Follow the activities of the Governor in Frankfort and as he travels the state.
Follow the activities of the Governor in Frankfort and as he travels the state. View the journal archive.
Date: 01/04/05 - Frankfort, KY
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Event: Kentucky Sports Authority announcement
Summary: In an effort to make Kentucky a competitive venue for national sporting events, Governor Fletcher announced the creation of the Kentucky Sports Authority (KSA) and the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority (KBWA).
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Date: 01/03/05 - Statewide
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Event: Recovery Kentucky! initiative announcement
Summary: The Governor traveled to all parts of the state to express his sincere interest in combating substance abuse and to announce the Recovery Kentucky initiative. Recovery Kentucky will provide housing to those homeless or prone to homelessness due to substance abuse.
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Date: 12/22/04 - Corbin, KY
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Event: "Empty Stocking Fund" party
Summary: The Governor and First Lady joined in giving gifts to over 500 children at the "Empty Stocking Fund" party in Corbin. "Most of us probably never had a Christmas that we didn't get something. We may never know the joy this gives to these children," said Governor Fletcher. |
Date: 12/18/04 - Louisville, KY
Date: 12/17/04 - Frankfort, KY
Date: 12/10/04 - Frankfort, KY
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Event: Freedom Calls from Freedom Hall Press Conference
Summary: Governor Fletcher announced that Kentucky soldiers in Iraq will have the opportunity to connect with friends and family during a live broadcast of the UK/UL basketball game.
Multimedia:  Audio Press Release
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Date: 12/06/04 - Frankfort, KY
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Event: Lighting of the Commonwealth Christmas Tree.
Summary: The Governor and First Lady took part in the honored tradition of lighting the Commonwealth Christmas Tree.
Multimedia: The Governor's Remarks |
Date: 11/24/04 - Shelby County Welcome Center
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Event: "Unbridled Spirit" announcement
Summary: Governor Fletcher unveiled Kentucky's new brand: Unbridled Spirit. Thousands of people across the state and around the world chose Unbridled Spirit as the trademark of Kentucky. "We Kentuckians approach life with an unbridled spirit that will never be broken," said the governor.
Press Release Press Release
Visit the Unbridled Spirit store |
Date: 11/16/04 - Frankfort, KY
Date: 11/06/04 - Bowling Green, KY
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Event: Statue Unveiling
Summary: Governor Fletcher addresses veterans and unveils military statues
Photos:  Gallery |
Date: 11/03/04 - Frankfort, KY
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Event: Press Conference
Summary: Governor Fletcher addressed questions from the media on the results of the November 2nd elections.
Multimedia: Audio 4.65MB |
Date: 10/15/04 - Frankfort, KY
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Event: Press Conference
Summary: Governor Fletcher addressed questions from the media on the special session.
Multimedia: Audio 9.6MB |
Date: 10/12/04 - Frankfort, KY
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Event: Press Conference
Summary: CHFS Undersecretary Mark Birdwhistell shared the testimony he would have given had he been offered the opportunity in the House State Government committee meeting.
Multimedia: Audio 17.8MB
Statement from Mark Birdwhistell |
Date: 10/08/04 - Frankfort, KY
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Event: Press Conference
Summary: Governor Fletcher announced the accomplishments the administration has made in female and minority hiring. He also addressed questions on health insurance. Listen to the press conference below.
Multimedia: Audio 10.8MB
Press Release |
Date: 09/20-23/04 - Statewide
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Event: Check Presentations
Summary: Governor Fletcher visited communities across the state delivering checks for homeland security, local development, and roads.
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Date: 09/21/04 - Frankfort, KY
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Event: Press Conference
Summary: Governor Fletcher called a special session, scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, 2004. It will be focused and restricted to addressing the compensation, health insurance, and retirement benefits of active and retired public employees.
Multimedia: Audio 2MB
Press Release |
Date: 09/21/04 - Frankfort, KY
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Event: Press Conference
Summary: Governor Fletcher addressed the media on the issue of state employee health insurance. Listen below to clips from the news conference.
Multimedia: Audio 1 Audio 2
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Date: 09/15/04 - Gilbertsville, KY
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Event: Kentucky Labor-Management Conference
Summary: Introduced by EPPC Secretary LaJuana Wilcher, Governor Fletcher gave the keynote speech at the Kentucky Labor-Management Conference, emphasizing his commitment to attracting businesses and improving the workplace in Kentucky. |
Date: 09/15/04 - Maysville, KY
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Event: East Kentucky Power Cooperative announcement.
Summary: Governor Fletcher was on site to announce the construction of an electric coal-generating plant which will produce hundreds of new jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue.
Full Press Release |
Date: 08/27/04 - Education Presentation
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Event: Presentation to statewide educators.
Summary: Governor Fletcher gave a power point presentation to educators and elected officials in Frankfort at the Governor's Mansion to reveal his vision for Kentucky education. Click below to view this document.
It's All About Learning PDF 2.1 MB
(click to view, right click to download)
Please Note: This is a large file and may take up to 15 minutes to download on a dial-up connection. To view this presentation you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader (External). You can download this free reader from the Adobe website (External). |
Date: 08/26/04 - Press Conference
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Event: Drug Summit Press Conference
Summary: Governor Fletcher, along with Lt. Governor Steve Pence, revealed his drug control policy which was formed from the research collected through the Statewide Drug Control Assessment Summit. The Governor also announced that Sylvia Lovely will serve as the Executive Director of the newly formed Office of Drug Control Policy. Listen to portions of the Governor's remarks along with comments from the Office of Drug Control Policy Executive Director Sylvia Lovely and Lt. Governor Steve Pence.
Multimedia:Audio1 2.24MB Audio2 .97MB Audio3 444KB Audio4 443KB
Full Press Release |
Date: 08/20/04 - Weekly News Conference
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Event: Governor's press conference
Summary: Governor Fletcher announced the appointment of William P. Emrick as the new executive director for the Kentucky Office of Workers' Claims. Listen below to Governor Fletcher's comments.
Multimedia: Audio874KB
Press Release |
Date: 08/19/04 - Louisville, KY
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Event: State Fair opening ceremonies.
Summary: Governor Fletcher participated in the opening ceremonies of the 100th Kentucky State Fair at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville. |
Date: 08/18/04 - Frankfort, KY
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Event: Kentucky Employees Charitable Campaign United Way Kick-off
Summary: Governor Fletcher and First Lady Glenna Fletcher spoke at the KECC United Way Kick-off event in Frankfort. |
Date: 08/17/04 - Louisville, KY
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Event: Governor's Local Issues Conference
Summary: Governor Fletcher spoke to hundreds of officials, business leaders, and employees from local communities throughout Kentucky at the Governor's Local Issues Conference. He announced his initiative to bring constituent concerns directly to the Governor's Office by unveiling Local Initiatives for a New Kentucky (LINK).
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Date: 08/11/04 - Santiago, Chile
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Event: Flying in Chile
Summary: During his trip to promote economic development in Chile, Governor Fletcher had the opportunity to fly a Chilean Air Force plane.
Multimedia: Downloadable Press Photos: Press Photo1 Press Photo2 Press Photo3
Audio 765K |
Date: 08/06/04 - Franklin Co. Farmer's Market
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Event: State Parks and Kentucky Farmers announcement
Summary: Governor Fletcher held a press conference at the Franklin Co. Farmer's Market announcing that for the first time ever Kentucky state parks will start buying fresh produce from Kentucky farmers. Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner and the Department of Parks Commissioner were with the Governor to make this important announcement.
Multimedia: Photos Press Photo 452K Press Photo2 348K
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Date: 08/04/04 - Madisonville, KY
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Event: Land O' Frost announcement
Summary: Governor Fletcher took part in announcing the expansion of the Land O' Frost manufacturing company to the Hopkins County area. Land O' Frost, a premium lunchmeat manufacturing company, will bring hundreds of new jobs to Western Kentucky. |
Date: 08/03/04 - Press Conference
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Event: Workers' Comp Funds Press Conference
Summary: During a press conference, Governor Fletcher announced that he would sign an executive order directing the Office of Insurance to oversee group self-insured workers' comp funds such as AIK Comp Funds. This transfer of regulation and oversight will ensure the protection of insurance that every Kentucky worker deserves.
Multimedia: Press Photo 376 K Audio 1.3MB
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Date: 07/29/04 - Proclamation and Press Conference
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Event: Kentucky Retired Teachers Association Proclamation Signing
Summary: Governor Fletcher signed a proclamation recognizing the thousands of teachers represented by the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association. Following the proclamation signing the Governor addressed other issues including the number of minorities in the current administration. Listen below to his remarks on the KRTA and minority employees.
Multimedia: Audio 1 Audio 2 |
Date: 07/28/04 - Louisville, KY
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Event: General Association
Summary: Governor Fletcher gave the welcome remarks during opening session of the 136th annual session of General Association.
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Date: 07/27/04 - "The Tonight Show"
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Event: NBC's "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno
Summary: Governor Fletcher made an appearance on national television to promote Kentucky's branding campaign. He traded jokes with Jay Leno and presented the host with a Louisville Slugger bat.
Press Release |
Date: 07/26/04 - ADA Rally
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Event: 7th Annual ADA Rally 2004
Summary: Governor Fletcher joined hundreds of Kentuckians with disabilities to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and to offer his support to constituents with disabilities. |
Date: 07/26/04 - Somerset, KY
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Event: Character Education Summit 2004
Summary: Governor Fletcher gave the opening remarks during the Character Education Summit for KY Public Educators K-12 at the
Center for Rural Development in Pulaski Co. |
Date: 07/24/04 - Governor's Scholars Program
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Event: Coca-Cola check presentation
Summary: Governor Ernie Fletcher accepted a check for $30,000 from the Coca-Cola Bottlers of Kentucky during the closing ceremonies of the 2004 Governor's Scholars Program at Bellarmine College. The money will go to support the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program.
Press Release |
Date: 07/23/04 - Get Healthy Kentucky!
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Event: Get Healthy Kentucky! Initiative announcement
Summary: With his grandkids by his side, Governor Fletcher announced the Get Healthy Kentucky! initiative to address the health issues facing citizens across the Commonwealth. First Lady Glenna Fletcher is to serve as its special advisor.
Press Release
CHFS News Release |
Date: 07/22/04 - Human Rights Commission
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Event: Blue Ribbon Commission Announcement
Summary: Governor Ernie Fletcher met with leaders in Kentucky's African American community to discuss their vision for the future and direction of Kentucky’s Human Rights Commission.
Press Release |
Date: 07/19/04 - "Elizabethtown"
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Event: Visit to the set of "Elizabethtown"
Summary: The Governor and First Lady visited the set of the Cameron Crowe movie "Elizabethtown" at Clarks Funeral Home, Versailles, KY.
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Date: 07/16/04 - Bluegrass State Games
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Event: Bluegrass State Games
Summary: Governor Fletcher gave the opening remarks and joined in the festivities of the Bluegrass State Games at Applebee's Park in Lexington, KY.
Multimedia: Photos |
Date: 07/16/04 - Torch Lighting
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Event: Bluegrass State Games torch lighting
Summary: Governor Fletcher kicked off the Bluegrass State Games with the lighting of the torch at the State Capitol. |
Date: 07/16/04 - Retirement of Douglas Travis
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Event: Kentucky Colonel Presentation
Summary: Governor Fletcher and Secretary Jim Host recognized Department of Fish and Wildlife employee, Douglas Travis, for being the longest serving employee in Kentucky state government history. |
Date: 07/12/04 - Press Conference
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Event: Life Sciences/Biosciences Consortium Announcement
Summary: Governor Fletcher introduced the newly formed consortium that will serve as an advisory group in developing an economic model to attract life sciences companies to Kentucky. Listen below to excerpts from this news conference.
Multimedia: Audio 1 962KB Audio 2 956KB
Press Release |
Date: 07/09/04 - Edgewood, KY
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Event: Visit to St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Summary: Governor Fletcher toured the cardiac unit and the new 7 story patient tower under construction. |
Date: 07/09/04 - Weekly News Conference
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Event: Governor Fletcher held his weekly news conference.
Summary: During the news conference the Governor touched on two major issues: the budget and his effort to find a new brand for Kentucky. Listen below to portions of the conference.
Multimedia: Audio 1 385KB Audio 2 622KB |
Date: 07/08/04 - Ashland, KY
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Event: Tour of the Cingular Wireless Plant
Summary: Governor Fletcher toured the plant, known as the Ashland Call Center, and praised its success as a business in Kentucky.
News Links: Daily Independent |
Date: 07/08/04 - Kentucky Horse Park
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Event: 2010 World Equestrian Bid Announcement
Summary: Governor Fletcher along with Secretary Host, John Long, and John Nicholson announced that the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has chosen Lexington, KY as the U.S. bid city to compete against other cities around the world to host the 2010 World Equestrian Games. |
Date: 07/08/04 - Transylvania University
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Event: Governor’s School for the Arts VIP Day
Summary: Governor Fletcher recognized the sponsors, supporters, and students of the Governor's School for the Arts and the Kentucky Center. |
Date: 07/05/04 - Campbellsville, KY
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Event: Taylor Co. Fourth of July Parade
Summary: The Governor and First Lady celebrated Independence Day in Campbellsville, KY.
Multimedia: Photos |
Date: 07/04/04 - Lexington, KY
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Event: Fourth of July Service at Immanuel Baptist Church
Summary: The Governor and First Lady recognized Independence Day at a combined service of three congregations. Listen below to the Governor's Fourth of July Address.
Multimedia: Photos Audio 778 KB |
Date: 07/03/04 - Independence, KY
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Event: Independence Day Parade, Independence, KY
Summary: The Governor served as Grand Marshal of the parade. He and First Lady Glenna Fletcher were presented a key to the city of Independence.
Multimedia: Photos |
Date: 07/02/04 - Press Conference
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Event: Governor Fletcher held his weekly press conference.
Summary: The Governor made several announcements and addressed questions from the media. Listen below to the Governor's response to a question regarding the Tyson fight.
Multimedia: Audio 2.4MB |
Date: 06/29/04 - Press Conference
Date: 06/22/04 - Press Conference
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Event: Chief of Staff weekly news conference.
Summary: Daniel Groves held a news conference in which the report from the state auditor's office was announced regarding inefficiencies found in the former Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Listen below to audio clips of Groves, Secretary Wilcher, and State Auditor Luallen.
News Links: Courier-Journal
Multimedia: Audio 1 722KB Audio 2 172KB
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Date: 06/18/04 - FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers
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Event: Disaster Recovery Center openings
Summary: Governor Fletcher visited three Disaster Recovery Centers throughout Kentucky to ensure that people were getting proper assistance.
Multimedia: Photos |
Date: 06/14/04 - Signing of HB 609
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Event: Ceremonial signing of HB 609 and news conference.
Summary: Governor Fletcher signed HB 609, his Small Business Regulatory Fairness initiative, which is a landmark step in growing the economy of Kentucky.
News Links: Business First
Multimedia: Audio 164 KB
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Date: 06/14/04 - AUSA Event, Ft. Knox
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Event: Association of United States Army Ft. Knox Chapter meeting.
Summary: Governor Fletcher spoke at the Ft. Knox AUSA meeting to commemorate the 229th birthday of the U.S. Army.
News Links: The News-Enterprise |
Date: 06/08/04 - Press Conference
Date: 06/02/04 - Radio Interviews
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Event: 84 WHAS and KPR interviews
Summary: Governor Ernie Fletcher conducted a live radio interview on the 84 WHAS Morning Show from Japan and later spoke with Tony McVeigh the Capitol Bureau Chief for KPR.
Multimedia: WHAS 1.37 MB KPR 2 MB
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Date: 05/27/04 - Weekly Press Conference
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Event: Weekly Press Conference
Summary: Governor Ernie Fletcher addresses questions from the Kentucky press regarding the budget.
Multimedia: Audio |
Date: 05/21/04 - Japan Press Conference
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Event: Economic Development Trip to Japan
Summary: Governor Ernie Fletcher announces his trip to Japan to bring job growth to Kentucky.
News Links: Cincinnati Enquirer |
Date: 05/19/04 - Mayfield, Kentucky
Date: 05/11/04 - Frankfort, KY
Date: 05/01/04 - Kentucky
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Event: Kentucky Derby
Summary: The Governor and First Lady took part in numerous Derby activities including the Pegasus Parade, the Race and sponsoring the annual Derby Breakfast.
Multimedia: Photos Press Release |