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• Gov. Beshear Announces Resignation of Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Janie Miller
  Tuesday, February 07, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear announced today that Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Secretary Janie Miller has resigned her position, effective Feb. 29, to seek other opportunities. Sec. Miller was among Gov. Beshear’s first appointments in his first term and brought a broad wealth of state government and health care program knowledge to this key area of human service programs.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Jefferson National Financial to Expand Operations, Move Corporate Headquarters to Louisville
  Tuesday, February 07, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Jefferson National Financial Corp. (JNFC) will relocate its headquarters from New York to Louisville, creating 95 jobs at an average annual salary of more than $85,000. Jefferson National Financial also plans a 16,000-square-foot expansion to its existing or nearby facility in Louisville.
• Gov. Beshear joins Attorney General, Legislative Leadership to Support Wide-Ranging Prescription Drug Abuse Bills
  Monday, February 06, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined Attorney General Jack Conway, House Speaker Greg Stumbo, Senate Majority Leader Robert Stivers, Sen. Jimmy Higdon and other legislators to highlight broad prescription drug legislation designed to reduce the destructive impact of prescription drug abuse on Kentucky families. Multiple legislators have joined the effort by sponsoring legislation, all of which is targeted to help fight prescription drug abuse.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Holley Performance Products to Expand Operations in Bowling Green, Create 136 Jobs
  Friday, February 03, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Warren County-based Holley Performance Products plans to create 136 jobs, add an additional product line, build a new warehouse and refurbish existing facilities – all at an investment of more than $7.7 million.
• Gov. Beshear Announces $1 Million Housing Development Project in Newport
  Friday, February 03, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined local leaders to announce funding for a new development project that addresses housing revitalization needs for the city of Newport.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline to Expand Headquarters Footprint in Owensboro, Add up to 20 New Jobs
  Wednesday, February 01, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline will expand its presence in Owensboro, constructing a second facility for its headquarters expansion. The nearly $5.3 million project will help create up to 20 new jobs over the next few years.
• Gov. Beshear Directs Immediate Development of Options for Western Kentucky Bridge
  Friday, January 27, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced the immediate review of options for restoring the US 68/KY 80 bridge over Kentucky Lake after a large vessel struck the span last night and destroyed a main truss.
• Post Glover Chooses Northern Kentucky for Expansion, Project to Create 19 New Jobs
  Thursday, January 26, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced the power resistor company, Post Glover, will consolidate an Ohio-based and Northern Kentucky-based operation into one larger facility in the Northern Kentucky area, creating 19 new jobs in the region. The expansion will entail a nearly $5 million investment in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Celebrates Grand Opening of Magna Seating of America in Bullitt County; Company to Supply Ford Motor Co.
  Tuesday, January 24, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today participated in the grand opening of Magna Seating of America’s new 139,500-square-foot Bullitt County facility. The nearly $20 million investment is expected to create up to 450 new jobs within the next few years – 216 jobs more than originally planned.
• Gov. Beshear Announces SMC to Begin Operations in Nicholasville, Create 94 New Jobs
  Monday, January 23, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and company officials from SMC LLC to announce the company will establish a manufacturing facility in Nicholasville. The start-up company plans to hire 94 employees as a result of the nearly $1.9 million investment.
• Gov. Beshear’s Statement on House Bill 1
  Friday, January 20, 2012
  “Redistricting is always a partisan process, and the current situation is no exception. However, the action directed by the Senate President to move Senator Kathy Stein’s district in Lexington to northeast Kentucky in order to keep her from being able to run for re-election, and moving western Kentucky Senator Dorsey Ridley’s district to Lexington, goes beyond partisanship. It reflects a personal vindictiveness that should have no place in this process.
• Governor Beshear describes 2012-2018 Kentucky Highway Plan
  Thursday, January 19, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today told business and industry leaders from across Kentucky about the 2012-2018 Recommended Highway Plan he has sent to the General Assembly.
• Gov. Beshear Announces M&M Trucking to Add 10 New Jobs in Webster County
  Thursday, January 19, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Webster County-based M&M Trucking will expand and relocate into a new 8,600-square-foot facility in Dixon. The additional space will allow the company to create 10 new jobs and a more than $310,000 investment.
• Governor Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff on Jan. 19
  Thursday, January 19, 2012
  Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff today, Jan. 19, 2012, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Gov. Beshear: Deep, Painful Cuts Required to Balance Budget
  Tuesday, January 17, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear presented his biennial budget proposal to the General Assembly tonight, a budget he termed “inadequate for the needs of our people.” The Governor pointed to slow-to-recover revenues and loss of one-time funds, combined with the lingering effects of a devastating recession, as the culprits for the dismal budget outlook.
• Gov. Beshear Urges Kentuckians to Remember Dr. King
  Sunday, January 15, 2012
  As we celebrate the life, vision and accomplishments of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let us not forget that his legacy lives on through all of us.
• Energy Management Initiative Reduces Energy Use, Utility Costs in State Buildings
  Thursday, January 12, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced the launch of a public website that tracks real-time savings resulting from the Commonwealth Energy Management and Control System’s (CEMCS) pilot project.
• Kentucky Leaps 20 Spots in National Education Ranking
  Thursday, January 12, 2012
  Kentucky’s ranking in an annual grading of all states on key education indicators rose dramatically this year, placing the state 14th in the nation for its work on academic standards, the teaching profession and many other variables related to public education.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Aichi Forge USA to Expand Scott County Plant, Add 26 New Jobs
  Wednesday, January 11, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Aichi Forge USA Inc. will expand its Georgetown plant, adding 26 new jobs at its only U.S. operation.
• Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Soldier
  Tuesday, January 10, 2012
  Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Gov. Beshear Joins Kentucky’s Three Automakers at North American International Auto Show, Promotes Kentucky’s Auto Industry
  Tuesday, January 10, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined company leaders from Kentucky’s three automakers, Toyota, Ford and GM, to promote Kentucky’s booming auto industry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
• Gov. Beshear’s Statement Regarding University Hospital’s Revised Merger Proposal
  Monday, January 09, 2012
  “Last week, University representatives offered us some ideas to address our concerns about the original proposed merger partnership. Attorney General Conway and I have carefully evaluated those ideas, but found that they will not satisfy our concerns about the merger proposal.
• Olympic Steel Surpasses Initial Growth Plans, Adds Second Facility in Mount Sterling, 40 Additional Jobs
  Monday, January 09, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Olympic Steel will expand the scope of its plans to locate in Mount Sterling. The company first announced last summer it would locate a new steel service center there, creating 20 new jobs.
• Governor Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff on Jan. 10
  Monday, January 09, 2012
  Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 in honor of a Fort Knox soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Gov. Beshear Urges Kentuckians to Apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit
  Monday, January 09, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined Congressman Ben Chandler, Lexington Mayor Jim Gray and others at the United Way of the Bluegrass to launch his annual campaign to urge eligible Kentuckians to apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable federal tax credit for low- and middle-income working individuals and families.
• Kentucky Takes Top Honors in National Magazine’s 2011 Economic Development Deal of the Year Competition
  Friday, January 06, 2012
  The Commonwealth of Kentucky and Ford Motor Co. have earned the distinction of being named 2011 Economic Development Deal of the Year by national magazine Business Facilities. The project, which was selected by a judging panel of industry experts, emerged as the winner in a competitive field of 23 other big-ticket projects from across the U.S.
• Kentucky among first states invited into national ACT Certified Work Ready Communities Academy
  Friday, January 06, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear, along with the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet and Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (KWIB) announced today that Kentucky is among the first states to be accepted into the national ACT Certified Work Ready Communities Academy. Membership in the academy will help Kentucky be a national leader in developing the local workforce skills necessary to meet current employer demands and attract businesses to the state in the future.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Blue Ribbon Commission on Tax Reform; Calls for Fairer, More Competitive Tax Code
  Thursday, January 05, 2012
  At the annual Kentucky Chamber Day dinner in Lexington, Governor Steve Beshear announced he will appoint a new commission on tax reform, led by Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson. The Blue Ribbon Commission on Tax Reform will study issues related to taxes in the state and will also hold public meetings on the subject. The Governor will also hire a consultant to study what tax efforts are working in nearby states.
• Gov. Beshear Authorizes Funding for Heating Crisis Program
  Thursday, January 05, 2012
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced the immediate distribution of $9.5 million in additional federal appropriations for Kentucky’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
• Gov. Beshear Outlines Bold Legislative Agenda in State of the Commonwealth Address
  Wednesday, January 04, 2012
  In his fifth State of the Commonwealth address, Governor Steve Beshear laid out a robust and expansive legislative agenda and challenged lawmakers to avoid partisanship and work together in order to improve Kentuckians’ lives.
• Gov. Beshear’s Statement on Gatewood Galbraith
  Wednesday, January 04, 2012
  “Jane and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Gatewood’s passing. He was a gutsy, articulate and passionate advocate who never shied away from a challenge or potential controversy.
• Homeownership Opportunities Still Available Through State Housing Agency
  Tuesday, January 03, 2012
  Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC), the state housing finance agency, is offering the lowest rates in its 40-year history.
• Gov. Beshear’s Statement on Proposed University of Louisville Hospital Merger
  Tuesday, January 03, 2012
  “For the last several months, I have consulted with Attorney General Jack Conway, State Auditor Crit Luallen, officials from the University of Louisville and the proposed merger partners, health care and finance experts, and concerned citizens from across the Commonwealth on a proposal to merge University Hospital and Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Healthcare in Louisville with those owned or controlled by Catholic Health Initiatives in Kentucky, in order to create a statewide network of health care facilities.
• Gov. Beshear’s Statement on Ohio River Bridges Project
  Thursday, December 29, 2011
  “This is an enormous step in our progress to begin building both bridges in 2012. By playing to each state’s strengths, we are lowering the cost of the project, increasing competition, and speeding the construction of these critical bridges. I appreciate Gov. Mitch Daniels for his efforts to bring this project to fruition, as well as the work of both states’ transportation leadership and the Bridges Authority.”
• Gov. Beshear’s Top 10 Accomplishments of 2011
  Wednesday, December 28, 2011
  Attracting and protecting thousands of jobs for Kentuckians, and providing financial stewardship in a difficult economy are among the achievements Governor Steve Beshear highlighted in his “Top 10 Accomplishments of 2011” released today.
• Governor Beshear Responds to New Poll Results on Gaming
  Tuesday, December 27, 2011
  “Once again, a new poll shows Kentuckians demand an opportunity to vote on expanded gaming. The call for a direct vote by the people of this state has only gotten stronger over the last few years, and we should not make our citizens wait a moment longer to have their voices heard.
• Gov. Beshear Orders Thorough Review of Proposal to Add University of Pikeville to State University System
  Tuesday, December 27, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear announced today that a study of the advisability and feasibility of adding the University of Pikeville to the state university system will begin immediately.
• Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Fort Knox Soldier
  Tuesday, December 27, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Knox soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Gov. Beshear Announces $47 Million in Federal Funding to Restore Abandoned Mine Lands in Kentucky
  Wednesday, December 21, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources has received $46.9 million in funding from the federal government for mitigating the impacts posed by abandoned mine lands in Kentucky.
• Gov. Beshear Announces $1.5 Million to benefit Union College’s Nursing and Health Sciences Program
  Monday, December 19, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced $1.5 million in multi-county coal severance funding to benefit Union College’s Nursing and Health Sciences Program.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Wilbert Plastic Services Inc. in Lebanon to Add 150 New Jobs
  Wednesday, December 14, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Wilbert Plastic Services Inc. (WPS) will create 150 new jobs in the city of Lebanon and Marion County area thanks to the addition of a new product line to manufacture parts for Ford Motor Company.
• Governor Steve Beshear Delivers 2011 Inaugural address
  Tuesday, December 13, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear was sworn in today as Kentucky’s Governor. He delivered the following address during the public swearing-in ceremony on the State Capitol front steps in Frankfort.
• Inauguration Day will be a Frankfort Reunion for Beshear, Abramson
  Tuesday, December 13, 2011
  It’s been 30 years since Governor Steve Beshear and Lieutenant Governor-elect Jerry Abramson both worked in the state’s Capitol building, but that will all change after they take the oath today to serve in the Commonwealth’s two highest constitutional offices.
• Gov. Steve Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson Sworn In at Midnight Ceremony in Capitol Rotunda
  Tuesday, December 13, 2011
  Affirming to uphold the Kentucky Constitution and pledging that he had never fought a duel, Governor Steve Beshear was sworn in for his second consecutive term as Governor of Kentucky in a midnight ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda.
• Kentucky’s 59th Inauguration By the Numbers
  Monday, December 12, 2011
  Thousands of people will take part in Tuesday’s inauguration events. Here are a few interesting facts and figures about this historic day.
• Winner of First Lady’s Inaugural Essay Contest to Attend 59th Inauguration of Gov. Steve Beshear
  Monday, December 12, 2011
  A 14-year-old Lexington middle school student will share the inaugural stage with Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear tomorrow as the winner of an essay contest sponsored by First Lady Jane Beshear.
• Inaugural Events to Showcase Kentucky Entertainment
  Monday, December 12, 2011
  Kentucky musicians, vocalists and other performers will entertain the crowds at the state’s 59th Inauguration on Dec. 13. Many events surrounding the public swearing in of Gov. Steve Beshear and Lt. Governor-elect Jerry Abramson are free and open to the public.
• Frankfort Rolls Out the Welcome for Visitors to 59th Inauguration
  Sunday, December 11, 2011
  Kentucky’s historic capital city, the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) and local businesses will welcome visitors to Frankfort on Dec. 13 for Inauguration Day activities.
• From the Inaugural Ball to White Cake and Biscuits, Kentucky Inauguration Steeped in Tradition
  Friday, December 09, 2011
  When Governor Steve Beshear is sworn in Dec. 13 to his second term as Kentucky’s highest state official, he will embrace many of the Commonwealth’s historic and colorful inaugural traditions.
• Free Public Parking and Shuttle Service Available at Governor’s Inauguration
  Friday, December 09, 2011
  Visitors who want to take in all the sights and sounds of Kentucky’s 59th Governor’s Inauguration on Dec. 13 can do so by taking advantage of free public parking venues and shuttle service. The Inaugural Committee today also announced street closures and the Inauguration Parade route in an effort to answer questions about traffic concerns during the celebration.
• Inaugural Worship Service Moves to the Convention Center
  Thursday, December 08, 2011
  For the first time in many years, the traditional Inaugural Worship Service will be open to the public. This year’s service will be held at the Frankfort Convention Center at 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 13, kicking off a day of free, public events.
• Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $500,000 to Enhance Kentucky Tourism
  Wednesday, December 07, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced 18 new Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) project grants to help enhance tourism across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Department for Local Government (DLG) will administer the funds, totaling $558,537, to project awardees.
• Gov. Beshear Celebrates TMK IPSCO Investment, Breaks Ground for Ferrous Metal Processing in Northern Kentucky
  Wednesday, December 07, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from TMK IPSCO and Ferrous Metal Processing to celebrate a partnership that will retain nearly 300 Kentucky jobs, bring 20 new jobs and entail a $27.6 million capital investment in Northern Kentucky.
• Inaugural Worship Service to Collect Toys for Kentucky Military Families
  Tuesday, December 06, 2011
  Guests planning to attend the Inaugural Worship Service at the Frankfort Convention Center on Dec. 13 are asked to bring a new toy for the Kentucky National Guard’s Operation Military Cheer, a program that helps Kentucky military service members who may need assistance during the holiday season.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Mingua Beef Jerky to Add 10 New Jobs in Bourbon County
  Tuesday, December 06, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Mingua Beef Jerky Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of assorted flavors of beef jerky, will expand into a new 30,000-square-foot building in the Paris/Bourbon County Industrial Park. The move will accommodate an increase in demand for its natural-style products, creating 10 new jobs and a more than $2 million investment.
• Gov. Beshear Announces $1.8 Million Available for Watershed Restoration
  Tuesday, December 06, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced $1.8 million in grants are available for projects in Kentucky to help clean up polluted streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater and for projects that protect water resources.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Plymouth Tube Company to Invest More Than $12.1 Million in Hopkinsville Plant,
  Monday, December 05, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Plymouth Tube Company to announce the company will make a more than $12.1 million investment in its 130,000-square-foot Hopkinsville plant, allowing it to meet customer demand and retain its existing 93 employees.
• Gov. Beshear Joins Westlake Chemical in Announcing $40 Million Investment in Calvert City Plant
  Monday, December 05, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) to announce the company will invest $40 million in its Calvert City plant, supporting the retention of 380 Kentucky jobs. The company plans to perform a major modification of ethylene furnaces that will ultimately reduce costs, improve operating efficiency and consume less energy. The modifications are expected to be completed by mid-2013.
• Gov. Beshear Opens Records of Child Fatality Cases
  Tuesday, November 29, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today directed the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) to open the records of cases in which child abuse or neglect resulted in a child fatality or near fatality.
• Kentucky Jumps 6 Spots to No. 25 on Forbes’ 2011 Best States for Business List
  Monday, November 28, 2011
  In just one year, Kentucky has climbed six places to No. 25 on Forbes’ annual Best States for Business list, released last week. Kentucky’s ranking ties only one other state for the largest increase over a 4-year period, jumping 19 spots since 2008.
• Governor’s Inauguration to be Frugal, Family-Friendly Celebration
  Monday, November 28, 2011
  The upcoming 59th Kentucky Governor’s Inauguration will cost significantly less than prior inaugurals but will still offer many free events suitable for Kentucky families, according to Inauguration Executive Director Bob Stewart.
• Gov. Beshear declares Nov. 26 as ‘Small Business Saturday’ in Kentucky
  Wednesday, November 23, 2011
  In an effort to encourage Kentuckians to shop locally and support Kentucky business, Governor Steve Beshear today declared Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 as “Small Business Saturday” in Kentucky.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Daicel Safety Tube Processing to Locate New Manufacturing Operation in Beaver Dam
  Monday, November 21, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Daicel Safety Tube Processing, a Japanese automotive components manufacturer, will locate a new manufacturing facility in Beaver Dam, creating 25 new jobs. The $8.8 million investment represents the third Daicel plant to locate in Beaver Dam, bringing the company’s total Kentucky employment to 525.
• Governor Beshear makes appointment to Boards and Commissions
  Friday, November 18, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear has made the following appointment to Kentucky boards and commissions:
• Gov. Beshear Announces Grants to Clean Up Illegal Dumps in 29 Kentucky Counties
  Monday, November 14, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced that approximately $2.1 million in grant funding has been awarded by the Kentucky Pride Fund for cleanup of 171 illegal dumps in 29 counties across the Commonwealth.
• Governor Beshear Calls Special Election to Fill Vacant Legislative Seat
  Thursday, November 10, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today set a special election date to fill a vacant legislative seat in the 82nd House district. Rep. Dewayne Bunch resigned his office last month in order to focus on his recovery from a head injury earlier this year.
• Governor Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff on Nov. 10
  Wednesday, November 09, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011 in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Gov. Beshear Participates in Ribbon-Cutting for MD2U Management; Louisville Company is Creating 50 New Jobs
  Wednesday, November 09, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from MD2U Management to celebrate the expansion of the in-home medical provider’s Louisville headquarters. The company will more than triple the size of its workforce over the next years, adding 50 new jobs to its existing employment base of 22. Additionally, the expansion will result in a capital investment of nearly $1.7 million in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces $4.1 Million in Homeland Security Grants
  Wednesday, November 09, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced $4.1 million in State Homeland Security Grants for 125 projects across the Commonwealth. The funding supports 911 programs, mobile computers and radios, bomb detection devices and first-responder training.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Honorary Committee for 11-11-11 Veterans Initiative
  Monday, November 07, 2011
  Two lawmakers and four veterans’ groups have been named by Governor Steve Beshear to the Honorary Committee of his 11-11-11 initiative, which has highlighted state veterans and active duty service members over the last 6 months.
• Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Announce $1 Million for Appalachian Rural Development Philanthropy Initiative
  Monday, November 07, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers today announced $1 million in ARC grants to support the Appalachian Rural Development Philanthropy Initiative (ARDPI). Governor Beshear joined Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Earl Gohl and other community leaders in Somerset for today’s announcement.
• Gov. Beshear Appoints Members of Prescription Advisory Council
  Friday, November 04, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced the appointment of 11 health professionals to a panel that will help authorized agencies identify suspicious drug prescribing habits by medical professionals – part of the administration’s ongoing effort to combat prescription drug abuse in Kentucky.
• Gov. Beshear announces funding for weather systems to improve safety at 14 Kentucky airports
  Thursday, November 03, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced the planned installation of new weather detection technology – Automated Weather Observation Systems or AWOS – to improve safety at 14 Kentucky airports.
• Kentucky’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Seeks Citizenship Nominations, Essays, Artwork for 2012 Awards
  Thursday, November 03, 2011
  The Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission, part of the Governor’s Office of Minority Empowerment, is seeking nominations for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Citizenship Award, along with essays and artwork for the esteemed King Award.
• Gov. Beshear Announces New Senior Center in Loretto
  Thursday, November 03, 2011
  The city of Loretto is home to a new senior citizens center, thanks to a grant approved by Governor Steve Beshear. The Department for Local Government (DLG) Commissioner Tony Wilder and local leaders from Loretto announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that will help turn a city-owned, former nursing home into the new facility.
• Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Fort Campbell Soldier
  Wednesday, November 02, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Gov. Beshear Announces ‘Day One’ of Medicaid Managed Care in Kentucky
  Tuesday, November 01, 2011
  “As of today, managed care for more than half a million Kentucky Medicaid recipients is a reality. This shift will save taxpayers $1.3 billion over the next three years, while at the same time making health care more efficient for the families who depend on it. As I promised earlier this year, we pursued a very aggressive timetable for the transition. We demanded swift action and cost savings from the new contractors, and worked with medical providers to make sure patients would continue to receive excellent health care. Our efforts will pay off not only for Medicaid recipients, but also for Kentucky taxpayers.”
• Gov. Beshear Congratulates Centre College, Host of 2012 Vice Presidential Debate
  Monday, October 31, 2011
  "Centre College has a proven track record of successful national events, and I offer my hearty congratulations to the school for being selected again to host a vice presidential debate. Centre provides a rich academic tradition and an emphasis on civic engagement that the selection committee has clearly found very compelling. I am excited that once again, all eyes will be on Danville, Kentucky as the nation prepares for the upcoming presidential election."
• Gov. Beshear Announces 3 Louisville Companies to Invest $22 Million, Retain 340 Kentucky Workers, Create 14 Additional Jobs
  Monday, October 31, 2011
  A unique three-member partnership utilizing the state’s first active energy services biomass project will bring $22 million in investment and 14 new jobs to Louisville, Governor Steve Beshear announced today.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Federal Approval of Medicaid Managed Care Contracts
  Monday, October 31, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear announced today that the state received notice from the federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) that it has deemed Kentucky’s Medicaid managed care systems prepared for this week’s transition of more than 500,000 Kentucky Medicaid recipients to managed care.
• Gov. Beshear Participates in Ground Blessing for Indian-owned Flex Films Manufacturing Facility in Elizabethtown
  Monday, October 31, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and Flex Films officials in Elizabethtown to take part in a ground blessing ceremony in preparation for the flexible packaging company’s first U.S. manufacturing plant. The project, which will occur in two phases, stems from Gov. Beshear’s first economic development trip to India in the fall of 2010.
• Gov. Beshear, Mayor Fischer Welcome Ford President, Celebrate New Ford Investment in Louisville
  Thursday, October 27, 2011
  Investments totaling $1.2 billion and 3,100 new jobs was the cause for celebration today as Governor Steve Beshear and Ford Motor Company President of the Americas Mark Fields joined Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, UAW representatives and other community officials to recognize the partnership that made it all possible.
• Gov. Beshear ceremonially opens modernized Mall Road
  Wednesday, October 26, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear, joined by a host of community leaders, today cut a ribbon to ceremonially open a revitalized Mall Road in Florence, a major artery through one of Kentucky’s premier retail corridors.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Propulsys to Make Nearly $9.5 Million Investment in Hopkinsville Headquarters, Retain 207 Employees
  Tuesday, October 25, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Propulsys to announce the company will make a nearly $9.5 million investment in its Hopkinsville headquarters operation.
• Gov. Beshear inaugurates new Interstate 69
  Tuesday, October 25, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear, accompanied by federal highway officials and business leaders, today ceremonially unveiled a red, white and blue shield sign designating Kentucky’s newest interstate highway – Interstate 69 in Western Kentucky.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Brown Jordan International to Locate Distribution Center in Simpsonville, Create 12 New Jobs
  Tuesday, October 25, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Brown Jordan International, the largest outdoor furniture manufacturer in the United States, will locate a new distribution center in Simpsonville, creating 12 new jobs. The nearly $4 million investment entails the purchase of an existing 84,000-square-foot facility that will handle direct-to-customer sales, replacement parts fulfillment and returns.
• Gov. Beshear Announces $2.9 Million Federal Grant to Prevent Runoff Pollution in the Commonwealth
  Monday, October 24, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced the award of approximately $2.9 million in a federal grant to 11 communities and organizations around the state for the development of watershed management plans and implementation of nonpoint source pollution controls.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Montebello Packaging to Expand in Marion County, Adding 26 New Jobs
  Thursday, October 20, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Montebello Packaging to announce the company’s more than $24.2 million expansion. The growth will entail new construction, equipment and product lines and will create 26 new jobs. The Lebanon plant currently employs 108.
• Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Fort Knox Soldier
  Wednesday, October 19, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Knox soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Linamar Corporation to Undergo Major Expansion, Adding 138 New Jobs in Northern Kentucky
  Tuesday, October 18, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Linamar Corporation to announce the company will make a significant investment in its Northern Kentucky operation. The company plans to purchase new equipment totaling $40.8 million and will more than double the size of its workforce, creating 138 new jobs.
• Gov. Beshear Launches Website to Better Serve Businesses
  Monday, October 17, 2011
  In an effort to better serve the business community across the Commonwealth, Governor Steve Beshear today joined state and government leaders to launch a one-stop business website to help businesses start and operate in a more efficient way.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Fortis Manufacturing to Establish First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Glasgow, Creating 100 New Jobs
  Monday, October 17, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Canadian-based Beta Tech Inc. to announce the company will locate its first U.S. manufacturing facility, Fortis Manufacturing, in Glasgow, creating 100 new jobs over the next several years.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas to Establish Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Production in Harrodsburg
  Monday, October 17, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas Inc. to announce the company has selected its Mercer County plant as the site of its North American lithium-ion battery packs production.
• Governor Beshear Directs Creation of Prescription Advisory Council
  Friday, October 14, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today issued an Executive Order creating an advisory council of doctors, pharmacists, nurses and law enforcement to recommend guidelines for determining irregular prescribing habits through the state’s prescription drug monitoring system.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Carhartt to Reinvest in Hopkins County Operation; Retain, Add Hundreds of Employees
  Wednesday, October 12, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Carhartt Inc. in Hanson to announce the company will make a significant investment in its Hopkins County plant – more than $11 million with more possible in the future – to improve operational efficiencies and energy conservation.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Circuit Judge
  Friday, October 07, 2011
• Gov. Beshear Announces Initiative to Allow Students to Earn College Credit in High School
  Friday, October 07, 2011
  In a global economy where a well-paying job demands a high-quality education, Governor Steve Beshear today announced high school students may earn college credit under a new agreement among three state education partners.
• Governor Beshear Announces Initiatives to Combat Prescription Abuse
  Thursday, October 06, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined Attorney General Jack Conway and House Speaker Greg Stumbo in a multi-pronged effort to reduce the destructive impact of prescription drug abuse on Kentucky families. The three officials, who have each served as Attorney General, are working together to battle the prescription drug problem in their current positions.
• Governor Beshear’s Statement Regarding New Ford Contract, Investment and Jobs
  Tuesday, October 04, 2011
  “There is good news for everyone associated with Ford Motor Company today in Kentucky. I congratulate Ford and the United Auto Workers on a successful contract negotiation, and we look forward to a quick approval vote.
• Kentucky Among Top States for Child Safety in Disasters
  Tuesday, October 04, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear announced today that Kentucky has been ranked among the top states in Save the Children’s annual National Report Card on Protecting Children During Disasters.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Self-Insurance of State Vehicles Will Save the Commonwealth $750,000 Annually
  Monday, October 03, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced the Commonwealth has begun self-insuring state-owned vehicles – a move that will save taxpayers approximately $750,000 each year.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Danafilms to Expand, Create 25 New Jobs in Simpson County
  Monday, October 03, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced the packaging firm, Danafilms Inc., will add a new produce line and invest just over $12 million in its Simpson County plant. The German-owned company will nearly double the size of its Franklin workforce, creating 25 new jobs as a result of the expansion.
• Gov. Beshear expands membership of law enforcement council
  Monday, October 03, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today signed an executive order expanding membership of the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to include representatives of the state’s three law enforcement training academies.
• Gov. Beshear Breaks Ground for Tempur-Pedic Global Headquarters Expansion in Lexington
  Monday, October 03, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Tempur-Pedic to break ground for the company’s global headquarters expansion in Lexington. The new approximately 125,000-square-foot facility in UK’s Coldstream Research Campus is expected to create 65 new jobs, bringing its total employment to just over 300 in the next five years.
• Governors announce plans for Sherman-Minton Bridge repairs
  Friday, September 30, 2011
  Governor Mitch Daniels and Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear said today the two states have agreed on a solution to repair the Sherman-Minton Bridge following three weeks of inspection, testing and analysis.
• Gov. Beshear Announces CMSText to Add 135 New Jobs in Lexington
  Thursday, September 29, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Lexington-based CMSText LLC will expand its mobile marketing company. The expansion will drastically grow the company’s current employment base of 19, creating 135 new jobs. Additionally, the project will result in a capital investment of nearly $4.4 million in the Commonwealth.
• Kentucky Companies Receive Awards for Advanced Biofuels Production, Expansion
  Wednesday, September 28, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will pay Kentucky companies more than $2.1 million to support and ensure the production and expansion of advanced biofuels through its Rural Development mission area.
• Governor Beshear’s Statement on Death of Owsley Brown II
  Tuesday, September 27, 2011
  “Jane and I were deeply saddened to learn of Owsley Brown's passing. He was an unparalleled leader in business, philanthropy, and civic responsibility. Louisville and Kentucky are better places today because of his passion, vision, and gifts. He will be greatly missed, and our thoughts and prayers remain with his wife, Christy, and the Brown family.”
• Tiffany & Co. Opens Lexington Jewelry Manufacturing Facility in Style
  Tuesday, September 27, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear today joined Tiffany & Co. Chairman and CEO Michael J. Kowalski and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new jewelry manufacturing center in Lexington. Community leaders and guests were invited to breakfast at Tiffany to commence the opening, which is creating 125 jobs in the community.
• Gov. Beshear Urges President to Help with Bridges; Save and Create Jobs in Kentucky
  Thursday, September 22, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear told President Barack Obama today that Kentucky’s economic lifeblood depends on safe and adequate transportation infrastructure, as well as reasonable regulation of coal production. The Governor and President met at the Northern Kentucky airport shortly before the President’s speech near the Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati. Gov. Beshear was also scheduled to speak this afternoon with the President’s Chief of Staff, Bill Daley, to reiterate those same concerns.
• Gov. Beshear, First Lady Receive Flu Shots, Encourage Kentuckians to get vaccinated
  Thursday, September 22, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear are calling on all Kentuckians to protect themselves against flu this season. Both recently received their influenza vaccinations from the local First Onsite Clinic nurse practitioners, who provide health care services for state employees in several state office clinics.
• Governor Beshear cuts ribbon on new state police academy
  Thursday, September 22, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined Justice Cabinet leaders and KSP officials to offer the first public glimpse of how a former prison is now functioning as a modern training facility for the Kentucky State Police.
• Gov. Beshear Announces $300,000 for US 460 Corridor Development Plan in Eastern Kentucky
  Thursday, September 22, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined Department for Local Government Commissioner Tony Wilder and local officials to announce funding to comprise a development plan for potential housing, infrastructure and economic enhancement sites surrounding the US 460 corridor in eastern Kentucky.
• Kentucky receives nearly $1.7 million UI integrity grant
  Tuesday, September 20, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Kentucky has been awarded nearly $1.7 million in federal funding to improve program integrity and technology in the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) system. The funding will help Kentucky develop new or enhanced systems to reduce UI fraud.
• Gov. Beshear Announces 50 New Jobs Coming to Simpson County with Location of Premium Services and Expansion of Worldwide Technologies
  Monday, September 19, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Premium Services LLC and Worldwide Technologies in Simpson County to announce the two companies will add a total of 50 new jobs in Franklin. Premium Services has chosen Simpson County as the site of its new manufacturing facility, while Worldwide Technologies will expand its existing operations there. The companies will invest a combined $1.6 million in these projects.
• Gov. Beshear Celebrates Grand Opening of Florida Tile Headquarters in Lexington
  Friday, September 16, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and company officials from Florida Tile to cut the ribbon on the company’s new headquarters facility in Lexington. Florida Tile announced in July 2009 it was moving its headquarters from Lakeland, Fla., to Lexington. The opening will initially create 25 new jobs, growing to 51 over the term of the incentive agreement. Florida Tile’s capital investment in the project exceeds $3.7 million.
• Gov. Beshear Celebrates Expansion of Akebono Brake in Glasgow
  Thursday, September 15, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Akebono Brake in Glasgow to unveil a major expansion at its Barren County facility. The $20.6 million project, which added 60,000 square feet to its existing facility, is expected to result in 224 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Congratulates Sgt. Dakota Meyer, Recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor
  Thursday, September 15, 2011
  “Our Commonwealth is full of pride today as one of our own, Kentucky native Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer, accepts the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama for his extraordinary bravery while serving in Afghanistan in 2009.
• Governor Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff on Sept. 14
  Tuesday, September 13, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011 in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Governor Beshear proclaims Sept. 12-17 as Kentucky Arts in Education Week
  Tuesday, September 13, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear is proclaiming this week, Sept. 12 – 17, 2011, as Kentucky Arts in Education Week.
• Kentucky to Assist in Evaluation of Sherman Minton Bridge
  Friday, September 09, 2011
  The state of Indiana has temporarily closed the Sherman Minton bridge after their bridge inspection engineers discovered a crack in a load-bearing element during routine inspection and maintenance.
• Governor Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff on Sept. 11
  Friday, September 09, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff today, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Governor Beshear Authorizes Drought Assistance for Southwest U.S.
  Friday, September 09, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear today signed an executive order directing the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to expedite the transport of emergency supplies to southwestern states struggling with drought.
• Governor Beshear Launches ‘11-11-11’ Website
  Friday, September 09, 2011
  A new state website will allow visitors to search for veterans’ events around the state, read personal stories from Kentucky veterans, and leave messages for veterans living in the state’s veterans nursing homes. Governor Steve Beshear launched the “11-11-11” webpage today as part of his initiative to honor Kentucky’s current and former military servicemen and women in the days leading up to Veterans Day on November 11, 2011 – or 11-11-11.
• Gov. Beshear Backs Telephone Program That Aids Low-income Kentuckians
  Friday, September 09, 2011
  In order to focus attention on programs that assist low-income Kentuckians with the cost of telephone service, Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed Sept. 12-18, 2011 as “Lifeline Awareness Week” in Kentucky.
• Governor Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff on Sept. 9
  Friday, September 09, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff today, Sept. 9, 2011 in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Gov. Beshear Presents Funding to Conservation District, Cattlemen’s Association
  Thursday, September 08, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear, who chairs the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, today presented two ceremonial checks from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) to support Kentucky’s agriculture and rural economy through on-farm investments.
• Governor Beshear, First Lady Ask Kentuckians to Remember Victims, Families, and Military on 10th Anniversary of 9/11
  Thursday, September 08, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear are asking all Kentuckians to remember each of the lives lost on 9/11 with a statewide day of prayer and remembrance on Sunday, Sept. 11.
• Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $650,000 for Rural Dental Education Partnership
  Wednesday, September 07, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced a new Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and higher education partnership to enhance sustainable, collaborative dental health education and care in eastern Kentucky. Morehead State University (MSU), the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) and the University of Kentucky (UK), through its College of Dentistry, will partner in the design of the Appalachian Rural Dental Educational Partnership Plan. The goal: to train more dentists to practice in rural areas and give them the tools necessary to set up thriving dental practices in eastern Kentucky.
• Gov. Beshear Cuts Ribbon for ZF Steering Systems in Northern Kentucky, 374 New Jobs Created
  Wednesday, September 07, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and company officials from ZF Steering Systems LLC to celebrate the completion of its $95.8 million expansion in Northern Kentucky. The project entailed the construction of two new buildings totaling 175,000 square feet on its existing site and is creating 374 new full-time jobs over the next two years.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Denyo Manufacturing to Reinvest in Danville Plant, Retain 101 Kentucky Jobs
  Tuesday, September 06, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Denyo Manufacturing Corporation in Danville to announce the company has chosen to invest nearly $6.9 million in its Boyle County plant to modernize its processes and improve product quality. The investment, which was made possible by the approval of state incentives, allows the plant to retain its existing 101 Kentucky employees.
• Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Fort Campbell Soldier
  Monday, September 05, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Three Counties to Receive Federal Disaster Relief after June Storms
  Friday, September 02, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced federal disaster assistance is now available to residents and businesses in three southeastern Kentucky counties for damages caused by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that hit the Commonwealth from June 19-23.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Kentucky will receive nearly $300,000 for flood clean-up efforts
  Thursday, September 01, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Kentucky will receive a $291,440 National Emergency Grant (NEG) from the U.S. Department of Labor. The funds will create about 25 temporary jobs for eligible dislocated workers in Bell and Knox counties to assist with clean-up efforts as a result of the severe storms and flash flooding that struck Kentucky in June 2011.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Nearly $4 million to Aid Law Enforcement Throughout the Commonwealth
  Thursday, September 01, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced the award of 65 federal and state grants totaling more than $3.5 million to police departments, sheriff’s departments and other criminal justice agencies across the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Proclaims September ‘Commonwealth of Kentucky Preparedness Month’
  Wednesday, August 31, 2011
  In conjunction with National Preparedness Month, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed September as “Commonwealth of Kentucky Preparedness Month.”
• Governor Beshear announces approval of historic I-69 agreement
  Wednesday, August 31, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear today announced a milestone accomplishment for Kentucky transportation – federal approval of an agreement by which a 38-mile section of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway will be designated Interstate 69 this fall.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Union County Livestock to Expand in Uniontown, Create 25 New Jobs
  Wednesday, August 31, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Union County Livestock will add a new product line at its Uniontown plant. The expansion will allow the company to create 25 new, full-time jobs and will entail a capital investment of $860,000 in the Commonwealth.
• Kentucky to Host 2011 Appalachian Regional Commission Conference
  Wednesday, August 31, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear will welcome leaders from multiple Appalachian states to Prestonsburg next week to consider the best ways to improve health for the families and children of Appalachia.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas to Establish Third Kentucky Manufacturing Plant in Berea
  Tuesday, August 30, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas Inc. to announce the company has selected the community for its third Kentucky manufacturing facility. The new plant, which will produce electric drive motors for hybrid and electric vehicles, will create 130 new jobs and a more than $74.5 million investment in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces More than $400,000 to Assist the ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ Community Action Partnership
  Monday, August 29, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined Department for Local Government Commissioner Tony Wilder and local officials to announce funding to assist the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” community action partnership in eastern Kentucky.
• Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Fort Campbell Soldier
  Monday, August 29, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Gov. Beshear Announces State to Leverage Nearly $155 Million in Small Business Loans
  Monday, August 29, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced a major small business initiative that will provide Kentucky’s small businesses with access to nearly $155 million in new loans to help with job creation across the state.
• Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Soldier
  Sunday, August 28, 2011
  Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky native soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Expansion of Clopay in Bracken County, 290 Jobs Secured
  Thursday, August 25, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced the expansion of Clopay Plastic Products Company Inc. in Bracken County. The global leader in specialty films, extrusion coatings, custom printing and engineered laminations will add 62,000 square feet to its Bracken County facility. The expansion will also secure the jobs of 290 workers at the plant.
• Gov. Beshear Announces ‘Smiling Schools’ Program to Improve Dental Health for 25,000 Kids
  Thursday, August 25, 2011
  Approximately 25,000 Kentucky children in Appalachia will receive preventive oral health services through a new pilot program called Smiling Schools, Governor Steve Beshear announced today. The program is funded through a $1 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and $250,000 in state general fund dollars.
• Gov. Beshear announces interstate task force to shut down prescription drug pipeline in Kentucky,neighboring states
  Wednesday, August 24, 2011
  Looking to permanently shut down the growing prescription drug problem in Kentucky and neighboring states, Governor Steve Beshear today announced the formation of an interstate task force with Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The Interstate Prescription Drug Task Force held its first meeting today in Ashland.
• Gov. Beshear: Core Molding Technologies to Establish Manufacturing Facility in Gallatin County, Create 39 New Jobs
  Tuesday, August 23, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Core Molding Technologies, a plastics molding company, will establish a new operating subsidiary and manufacturing location in Warsaw. The operation, which will support a significant new business venture outside the company’s traditional heavy truck customer base, will create 39 new jobs and entail a more than $3 million investment in the Commonwealth.
• Kentucky’s Open Door Transparency Website Attracts Global Attention
  Friday, August 19, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear’s nationally recognized e-transparency website, Open Door, is serving as a model not just for other states, but also for international journalists and government leaders. Today, 19 media professionals from Africa will meet with representatives from the Finance and Administration Cabinet to learn about the searchable portal that enables taxpayers to explore how government money is being spent.
• Kentucky to Receive More Than a Half Million Dollars in Rural Energy Grants
  Friday, August 19, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $500,000 in grants to 43 Kentucky farm families and rural small businesses to implement renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in their operations.
• Governor Beshear Announces GE Lighting to Expand Manufacturing of Energy-Efficient Lighting Products in Lexington
  Friday, August 19, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced GE Lighting will invest approximately $10 million at its Lexington Lamp Plant to produce a new line of energy-efficient lighting products. The expansion, which is in response to customer demand for energy-efficient lighting, will initially create 38 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
• Governor Beshear Proclaims ‘Coal Miners Appreciation Week’
  Wednesday, August 17, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear is proclaiming this week “Coal Miners’ Appreciation Week” in conjunction with Rep. Rick Nelson’s 2011 legislation designating the third week in August as a time to honor coal miners.
• Governor Beshear Announces Launch of Work Ready Communities Certification
  Tuesday, August 16, 2011
  Thanks to the launch of Work Ready Communities by the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (KWIB) today, Governor Beshear announced today that Kentucky counties can now be certified as “work ready” based on the quality of their labor force.
• Gov. Beshear: ‘No New Regulations for America’s Agricultural Community’ Good for Kentucky Farmers
  Tuesday, August 16, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today joined Kentucky farmers in support of a decision this week by federal officials to keep current guidelines governing the transport of agricultural products by farmers.
• Gov. Beshear Announces $300,000 Flood Control Grant for Richmond
  Tuesday, August 16, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced a $300,000 flood control matching grant to the city of Richmond in Madison County.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Breck County Hardwoods to Expand in Cloverport
  Friday, August 12, 2011
  Governor Steve Beshear today announced Breckinridge Forest Products Company, doing business as Breck County Hardwoods, will resume a log yard and sawmill operation in Cloverport, which has been closed since February 2009. The project, in Breckinridge County, will result in the creation of 12 new jobs and a capital investment of $3.1 million in the Commonwealth.