hardinsburg with CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Hardinsburg will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program, also known as CEGG.
• City of Caneyville Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Caneyville will receive $180,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Hart County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Hart County will receive $140,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG.
• Nicholasville City Commission Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Nicholasville City Commission will receive $450,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• Meade County Riverport Authority Awarded CEGG Funding
  Monday, March 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Meade County Riverport Authority (MCRA) will receive $206,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Governor awards Crittenden County with CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced Crittenden County will receive $80,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• City of Alexandria Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Alexandria will receive $200,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Marion County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Marion County Fiscal Court will receive $204,013 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant program (CEGG).
• City of Murray Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Murray will receive $100,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program, also known as CEGG.
• Princeton-Caldwell County Industrial Development Authority Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Princeton-Caldwell County Industrial Development Authority will receive $138,646 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Mount Washington Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Mount Washington will receive $20,625 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• The City of Germantown Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the city of Germantown will receive $400,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Big Sandy Regional Project Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Big Sandy Regional Industrial Development Authority will receive $250,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG).
• Bluegrass Water Supply Commission Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Bluegrass Water Supply Commission will receive $250,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Anderson County Awarded CEGG Funding
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that Anderson County will receive $167,000 in funding from the Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards 57 recipients with Community Economic Growth Grants
  Thursday, March 02, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced 57 communities have received funding from the 2006 Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) fund. Established during the 2005 General Assembly as House Bill 267, the fund provides nearly $10 million in grants to be allocated during the 2005-2006 biennium.
• Legislators present ceremonial checks to Williamsburg
  Wednesday, March 01, 2006
  Senate President David Williams (R-Burkesville) and State Representative Charles Siler (R-Williamsburg) presented two ceremonial grant checks today to Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Irvine Police Department
  Friday, February 17, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $993 body armor grant for the city of Irvine. Funds will be used to purchase three vests.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Named States’ Co-Chair by the Appalachian Regional Commission
  Thursday, February 16, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher has been selected to be the states’ co-chair for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). His term is effective immediately. As states’ co-chair, Governor Fletcher is responsible for representing the 13 ARC governors before Congress and the Bush Administration; serve as a member of various ARC committees; and provide guidance on policy and administrative issues concerning the commission.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Announces 2006 Land and Water Conservation Fund Cycle
  Monday, February 13, 2006
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) will begin accepting applications for the 2006 Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF) beginning May 1, 2006. The deadline for submission is July 1, 2006.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Announces 2006 Recreational Trails Funding Cycle
  Monday, February 13, 2006
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) will begin accepting applications for the 2006 Recreational Trails Program beginning March 1, 2006. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2006.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Rockcastle County and Mount Vernon
  Thursday, January 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $21,500 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for Rockcastle County. Funds will be used to restore various cemeteries. Also, Mount Vernon received a Body Armor Grant for $993 to replace 3 officer vests.
• First Lady Brings Funding for Waterlines and Veteran’s Park to Estill County
  Thursday, January 26, 2006
  First Lady Glenna Fletcher visited Estill County today and presented two checks. Estill County received an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant in the amount of $350,000 for water improvements. Additionally, a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant will be used for the Estill County Veterans Memorial.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER DELIVERS CLEAN WATER FUNDS FOR 740 KNOTT COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS
  Monday, January 23, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced $2.5 million in funding for the Carr Creek Water Treatment Plant Project. Knott County and the city of Hindman received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $2 million and an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant in the amount of $500,000 for the project.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER VISITS SPRINGFIELD FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEDICATION
  Monday, January 23, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited the city of Springfield today for the dedication and blessing of a recently revitalized neighborhood.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Various Lawrenceburg Projects
  Friday, January 20, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced three grants for the city of Lawrenceburg. A $28,400 Recreational Trails grant will be used for improvements to the American Legion Park Walking Trail. Additionally, $18,815 in Cemetery Preservation funds will be granted for cleanup of various cemeteries in the community and a $5,296 Body Armor grant will be given to the Lawrenceburg Police Department.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Releases Some Funds for Knox County
  Friday, January 20, 2006
  The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) is releasing some of its funding for Knox County. The funding was previously withheld after the Auditor of Public Accounts notified GOLD in a memo of preliminary findings of the Knox County Fiscal Court audit. Line-items, projects and programs specifically allocated in the state budget, for various Knox County Fire Departments in the amount of $160,000 and line-items for the Knox County Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $50,000 will be released.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Greenup Cemeteries
  Friday, January 20, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $1,855 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for Greenup County. Funds will be used to restore various cemeteries.
• Governor Fletcher Announces Funding for Somerset Housing Project
  Thursday, January 19, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Somerset. Funds will be used for the Somerset Scattered Site Phase III Project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Ohio County
  Wednesday, January 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Ohio County. Funding will be used for the Tamarlane Industries Building Renovation Project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Winchester
  Friday, January 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Winchester. Funding will be used to purchase equipment for an economic development project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Renaissance on Main Funding for Covington
  Friday, January 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today $100,000 in funding for the city of Covington. Funds will be used to renovate the facades of eight buildings in the downtown area.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for the City of Franklin
  Friday, January 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $529,640 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Franklin. Funding will be used for the city of Franklin Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Renaissance on Main funding for Munfordville Project
  Friday, January 13, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today $75,000 in funding for the city of Munfordville. Funding will be used for real estate acquisition and a welcome center.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Cemetery Preservation Grant for Harrison County Cemeteries
  Wednesday, January 11, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that the Harrison County Fiscal Court will receive a $17,588 Cemetery Preservation grant for restoration activities at the Cherry Grove, Barnes Family and Battle Grove cemeteries.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards $2 Million in Grant Funding for Ohio County Residents
  Tuesday, December 20, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $2 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Hartford and the city of Centertown. Funds will be used for the Ohio County Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Project.
• Governor Fletcher Awards Funding for the Creation of 96 Hillview Jobs
  Tuesday, December 20, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $1 million dollar Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Hillview. Funds will be used for a rail spur infrastructure project.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER VISITS NEW BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
  Tuesday, December 13, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today visited the city of Irvington to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Irvington Senior Citizens Center. A Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $500,000 was appropriated by the Fletcher administration for the construction of the center.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER PRESENTS RENAISSANCE ON MAIN GRANT TO HODGENVILLE
  Monday, December 12, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Hodgenville. Funding will be used to provide parking for the downtown area.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER AWARDS FUNDING FOR AUGUSTA FAÇADE
  Monday, December 05, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $75,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Augusta. Funding will be used for a façade project. Governor Fletcher visited Augusta to present the check.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Grants Funding to Letcher County
  Wednesday, November 30, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that the Letcher County Historical and Genealogical Society will receive a $3,500 cemetery preservation grant for the clean up of the Thorton Hill Cemetery in Whitesburg, which dates back to 1817.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Grants Funding to Floyd County
  Monday, November 28, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced three Cemetery Preservation grants for the Honaker/Justice Cemeteries, the Middle Creek National Battlefield Cemetery and the John Graham Cemetery.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Cemetery Preservation Grant for Lexington Cemetery
  Wednesday, November 23, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government will receive a $25,000 cemetery preservation grant for restoration activities at the historic Cove Haven Cemetery.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for Garrard County
  Monday, November 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant and a $1,000 Cemetery Preservation grant for Garrard County. Lieutenant Governor Steve Pence was in Garrard County to present the checks.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funds for a Training Program
  Monday, November 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $50,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Taylor County. The money will be used to continue the local microenterprise training program. Senator Dan Kelly and Representative Russ Mobely were on-hand to present the check on behalf of Governor Fletcher.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for the Thomas-Cullen Cemetery
  Monday, November 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor's Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that the Thomas Bridges Association will receive $1,312.50 in Cemetery Preservation funds for the restoration of the Thomas-Cullen Cemetery, located in the Donaldson Creek community of Trigg County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce Renaissance on Main funding for Horse Cave project
  Thursday, November 17, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today $150,000 in funding for the renovation of the old Horse Cave State Bank Building. The new funding comes from the recently-revamped Renaissance on Main program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Cemetery Preservation Grant for Pikeville City Cemetery
  Thursday, November 17, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that the city of Pikeville will receive a $25,000 cemetery preservation grant for the renovation of the Pikeville City Cemetery.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Cemetery Preservation Grant for Breastworks Hill Cemetery
  Tuesday, November 15, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that the city of London will receive a $17,920.59 cemetery preservation grant for the renovation of the Breastworks Hill Cemetery, also known as the General Jackson Memorial Cemetery.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Cemetery Preservation Grant for Lexington Cemetery
  Tuesday, November 15, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced yesterday that the city of Lexington will receive a $13,000 cemetery preservation grant for the renovation of the African Cemetery Number 2 in Lexington.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Christ Church Cathedral
  Thursday, November 10, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced that the Christ Church Cathedral of Lexington will receive a $7,010 Cemetery Preservation grant for restoration of tombstones in the Old Episcopal Burying Ground at 317 East Third Street in Lexington.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher announces funding for Elizabethtown
  Wednesday, November 09, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $32,500 State Flood Control grant for Elizabethtown. The grant will be used to for the Hawkins Drive and Pear Orchard Watersheds.
• Governor Fletcher Awards Funding For Paducah
  Wednesday, November 09, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Paducah. Funding will be used for the construction of a public access facility.
• Governor Fletcher Awards Funding For Hodgenville
  Tuesday, November 08, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Hodgenville. Funding will be used to provide parking for the downtown area.
• Governor Fletcher Awards Funding For Mount Sterling Façade
  Tuesday, November 08, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Mount Sterling. Funding will be used for a façade project.
• Governor Fletcher Awards Funding For Stanford
  Tuesday, November 08, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Stanford. Funding will be used for facility renovations.
• Governor Fletcher Awards Funding For Fort Thomas
  Monday, November 07, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Fort Thomas. Funding will be used for a façade project.
• Governor Fletcher Awards Funding For Bardstown
  Monday, November 07, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $75,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Bardstown. Funding will be used for the construction of a Farmer’s Market.
• Governor Fletcher Awards Funding For Ashland Streetscape
  Monday, November 07, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Ashland. Funding will be used for a streetscape project.
• Governor Fletcher Awards Funding For Save the Grand Theatre
  Monday, November 07, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $75,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Frankfort. Funding will be used for renovations to the Grand Theatre.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR WEBSTER COUNTY HOUSING PROJECT
  Tuesday, November 01, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $482,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Webster County. Funds will be used for the Webster County Homeowner Rehabilitation Project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Saint Boniface Church
  Tuesday, November 01, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that the St. Boniface Catholic Church will receive $10,000 in Cemetery Preservation funds for the St. Boniface Catholic Church Cemetery in Whitley County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Body Armor and Cemetery Preservation Funding for Barren County
  Tuesday, November 01, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $3,310 Body Armor grant for the Glasgow Police Department and a $2,000 Cemetery Preservation Grant for the Burton and McDaniel cemeteries. Senator Richie Sanders, Jr. and Representative Steve Nunn were on-hand to present the checks on behalf of Governor Fletcher.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Gives Funding to Adair County Residents
  Thursday, October 27, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher, the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and the Kentucky Office for Homeland Security announced today a $4,969 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant recommended for funding by Governor Fletcher and a $20,878.66 Homeland Security grant for the city of Columbia. Land and Water Conservation funds will be used to purchase playground equipment. Homeland Security funding will be used to purchase equipment for local law enforcement. Senator Vernie McGaha and Representative Russ Mobley presented the checks on behalf of Governor Fletcher.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Oldham County Conservation Park
  Thursday, October 27, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $53,600 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Oldham County. The grant will be used for the Phase I of Conservation Park. Senator Ernie Harris, Representative David Osborne and Representative Rick Rand were on had to present the checks on behalf of Governor Fletcher and GOLD.
• Four Communities to Receive Preliminary Funding Approval for Recovery Kentucky Centers
  Thursday, October 27, 2005
  While speaking at the Northern Kentucky Area Development District Annual Dinner, Governor Fletcher announced today that four communities and non-profit agencies have received preliminary funding approval to construct and operate Recovery Kentucky centers. The centers facilitate a supportive housing, self-help and educational recovery facility for Kentuckians battling substance abuse and assist Kentuckians who often find themselves chronically homeless due to their substance abuse.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher announces funding for the Martin County
  Thursday, October 27, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $79,667 State Flood Control grant for Martin County. The grant will be used to for the Tug Valley Sewer Project. Congressman Hal Rogers and GOLD Legislative Director Jay Hall presented the check on behalf of Governor Fletcher.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce Renaissance on Main funding for city of Morganfield
  Thursday, October 27, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today $62,950 in Renaissance on Main funding for the improvement of between eight and 12 downtown building facades, creating about 10 jobs in the community.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Body Armor Funds to Five Agencies
  Tuesday, October 25, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today five body armor grants to be awarded to various police departments in southeast Kentucky.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Allocates Funding for Petersburg Community Center and Library
  Thursday, October 20, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the Boone County. Funds will be used for the Petersburg Community Center and Library.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Hardin County, Elizabethtown and Radcliff
  Thursday, October 20, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Hardin County, Elizabethtown and Radcliff
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR BLUE WATER PARK MODELS
  Wednesday, October 19, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Fleming County. The funds will be used to renovate an existing industrial building for the use of Blue Water Park Models, Inc. Governor Fletcher visited Fleming County to present the funding.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR LEE COUNTY WATER EXTENSIONS
  Wednesday, October 19, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $838,500 Community Development Block Grant for Lee County. The funds will be for a treated water transmission and water storage tank project. Governor Fletcher visited Lee County to present the funding as well as to announce the beginning of construction for a Lee County Highway safety improvement project.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES ARC FUNDING FOR JACKSON COUNTY
  Friday, October 14, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced two Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants for Jackson County. Funds will be used for Phase V of the Jackson County Waterline Extension Project. Governor Fletcher visited Jackson County today to present the checks.
• Governor Fletcher Awards Funding For Scottsville Streetscape
  Friday, October 14, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $96,217 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Scottsville. Funding will be used for a streetscape project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Brings Funding for Boys and Girls Club
  Friday, October 14, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $425,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Simpson County. The money will be used to construct the Franklin-Simpson Boys and Girls Club.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER RECOMMENDS CDBG GRANT FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY
  Friday, October 14, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today recommended funding for a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Cumberland County and the city of Burkesville. The money will be used to construct a senior citizens center.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Grants Funds for Jessamine County
  Friday, October 14, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today the commitment of $1 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Jessamine County.
• Governor Fletcher Awards Funding For Augusta Façade
  Thursday, October 13, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $75,000 Renaissance on Main grant for the city of Augusta. Funding will be used for a façade project.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for Lawrenceburg Trail
  Thursday, October 13, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that a $28,400 Recreational Trails grant for the city of Lawrenceburg has been recommended for funding. Funds will be used for improvements to the American Legion Park Walking Trail.
• Governor Fletcher Awards Funding for Regional Water Treatment Plant
  Thursday, October 13, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $2,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Adair County and the city of Columbia. Funds will be used for a regional water treatment plant.
• Governor Fletcher Announces Funding for Hickman Housing Project
  Thursday, October 13, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Hickman. Funds will be used for Phase II of the Hickman Scattered Site project.
• Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for White Sulphur ATV Trail
  Thursday, October 13, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $20,500 Recreational Trails grant for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Morehead Ranger District has been recommended for funding by the administration.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards the City of Butler Grant Funding
  Wednesday, October 12, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $775,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Butler. Funds will be used for the Williams Manor Housing Project.
• New State Local Debt Officer and State Local Finance Officer Named
  Monday, October 03, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) Commissioner Ellen Williams are pleased to announce that Dan Waits, Executive Director of the Office of Financial Management and Administration for GOLD has been named the State Local Debt Officer and the State Local Finance Officer for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Waits will continue his duties as Executive Director in addition to these new duties.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Allocates Funding for Petersburg Community Center and Library
  Thursday, September 29, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the Boone County. Funds will be used for the Petersburg Community Center and Library.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Allocates Funding for Sanitary Wastewater System for 2,485 Leitchfield Residents
  Thursday, September 29, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Leitchfield. Funds will be used for the Leitchfield Wastewater Rehabilitation Project.
• Governor Fletcher Brings Over $2 Million in Funding to Harlan County and Announces a Recovery Kentucky Center
  Wednesday, September 28, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) brought Harlan County and its residents over $2.65 million in funding for various projects. Additionally, Governor Fletcher spoke about the Recovery Kentucky Center that has been pre-selected for Harlan County.
• Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA) Elects Myralee Smith-Cowley
  Wednesday, September 28, 2005
  Myralee Smith-Cowley, Executive Director of the Office of Grants within the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) has been elected to serve on the Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA) Board.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards the City of Butler Grant Funding
  Monday, September 19, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $775,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Butler. Funds will be used for the Williams Manor Housing Project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Brings Funds to Union County
  Wednesday, September 14, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced four line-items for the city of Uniontown and Union County last night at the Green River Area Development District (GRADD) annual dinner. The Governor’s line-item funds, generated from House Bill (HB) 267, will be used for multiple projects.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Funding for Montgomery County Law Enforcement
  Thursday, September 08, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announced today Body Armor Funding for Mount Sterling Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department received $5,946 and Mount Sterling Police Department received $3,207 to purchase body armor units.
• Governor Fletcher Grants Funding for Rowan County Big Woods Neighborhood
  Friday, September 02, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $50,000 Recreational Trails grant for Rowan County. The funds will help develop the Rowan County Big Woods Neighborhood Trails Program.
• Lieutenant Governor Steve Pence Brings Funding to Northern Kentucky Communities
  Monday, August 29, 2005
  Lieutenant Governor Steve Pence and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Walton and Body Armor funding for the Kenton County Sheriffs Department, the Campbell County Police Department, the Fort Mitchell Police Department and the Dayton Police Department.
• Governor Fletcher Grants Funding to Floyd County
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $10,459 Recreational Trails grant and a $10,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for Floyd County. Recreational Trails funds will be used to construct two new trails in the area. ARC funds will be used to conduct a tourism industry feasibility study.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development presents funding for the City of Dry Ridge
  Wednesday, August 24, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) presented a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Dry Ridge. The grant will be used for the construction of a skate park.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Presents Check to Wolfe County
  Wednesday, August 24, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $2,328 Body Armor grant for the Wolfe County Sheriff’s Department. Senator Robert Stivers, Representative Adrian Arnold and Representative John Will Stacy were on hand to present the check.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Gives Funding to Adair County Residents
  Wednesday, August 24, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher, the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and the Kentucky Office for Homeland Security announced today a $4,969 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant recommended for funding by Governor Fletcher and a $20,878.66 Homeland Security grant for the city of Columbia. Land and Water Conservation funds will be used to purchase playground equipment. Homeland Security funding will be used to purchase equipment for local law enforcement.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Brings Funds for a Regional Exposition Center
  Friday, August 12, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) presented a $12 million coal severance line-item for the city of Corbin today. The funds, generated from House Bill (HB) 267, will be used to develop the Southeast Regional Agricultural and Exposition Center. This center will be part of an existing complex which houses the Corbin Technology Center.
• Lincoln Trail Area Development District Wins 2005 Spirit of Kentucky Award
  Monday, August 08, 2005
  The Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) was awarded the 2005 Spirit of Kentucky Award at the 30th Annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference held August 4-5, 2005, at the Galt House East in Louisville. The Spirit of Kentucky Award is given to the Area Development District who submits a current project that demonstrates the effective coordination of government resources for multiple government entities.
• 2005 Governor’s Local Issues Conference Brings Over 500 Local Officials
  Monday, August 08, 2005
  The 30th Annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference, held August 4-5, 2005, at the Galt House East in Louisville, sent city, county and special district officials home with tools and information to strengthen their communities.
• 113 Cities Recognized, Inducted to the Renaissance on Main Program
  Monday, August 08, 2005
  Over 100 Kentucky cities were recognized at the 30th Annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference held August 4-5 at the Galt House East in Louisville. Renaissance on Main, the downtown revitalization program, awarded 63 Kentucky cities with the rank of Certified I or Certified II, 36 cities with the rank of Candidate and 14 cities with the rank of Invited. Each city was recognized at the 2005 Governor’s Local Issues Conference luncheon.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Owsley Residents Over $400,000 in Grant Funds
  Thursday, July 14, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $340,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant and a $1,164 Body Armor grant for Owsley County. Senator Robert Stivers and Representative Marie Rader presented the funds to Owsley County on behalf of Governor Fletcher and GOLD.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Awards Body Armor Funds to Five Agencies
  Wednesday, July 13, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today five body armor grants to be awarded to various police departments in southeast Kentucky.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for Meade County
  Tuesday, June 28, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Meade County. The money will be used to renovate and expand the Meade County Health Department.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Presents Check to City of Mount Olivet
  Friday, June 24, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $388 Body Armor grant for the Mount Olivet Police Department. GOLD Legislative Representative Jay Hall was on hand to present the check.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Present Check to City of Guthrie
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $1,426 Body Armor grant for the Guthrie Police Department.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development Present Check to the City of Lancaster
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $1,164 Body Armor grant for the Lancaster Police Department.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announce funding for Marshall County and the City of Hardin
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $323,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Hardin and a $3,880 Body Armor grant for Marshall County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Salyersville Grade School
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today $30,000 in Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) funds for Salyersville Grade School. Funds will be used as to purchase playground equipment for the school.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Louisville
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today $10,000 in Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) funds for the Louisville Metro Corrections Officers. The funds will be used to purchase approximately 30 body armor units.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Loretto Park
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today $20,000 in Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) funds for Loretto Park in Marion County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for the Oldham County Arts and Community Education Center
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today $5,000 in Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) funds for the Oldham County Arts and Community Education Center. The funds will be used for an artist in residence program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Oldham County
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $53,600 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Oldham County. The grant will be used for the Phase I of Conservation Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announce funding for Crittenden County
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $70,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant, a $32,760 Recreational Trails grant and a $1,940 Body Armor grant for Crittenden County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for Estill County
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Estill County. The grant will be used for the Estill County Veterans Memorial.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for Crittenden County
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $70,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Crittenden County. The grant will be used for the Dam 50 Recreational Area.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for the City of Williamsburg
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $43,500 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the City of Williamsburg. The grant will be used for the Williamsburg City Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for the City of Tompkinsville
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $16,649 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Tompkinsville. The grant will be used for the renovations to the Tompkinsville City Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for the City of Salyersville
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $13,624 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Salyersville. The grant will be used for the Ramey Park Bleacher Project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $5,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Rochester. The grant will be used for the Rochester City Park.
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $5,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Rochester. The grant will be used for the Rochester City Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for the City of Paducah
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Paducah. The grant will be used for the Paducah Regional Skate Park Project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for the City of Louisville
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Ernie Fletcher announced today a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Louisville. The grant will be used for the Floyds Fork Trail.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for the city of Germantown
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $13,350 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Germantown. The grant will be used to renovate the Germantown City Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for the City of New Castle
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $257,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of New Castle. The money will be used for a wastewater improvement project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for the city of Fulton
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $35,500 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Fulton. The grant will be used for the Fulton ball fields.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for the city of Florence
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $43,328 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Florence. The grant will be used to purchase playground equipment and surface materials.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for the City of Flatwoods
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $49,466 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Flatwoods. The grant will be used for the B.F. Crager City Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for the City of Horse Cave
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Horse Cave. The grant will be used for Phase I of the Horse Cave City Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for Garrard County
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Garrard County. The grant will be used for the Project KICK.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for the City of Edmonton
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the City of Edmonton. The grant will be used for the Edmonton City Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Hardin County
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Hardin County. The grant will be used for the Rineyville Community Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for the city of Dry Ridge
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Dry Ridge. The grant will be used for the construction of a skate park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Mercer County
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $41,500 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Mercer County. The grant will be used for the Anderson-Dean Skate Park Project.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development presents check to the City of Simpsonville
  Wednesday, June 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $776.00 Body Armor grant for the city of Simpsonville. Deputy Commissioner Cordell Lawrence of the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) was on hand to present the check.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for the city of Columbia
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $4,969 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Columbia. The grant will be used to purchase playground equipment.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for the city of Carrollton
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $15,945 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Carrollton. The grant will be used for the Point Park Development and Renovation Project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for the City of Bradfordsville
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $28,310 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Bradfordsville. The grant will be used for the Bradfordsville School Park Ball Field.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for the City of Benham
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $30,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for the city of Benham. The grant will be used for the Benham Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park Project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Metcalfe County
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $16,275 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Metcalfe County. The grant will be used for the renovations to the Metcalfe County Park and the Sulphur Well Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Owsley County
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Owsley County. The grant will be used for the renovation of the Booneville/Owsley County Recreational Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Perry County
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Perry County. The grant will be used for the Perry County Park Pool.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Pulaski County
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $43,380 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Pulaski County. The grant will be used for the Shopville Community Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development Announce Funding for Spencer County
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $60,250 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant for Spencer County. The grant will be used for the Spencer County Community Park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD)announce grant for Floyd County
  Friday, May 27, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $10,459 Recreational Trails grant for Floyd County.  The funds will be used to construct two new trails in the area.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for the City of Horse Cave
  Friday, May 27, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Horse Cave.  The money will be used to renovate the old Horse Cave State Bank Building.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for Daviess County
  Friday, May 27, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $625,000 Community Development Block Grant for Daviess County.  The CDBG funds will help construct the Highway 60 and Westerfield Drive sewer project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for Breathitt County
  Friday, May 27, 2005
  Several families in Breathitt County will soon have safe drinking water, thanks to a grant from Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for City of Winchester and Clark County
  Friday, May 27, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $2,000,000 Community Development Block Grant for the city of Winchester and Clark County. The funds will help finance the construction of a wastewater treatment plant.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for the City of New Castle
  Thursday, May 26, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $257,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of New Castle.  The money will be used for a wastewater improvement project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for the Kentucky Regional Planning and Development Agency
  Tuesday, May 17, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today two Area Development Fund (ADF) grants of $9,491.46 for the Kentucky Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) to distribute to communities in its region. The grants will be used for the Oldham County Fiscal Court and the Trimble County Ambulance Building.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for the Lincoln Trail Area Development District
  Monday, May 16, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today three Area Development Fund (ADF) grants for the Lincoln Trail Area Development District to distribute to the communities in its region. Meade County and the Cities of Caneyville and Brandenburg will receive funds to pursue various capital purchases.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for the Kentucky River Area Development District
  Monday, May 16, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today two Area Development Fund grants for the Kentucky River Area Development District (KRADD) to distribute to the communities in its region. A $19,163.25 grant will be used to improve telecommunication capabilities at the KRADD Conference Center, and a $3,268 grant will be used for city hall renovations of the city of Hyden.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for the Gateway Area Development District
  Monday, May 16, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today two Area Development Fund (ADF) grants for the Gateway Area Development District to distribute to the communities in its region.  Menifee County will receive $6,750 of Area Development Funds and the city of Morehead will receive $8,568.74.  The grants will be used for the purchase of capital equipment.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for Big Sandy Area Development District
  Monday, May 16, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $22,948 Area Development Fund (ADF) grant for the Big Sandy Area Development to distribute to the communities in its region. The funds will be used to help clean up illegal dumps in Magoffin County.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development presents check to Warren County
  Monday, May 16, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $18,500 Recreational Trails Grant for Warren County.  The grant will help fund a parking improvement project for Lost River Cave and H.P. Thomas parks.
• Lieutenant Governor Steve Pence and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce Body Armor Grants
  Thursday, May 12, 2005
  Lieutenant Governor Steve Pence and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today the commitment of body armor funds for the communities of London, Fort Mitchell, Kenton County and Monroe County.  The funds will be distributed through the Kentucky Body Armor Program, administered by GOLD.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for Woodford County
  Wednesday, May 11, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Woodford County.  The money will be used to complete the second phase of the Huntertown Relocation project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for Taylor County
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $50,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Taylor County.  The money will be used to continue the local microenterprise training program.
• Governor Fletcher and Governor’s Office for Local Development announce grant for Rowan County
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $50,000 Recreational Trails grant for Rowan County.  The funds will help develop the Rowan County Big Woods Neighborhood Trails Program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for the City of Berea
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today the commitment of $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the city of Berea.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funding for the City of Stanford
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today the commitment of $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the city of Stanford to stabilize and restore the Old Presbyterian Meeting House and the Mary Bruce Helm Museum.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and Governor’s Office for Local Development announce Recreational Trails grant for Crittenden County
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $32,760 Recreational Trails grant for the citizens of Crittenden County.  The funds will be used in the first phase of the Dam 50 Recreational Trails Project
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce grant for Menifee and Bath counties
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $19,000 Recreational Trails grant for Menifee and Bath Counties.  The funds help maintain existing multi-use trails in the Morehead Ranger District.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for Lee County
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today an $838,500 Community Development Block Grant for Lee County.  The funds will be for construction of treated water transmission lines and a water storage tank project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for the City of Glencoe
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $743,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Glencoe.  The money will be used to eliminate substandard housing within the city limits.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for the City of Frenchburg
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of Frenchburg.  The money will be used for a community center.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development announce funds for Christian County
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $1 million Community Development Block Grant for Christian County. The funds will help build the Legion Circle Sewer Project.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development presents check to Carter County
  Thursday, May 05, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $50,000 Recreational Trails grant for Carter County.  The funds will go toward Phase I in the production of 1.7 miles of trail.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher presents check to the City of West Liberty
  Friday, April 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of West Liberty.  The money will be used to fund a wastewater treatment and collection system improvements project.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development presents check to City of Florence
  Friday, April 22, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $50,000 Recreational Trails Grant for the City of Florence.  GOLD Acting Commissioner Cordell Lawrence presented the check that will help develop a recreational trail in Florence’s Stringtown Park.
• Governor Fletcher presents checks to Clark County
  Thursday, April 21, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Clark County and $960,000 in CDBG funds for the City of Winchester.  The funds for both grants will be used to assist in the purchase of equipment.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development presents check to Powell County
  Tuesday, April 19, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $284,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Powell County.  The money will be used to provide 1.3 miles of sewer line to serve the Nada Tunnel Road.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development presents check to Estill County
  Tuesday, April 19, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $50,000 Recreational Trails grant for Estill County.  The funds will be used towards the construction of a trail and trailhead facilities.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development presents check to City of Lewisport
  Tuesday, April 12, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of Lewisport.  The money will be used to provide natural gas service to a new industry.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development presents check to City of Edmonton
  Monday, April 11, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $275,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of Edmonton.  The money will be used to provide a dedicated electric transmission line to serve the city’s industrial park
• City of Russell Springs Receives Community Development Block Grant
  Thursday, April 07, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of Russell Springs.  The money will be used to assist in building a senior center for Russell County.
• Governor’s Office for Local Development presents check to Harlan County
  Monday, March 28, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today a $50,000 Recreational Trails grant for Harlan County.  Commissioner Darrell D. Brock, Jr. of the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) was on hand to present the check which will go towards assisting in the production of a Recreational Vehicle (RV) park.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher names Governor's Office for Local Development Chief of Staff
  Monday, March 28, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the appointment of Colleen Blouin to the position of Chief of Staff for the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD).
• Casey County receives Community Development Block Grant
  Wednesday, March 23, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Casey County.  The money will be used to assist in the purchase of equipment to lease to Liberty Water Tank, LLC (LWT).
• Governor Ernie Fletcher appoints Louisville Metro Councilwoman
  Friday, February 25, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the appointment of Louisville Metro Councilwoman Denise Bentley to a position within the administration.   Bentley will serve as a liaison to the Louisville Metro and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government councils under the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD).
• Governor Fletcher presents check to Russell County
  Friday, February 18, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today an $800,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Russell County.  The money will be used to assist in providing for the purchase of equipment for lease to Bruss North America.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher presents Lewis County with $1 million in grant funding
  Tuesday, February 15, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Lewis County and the City of Vanceburg.  The grant funds will be used to assist in building a new 6,500 square foot health department.  The current facility serves 2,257 patients in the area.
• Downtown Revitalization Program Undergoes Programmatic Changes 
  Friday, February 11, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today that the Renaissance Kentucky program will undergo programmatic changes that will streamline operations and assist cities working to enhance their downtowns.  
• Governor commits CDBG funds for Pike County water project
  Friday, January 14, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today the commitment of $1 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a Pike County water supply project
• GOLD Commissioner taps former manager of Henderson Water Utility for KIA job
  Friday, January 07, 2005
  Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) Commissioner Darrell Brock, Jr. has named John S. Tapp, Ph.D., P.E., as executive assistant to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA), which is now administratively attached to GOLD.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher announces Recovery Kentucky
  Tuesday, January 04, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today “Recovery Kentucky,” an initiative to help Kentuckians recover from substance abuse that often leads to chronic homelessness.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher announces grant funds for the city of Shelbyville
  Wednesday, December 15, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today that the city of Shelbyville is the recipient of a $250,000 Renaissance Kentucky grant.
• Governor commits CDBG funds for Falmouth project
  Thursday, December 09, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher, the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and Senator Katie Stine, R-Ft. Thomas, announced today the commitment of $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for an ambitious downtown renewal project in the city of Falmouth.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher approves $1 million grant to Hodgenville
  Wednesday, November 10, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of Hodgenville.
• Governor Fletcher approves funding for water project in Anderson County 
  Monday, November 01, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced Friday that Anderson County will receive $972,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a water expansion project.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher announces $250,000 grant for city of Cadiz
  Friday, October 22, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $250,000 Renaissance Kentucky grant for the city of Cadiz to rehabilitate a downtown building into a public meeting hall and community center.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher approves $500,000 grant for senior center in White Plains
  Friday, October 22, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the city of White Plains in Hopkins County.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher approves funding for downtown Danville parking structure
  Tuesday, September 21, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a $650,000 award in Renaissance Kentucky funds for the city of Danville.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher awards city of Flatwoods $500,000 for Senior Center
  Tuesday, September 21, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today that the city of Flatwoods will receive $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the construction of a senior citizens center.
• The Governor’s Office for Local Development accepts grant applications for the Recreational Trails funding program
  Monday, September 20, 2004
  The Governor's Office for Local Development (GOLD) is accepting grant applications for the 2005 Recreational Trails Program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and Transportation Cabinet Secretary Maxwell C. Bailey Appoint Bill Nighbert Commissioner of the Department of Intergovernmental Programs
  Monday, September 13, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and Transportation Cabinet Secretary Maxwell C. Bailey have appointed Bill Nighbert to serve as Commissioner for the Department of Intergovernmental Programs.
• Kentucky Infrastructure Authority administers new loan for Owenton
  Friday, August 27, 2004
  The only county in Kentucky not to have a natural gas supply line is getting one, thanks in part to a $1 million low-interest loan approved by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority’s (KIA) Gas System Restoration and Development Board. KIA is attached administratively to the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and oversees projects that relate to infrastructure development
• Governor announces $1 million housing grant for the city of Springfield
  Thursday, August 19, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office  for Local Development (GOLD) announced today a commitment of  $1 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the city of Springfield.
• Governor Fletcher Announces Broad Organizational Change for Department for Local Government
  Monday, July 19, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today extensive changes for the agency formally known as the Department for Local Government (DLG). 
• Governor Announces Body Armor Funding for Law Enforcement Officials 
  Monday, July 19, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), formerly the Department for Local Government, Commissioner Darrell D. Brock, Jr. announced today the awarding of funds for 483 bulletproof vests and six canine vests to 39 police agencies that made applications through the Kentucky Body Armor Program. 
• Anderson County Pipe Dream Now Reality
  Monday, July 19, 2004
  The residents of west Anderson County will finally have access to safe drinking water.  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the approval of $971,000 in the form of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to improve the area’s water infrastructure by converting the current cistern method to a safer waterline distribution system.
• Murray receives Renaissance Kentucky funds for renovation project
  Monday, June 28, 2004
  The renovation of the former Murray Post Office into the Calloway County Renaissance Center has received an infusion of state dollars for phase two of the project.