Recent Headlines

• Secretary Robbie Rudolph Announces the Completion of KY 32 Widening Project in Morehead
  Friday, July 28, 2006
  Secretary of the Executive Cabinet Robbie Rudolph visited Morehead today to join state and local officials in a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a $7.4 million widening project on KY 32.
• Governor Fletcher Breaks Ground at Future Site of Exstream Software World Headquarters
  Thursday, July 27, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher helped break ground today on the future world headquarters facility for one of the world’s fastest-growing technology companies, based in Lexington since 1998. Exstream Software Inc., which develops, sells and supports enterprise document creation software for Fortune 1000 companies around the world, has expanded its operations and is relocating to the University of Kentucky's Coldstream Research Campus to accommodate its growth.
• Governor Fletcher Announces Record Penalties for Failure to Provide Workers' Comp Insurance
  Wednesday, July 26, 2006
  Aggressive enforcement of the law requiring workers’ compensation insurance for employees has resulted in the record collection of more than $1 million in penalties, Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Presents Funding for Community Projects in Grayson County
  Wednesday, July 26, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Leitchfield today to present ceremonial checks to local officials and announce funding for community projects administered by different state agencies.
• Governor Fletcher Presents $120,000 in Kentucky Agricultural Development Funds to Logan County
  Tuesday, July 25, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher, chair of the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, visited the Logan County Farmers’ Market Grand Opening today to present a check for $120,000 to the Logan County Agricultural Extension Foundation, Inc. in support of the market. The funding comes from the Farmers’ Market Competitive Grant program.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Presents Funding for Gateway Regional Center for the Arts
  Wednesday, July 19, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Mount Sterling Tuesday to present a ceremonial check for a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant. Funding will be used to rehabilitate the façade of the Gateway Regional Arts Center, located in an old church building in downtown Mount Sterling.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces $870,000 Funding for Paintsville and Johnson County
  Tuesday, July 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced today that $810,000 in KYTC bond funds have been awarded to Paintsville and Johnson County. Chief of Staff Stan Cave represented the Governor and presented ceremonial checks to local officials during an event at the Country Music Museum in Paintsville this afternoon.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Presents Funding for Work Force Training Center in Frenchburg
  Tuesday, July 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Frenchburg today to present two ceremonial checks totaling $1 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the Frenchburg/Menifee County Economic Development/Training Center. The two grants, for $500,000 each, will enable the city of Frenchburg to construct an economic development/training facility to promote both educational and job-related activities.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Addresses Steps Being Taken to Improve Construction Workplace Safety
  Tuesday, July 18, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today spotlighted steps being taken by his administration and leaders of the construction industry to improve on-the-job health and safety of construction workers.
• Southern Leaders Release New Plan to Achieve American Energy Security
  Monday, July 17, 2006
  The Southern States Energy Board (SSEB), chaired by Governor Ernie Fletcher and comprised of governors and state legislators from 16 southern states and two territories, today released a critically-acclaimed study of America’s liquid transportation fuel options. The American Energy Security Study presents a comprehensive plan for United States energy security through the production of ultra-clean liquid transportation fuels from domestic resources, and sets an aggressive timeline for achieving energy independence by 2030.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Important Development Project in Trigg County
  Monday, July 17, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Cadiz today to announce a $341,166 Community Economic Growth Grant (CEGG) for a Trigg County industrial development project. The funding will be used to provide the needed infrastructure at the Benson International Manufacturing facility and throughout the Cadiz-Trigg County Industrial Park #3.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Presents Funding to Richmond for Local Law Enforcement
  Monday, July 17, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher dropped by the Richmond Police Department today to present local officials with a $100,000 homeland security check to purchase mobile data computers for local law enforcement.
• Secretary Robbie Rudolph Announces Funding for Recovery Kentucky Center in Campbellsville
  Thursday, July 13, 2006
  Executive Cabinet Secretary Robbie Rudolph visited Campbellsville today to announce that the city has received preliminary funding approval for the Campbellsville Development Center, a new 35-unit residential substance abuse recovery center for men.
• Governor Fletcher Bans Smoking at State Offices
  Tuesday, July 11, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher signed an executive order today to prohibit smoking in state offices and common areas occupied by the executive branch beginning Aug. 1. State government joins a growing list of Kentucky businesses, organizations and cities to enact smoking bans, following the passage of House Bill 55 by the 2006 Kentucky General Assembly.
• 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.