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Governor Fletcher Press Releases 2005
- Governor
Fletcher awards $170,000 in energy grants to benefit Kentucky's
schools
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today that $170,000 in grants has been awarded by the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy (KOEP). These awards reflect the continued implementation of the Governor's comprehensive energy strategy: Kentucky's Energy ' Opportunities for Our Future. - Governor
Fletcher's office announces dates for State of the Commonwealth,
Budget addresses
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Requests to convene the House and Senate for Governor Ernie Fletcher's State of the Commonwealth and Budget addresses have been approved by leadership of the 2006 Kentucky General Assembly. - Governor
and First Lady participate in Corbin Rotary's "SouthEast Kentucky
Empty Stocking" Christmas party
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and First Lady Glenna Fletcher helped distribute gifts, books, games, shoes and other items to nearly 800 children today at the Corbin Rotary's "SouthEast Kentucky Empty Stocking' Christmas Party in Corbin. - Governor
Fletcher applauds U.S. Department of Labor's award of $3 million
in coal workforce investment
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Governor Fletcher applauded the announcement by the federal Department of Labor (DOL) to award more than $3 million to Kentucky to invest in coal workforce training through the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative. - Governor
Fletcher and local officials celebrate Hal Rogers Parkway
enhancements in Leslie County
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Transportation Cabinet Secretary Bill Nighbert, along with other state and local dignitaries, gathered at the Leslie County Maintenance Facility today to celebrate the completion of a rehabilitation project on a 12-mile section of the Hal Rogers Parkway in Leslie County. - Governor
Fletcher presents five Kentucky State Police Troopers with
"The Governor's Medal of Valor"
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher joined Kentucky State Police Commissioner Mark L. Miller in awarding five (5) Kentucky State Police Troopers "The Governor's Medal of Valor' during the graduation ceremony of KSP cadet classes 84 and 85 held today at the Farnham Dudgeon Civic Center in Frankfort. - "Kentucky
Unbridled Spirit" makes huge strides in first year
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
In just its first year, the "Kentucky Unbridled Spirit' brand has become the most recognizable state brand in the region and has potential visitors saying they are more likely to spend time in Kentucky. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher awards $500,000 to Eastern Kentucky schools
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Office of Drug Control Policy, in conjunction with the Kentucky School Boards Association and Kentucky Center for School Safety, today awarded $500,000 in grant money to Eastern Kentucky Schools. - Governor
Fletcher awards $677,359 in energy research and development
grants
Monday, December 19, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today that $677,359 in energy research and development grants have been awarded by the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy (KOEP). These awards are a result of a competitive solicitation issued by the KOEP earlier this year. - Governor
Fletcher announces widening of U.S. 62 in Scott County
Monday, December 19, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher joined Kentucky Transportation Officials and state and local representatives at Western Elementary School today to announce a project to widen and improve U.S. 62 from I-64 to the U.S. 460 Bypass in Scott County. - Governor
Fletcher creates Louisville Arena Authority
Friday, December 16, 2005
Following the recommendation of the Louisville Arena Task Force, Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced members to the newly created Louisville Arena Authority, Inc. They will oversee the design, construction and operation of the proposed Louisville Arena complex. - Kentucky
to be featured in Forbes Magazine
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Steve Forbes, President & CEO of Forbes Inc., today announced details of a collaborative partnership between Kentucky and Forbes magazine to showcase Kentucky to the country's top business and tourism executives. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher participates in grand opening of Humana's downtown
Louisville expansion
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher joined officials from Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) today to commemorate the grand opening of the company's expanded office space in downtown Louisville. Upon completion, approximately 300 Humana associates will occupy the new 40,419 square-foot workspace in Waterfront Plaza. - Governor
Fletcher breaks ground on KY 70 upgrade at Madisonville
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher, Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert, and Kentucky Highway Commissioner Marc Williams were joined by other state and local today officials to break ground on $19.1 million in improvements along KY 70 east of Madisonville. - Governor
Fletcher awards agricultural development funds to Todd County
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher presented a check to the Todd County Agricultural Development Council in the amount of $173,200 for agricultural diversification efforts in the Commonwealth. Todd County received agricultural development funds for the Cattle Genetics Improvement Program, Cattle Handling Facilities Program, and the Technology Program in 2005. - Governor
Fletcher visits new Breckinridge County Senior Citizens Center
Monday, December 12, 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 Green County and the city of Greensburg
Monday, December 12, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher, the Governor's Office for Local Development (GOLD) and the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security today announced three grants for Green County and the City of Greensburg. A Homeland Security grant in the amount of $30,000 was presented to the City of Greensburg. Additionally, Green County received a Recreational Trails grant in the amount of $13,325 for Wyatt Jeffries Woods of Green County and a $12,500 Cemetery Preservation grant for the Bethlehem Cemetery in Greensburg. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher discusses Medicaid Reform in monthly column
and radio address
Monday, December 12, 2005
Most of us know all too well that Kentucky is not a very healthy state. Health insurance costs are high, and so are Kentucky's rates of diabetes, heart disease and cancer. This crisis reaches beyond health to other critical issues facing the commonwealth. It reduces our quality of life. It costs money that could otherwise be invested in education or jobs. And an unhealthy work force limits our economic productivity. Nowhere is this crisis as pronounced as in our Medicaid program. - Governor
Fletcher announces increased enforcement effort on wild land
arson fires
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a new, multi-agency initiative to halt the escalation of wild land arson fires in the state. - Midterm
Report: Governor Fletcher continues to move Kentucky forward
Friday, December 09, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today released his mid-term report, highlighting the administration's accomplishments through the first two years. Governor Fletcher was sworn into office on Dec. 9, 2003. The report can be found online at http://governor.ky.gov . - Employee
drug testing to begin at state mental health/mental retardation
facilities
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Beginning Jan. 1, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) will pilot a drug-testing program for state and contract employees at all state-run mental health and mental retardation (MH/MR) facilities. Governor Ernie Fletcher today signed an emergency regulation launching the program. - Nearly
$8 million approved for heating assistance in Kentucky
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher last week approved a budget appropriation increase of nearly $8 million from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to increase the federal appropriations for the Low-Income Heat and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), bringing total Fiscal Year 2006 appropriations for LIHEAP to $23,645,700. - Kentucky
wins bid for 2010 World Equestrian Games
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
The 2010 World Equestrian Games will be in Lexington at the Kentucky Horse Park, Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today. This final vote handed down by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) selection committee will likely draw more than 300,000 attendees and millions of television viewers from around the world. - Governor
Fletcher awards funding for Augusta facade
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 facade project. Governor Fletcher visited Augusta to present the check. - President
Bush orders federal aid to Kentucky
Friday, December 02, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management have received notification from Washington that President George Bush has declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. - Kentucky
Army National Guard will spearhead groundbreaking recruiting
program
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Brigadier General Norman Arflack, Deputy Adjutant General for Kentucky, today joined Lieutenant General Clyde Vaughan, Director of the Army National Guard, in announcing Kentucky's participation in a new recruiting program for the National Guard. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher names Transportation Cabinet Secretary
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Today, Governor Ernie Fletcher named Bill Nighbert as secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher presents $100,000 Homeland Security Check to
Oldham County to Support Local First Responders
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today presented a $100,000 homeland security check to Oldham County to fund communications equipment for law enforcement throughout the county. - Anthem
directed to refund $23.7 million to 81,000 elderly, disabled
in Kentucky
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The Kentucky Office of Insurance (KOI) has ordered Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky Inc. to refund $23.7 million to more than 81,000 seniors and disabled individuals for errors contained in the filing of Medicare supplement rates for 2005, Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher joins State and Local Officials in presenting
more than $3.4 million in funding for Berea Highway Projects
Monday, November 21, 2005
Today, Governor Ernie Fletcher joined Kentucky Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert, several state legislators as well as local elected officials and community leaders to announce funding for highway projects for the city of Berea. - Governor
Fletcer names Secretary of Health and Family Services
Monday, November 21, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today named Mark D. Birdwhistell secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS). - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces 2005 "Freedom Calls from Rupp Arena"
Monday, November 21, 2005
Kentucky soldiers and their families will once again this year have the opportunity to visit via satellite during the UK vs. U of L basketball game, thanks to this year's "Freedom Calls from Rupp Arena' event. - Health
and Family Services Secretary stepping down
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary James W. Holsinger Jr., M.D., announced his resignation today, which will be effective Dec. 31. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher declares state of emergency
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Following a tour of the storm-damaged communities of Benton and Madisonville early Wednesday morning, Governor Ernie Fletcher has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. - Office
of State Budget Director names new Communications Director
Monday, November 14, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Brad Cowgill, State Budget Director, announce the appointment of Michael Goins as Director of Communications for the Office of State Budget Director. - Governor
Fletcher Participates in the Kentucky Narcotic Officer's
Conference
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher delivered closing remarks and presented awards today at the first-ever Kentucky Narcotic Officer's Conference sponsored by the Office of Drug Control Policy, Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Narcotics Officers Association and the Regional Organized Crime Information Center. - Governor's
Office discovers database related to Merit System
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Governor Fletcher today announced the discovery of a database maintained in the years before December 2003 that shows the names of more than 7,400 merit employees who were hired, promoted and given bonuses based on their political connections. - Governor
Fletcher announces Kentucky National Guard meets 2005 recruiting
goals
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today that the Kentucky National Guard met its recruiting goal for fiscal year 2005. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces emergency funds available to counties
hit by tornadoes
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today that emergency funds will be made available to cover cleanup and damage costs in Crittenden, Hart and Henderson County. - Kentucky's
business climate ranked in top ten by Site Selection magazine
Monday, November 07, 2005
Kentucky is again receiving national accolades as a great place for business. Site Selection magazine, a leading international economic development publication, ranks Kentucky 9th in the nation in its 2005 Annual Business Climate Rankings. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher declares state of emergency in Munfordville
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher tonight declared a state of emergency for the town of Munfordville after a tornado struck the heart of the Hart County town early Sunday. - Governor
Fletcher surveys damage caused by tornadoes in Western Kentucky
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Kentucky Adjutant General Donald Storm traveled to parts of Western Kentucky today to access damage caused by tornadoes that moved through the commonwealth early Sunday. - Percentage
of minorities, women in Kentucky state government continues
to rise
Friday, November 04, 2005
Personnel Cabinet Secretary Erwin Roberts announced today that the percentage of minorities and women in state government continues to increase, according to the most recent Semi-Annual Report on Female and Minority Employment released today by the Personnel Cabinet. - Three
Kentuckians receive the 2005 Governor's Economic Development
Leadership Award
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Tonight three distinguished Kentuckians received the Governor's Economic Development Leadership Award: Judge Michael Buchanon, William P. Butler, and Stephen Poe. - Governor
Fletcher directs flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has directed flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in memory of the late Rosa Parks. The call for flags to be lowered follows a national directive from President George W. Bush. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher signs emergency regulation ending vehicle emissions
test
Monday, October 31, 2005
Vehicle emissions testing (VET) in three northern Kentucky counties can officially cease after Governor Ernie Fletcher today signed an emergency regulation to end the program. Governor Fletcher signed the regulation at a testing center in Boone County. - Statement
from Governor Ernie Fletcher on the passing of Judge Bertram
Stivers
Saturday, October 29, 2005
"The First Lady and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Sen. Robert Stivers' father, Judge Bertram Stivers,' said Governor Fletcher. - Kentucky
Army National Guard MP Company returning from Iraq
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Major General Donald C. Storm, Adjutant General for Kentucky, will be among the hundreds of friends and family to await the arrival of the 617th (pronounced "six seventeenth") Military Police Company on Monday, October 31, at the Air National Guard Base on Grade Lane in Louisville. - Governor
Fletcher announces funding for Webster County Housing Project
Friday, October 28, 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. - Governor
Fletcher announces Commerce Cabinet Secretary
Friday, October 28, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the appointment of George Ward as secretary of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet. Ward replaces Jim Host, who resigned October 14. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher reappoints administrative law judges in the
Department of Workers Claims
Friday, October 28, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has reappointed four Administrative Law Judges in the Department of Workers Claims. They are: J. Landon Overfield, of Henderson; Irene C. Steen, of Richmond; John Barry Coleman, of Pikeville; and Donna H. Terry, of Lexington. - Governor
Fletcher appoints Kentucky Housing Corporation as Commercial
Revitalization Agency
Friday, October 28, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) as the Commercial Revitalization Agency to allocate the Commercial Revitalization Deduction available to businesses in eastern Kentucky. The East Kentucky Corporation, the originally appointed Commercial Revitalization Agency, closed earlier this year. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher participates in ribbon cutting for Daicel Safety
Technologies of America
Friday, October 28, 2005
Ohio County was the focal point of economic development growth today as Governor Ernie Fletcher participated in the grand opening ceremony for Daicel Safety Technologies of America (DSTA), commemorating the company's new location in the Bluegrass Crossings Business Centre. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints member to the Gas System Restoration
and Development Project Account Review Board
Friday, October 28, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed W. D. Childers, of Whitesburg, as the newest member of the Gas System Restoration and Development Project Account Review Board. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints member to the Motor Vehicle Commission
Friday, October 28, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Wayne J. Farris, of Pineville, as the newest member of the Motor Vehicle Commission. - Governor
Fletcher announces all Kentucky counties eligible for emergency
loans
Friday, October 28, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has received word from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that all 120 Kentucky counties are currently eligible for emergency loans. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher and the Governor's Office for Local Development
announce Renaissance on Main funding for city of Morganfield
Friday, October 28, 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. - Statement
from Governor Fletcher regarding passing of Rosa Parks
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Rosa Parks served as a beacon of freedom and decency for millions of Americans through her grace and civility in standing up to the brutality of segregation at a time and place when the forces of Jim Crow were against her and her fellow African Americans. - Governor
Fletcher honors Richmond and Madison County for advances in
safety and homeland security
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today honored Richmond and Madison County for the advances they have made in improving safety and homeland security by collectively naming them the first-ever Prepared Kentucky Community. - Governor
Fletcher announces new funding for life sciences ventures
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher presented today $750,000 in funding from the state's high-tech investment pool to support the work of MetaCyte Business Lab. The funding, earmarked for the fiscal year 2006 and approved by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA), will support MetaCyte's activities in creating and launching life science companies in Louisville. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces funding for Blue Water Park Models
Wednesday, October 26, 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
Ernie Fletcher makes appointment to the Land Bank Authority
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Angela C. Leet, of Louisville, as the newest member of the Land Bank Authority. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces funding for Lee County water extensions
Wednesday, October 26, 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 announces ARC funding for Jackson County
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor's Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced two Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants for Jackson County. - Governor
Fletcher awards funding for Scottsville Streetscape
Wednesday, October 26, 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
Wednesday, October 26, 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
Wednesday, October 26, 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
Fletcher appoints 28th Judicial District Judge
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced the appointment of Kathryn G. Wood, of Somerset, to the office of District Judge for the 28th Judicial District, District 2, which covers Pulaski and Rockcastle Counties. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces "No Child Left Offline" program
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Governor Fletcher announced a new pilot program that will provide computers to Kentucky's underprivileged households to help bring them into the Information Age. Governor Fletcher made the announcement last night in Lexington. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher discusses proposed Louisville Arena in monthly
column and radio address
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Governor Fletcher discusses the proposed Louisville Arena project and its potential economic impact during this month's monthly newspaper column and radio address. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher and Congressman Hal Rogers Host East Kentucky
Open House
Monday, October 10, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Congressman Hal Rogers today hosted an open house for the Kentucky Community Development Office (KCDO) and the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation's (SKED) Prestonsburg office. The two organizations will share office space located in the First Commonwealth Bank facility. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces Amazon.com to locate new fulfillment
center in Northern Kentucky
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Gene Strong announced today that Amazon.com will open a 543,000 square foot distribution center facility in Boone County. Citing continued growth and additional product line expansion, Amazon.com's newest facility will become the company's sixth in Kentucky. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointment to the Lank Bank Authority
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Angela C. Leet, of Louisville, as the newest member of the Land Bank Authority. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointment to the Gas System Restoration
and Development Project Account Review Board
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed John D. Elliott, of Pikeville, to the Gas System Restoration and Development Project Account Review Board. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints member to the Commission for Children
with Special Health Care Needs
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Marisa E. Greer, of Corbin, to the Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs. - Fallen
firefighters memorial service honors 13
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Today in Frankfort, hundreds gathered to honor the lives and sacrifices of the state's firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty over the past year. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher participates in the Champions for a Drug-Free
Kentucky/KY-ASAP Statewide Conference
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher took part today in "Celebrating the Common Wealth of Our Communities,' the 2005 Champions for a Drug Free Kentucky/KY-ASAP Joint Conference, presented by the Office of Drug Control Policy. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints new executive director to the Small
Business Advocacy Commission
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Gene Strong announced today that Ken Robinson has been named executive director of the Small Business Advocacy Commission. - Governor
Fletcher appoints members to the Commission on Community Volunteerism
and Service
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has announced the appointment of three members to the Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service: James Casey Sterr, Amy Catherine Burke, and Susan Brammer. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces UPS Supply Chain Solutions to locate
distribution center in Louisville
Friday, September 30, 2005
Reconfirming Kentucky's competitiveness in attracting new jobs to the state, Governor Ernie Fletcher and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Gene Strong, in conjunction with Greater Louisville Inc. - the Metro Chamber of Commerce and the City of Louisville, revealed today that UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. will locate a new facility in Louisville. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces next steps in Louisville arena process
Friday, September 30, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today received the final report from the Louisville Arena Task Force. The report includes recommendations from the task force involving the location, financing, use and operation of a proposed downtown arena and entertainment complex. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces 500 new jobs coming to Radcliff with
Cardinal Health customer care center
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Gene Strong announced today that Cardinal Health, the leading provider of products and services supporting the health-care industry, will open a new customer care center in Hardin County. - Commerce
Cabinet Secretary Jim Host to Retire
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Commerce Cabinet Secretary Jim Host announced his resignation today. His resignation is effective Friday, October 14th. A replacement has not been named. - Governor
Fletcher announces Director of Communications, Planning and
Scheduling
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Brett Hall as the director of communications, planning and scheduling. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher and Economic Development Secretary Gene Strong
Launch Database to Ease Search for Kentucky Businesses
Friday, September 23, 2005
A chat with a Kentucky company trying to find a closer source for its chili sauce containers sparked state officials to search for a reliable way of linking businesses with Kentucky-based suppliers. And now that way is a reality. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher and Economic Development Secretary Gene Strong
Announce Small Business to Get Big Lift from State Loan Program
Friday, September 23, 2005
A new loan program from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development will provide a big boost to small businesses in the state. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher directs flags at state office buildings be
lowered to half-staff
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of Staff Sergeant William A. Allers III, of Leitchfield. Staff Sergeant Allers lost his life on Tuesday, September 20, in Iraq. - "Unbridled
Spirit' greeting travelers coming into Kentucky
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today joined Marathon Petroleum Company officials and other state and local leaders to dedicate a new "Kentucky Unbridled Spirit' mural that has been painted on a large crude oil tank near I-64 and U.S 23 in Catlettsburg in northeastern Kentucky. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointments to the State Board for Proprietary
Education
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Pete A. Poldo, of Lexington, and reappointed Christopher A. St. John, of Somerset, to the State Board for Proprietary Education. - Governor
Fletcher makes appointment to the Board of Licensure for Nursing
Home Administrators
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Manuel L. Brown, Jr., M.D., of Louisville, as the newest member to the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Nursing Home Administrators. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointments to the Board of Speech-Language
Pathology and Audiology
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Kellie Ellis, of Harlan, and Bridget Stanfield, of Harrodsburg, as the newest members of the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointments to the Southeast Community
and Technical College Nominating Commission
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Susan T. Landis, of Harlan, and Deirdre K. Barnes, of Corbin, as the newest members of the Southeast Community and Technical College Nominating Commission. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints member to the Kentucky Board of Hairdressers
and Cosmetologists
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has announced that Jan Wanda Rowland, of Louisville, has been appointed as the newest member of the Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints members to the State Plumbing Code
Committee
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed five members to the State Plumbing Code Committee: Ricky Lee Russ, John A. Watson, Barry D. Swift, Gary W. Schardein, and Robert Garner Fleenor. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints three new members to the State Archives
and Records Commission
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed three members to the State Archives and Records Commission: Dean Johnson, Jennifer Gregory, and Terry L. Birdwhistell, Ed. D. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointments to the Traumatic Brain Injury
Trust Fund Board
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Robert P. Granacher Jr., M.D., of Lexington, and reappointed George H. Raque, M.D., of Louisville, to the Kentucky Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund Board. Dr. Granacher is a self-employed psychiatrist - Governor
Ernie Fletcher remarks on merit system
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Governor Fletcher asks for the resignation of 9 members of the administration and disbands LINK. Although pardoned, Governor Fletcher feels it is clear that some well-meaning members of the administration used poor judgment in the process of hiring merit employees. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints two members to State Board of Accountancy
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Rebecca Lee Phillips, of Louisville, and reappointed James Carl Sparrow, of Crestview Hills, as members of the State Board of Accountancy. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointment to the Board of Directors
of the Kentucky Center for the Arts
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has announced the appointment of Bruce C. Merrick, of Louisville, to the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Center for the Arts. - Senior
Advisor Resigns
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Daniel Groves, who has served as senior advisor and chief of staff to Governor Ernie Fletcher, has resigned to pursue other career opportunities in the private sector. - Governor
Fletcher takes to the airwaves to encourage Kentuckians to
support hurricane relief efforts
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher is taking to the airwaves to encourage Kentuckians to support relief efforts from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Governor Fletcher is featured in a 60-second PSA being distributed to Kentucky radio and television stations to promote a toll-free number set up for Kentuckians to call to make donations or to volunteer in relief efforts. - Communications
Director Resigns
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Carla Blanton, who has served as Governor Ernie Fletcher's communications director since April, has submitted her resignation. - Cameron
Crowe to return to "Elizabethtown"
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced that writer-director Cameron Crowe will return to Kentucky for the premiere of his new Paramount Pictures film, "Elizabethtown.' - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces major First Responder interoperability
project for Kentucky while commemorating the anniversary of
September 11
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher joined U.S. Department of Homeland Security representative Dr. David Boyd and Kentucky Director of Homeland Security Alecia Webb-Edgington on the steps of the capitol today to announce Kentucky's participation in a major First Responder communications interoperability pilot project and to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001. - Unsolicited
offers of help for hurricane relief compromise efforts
Friday, September 09, 2005
Even before Hurricane Katrina hit Gulf Coast region, Kentuckians kept phone lines busy asking how to get involved and volunteer for the relief effort. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher calls on faith-based organizations to partner
with Division of Emergency Management to assist hurricane
evacuees in Kentucky
Friday, September 09, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher is calling on faith-based organizations to contact state emergency management agencies to coordinate disaster relief efforts through the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management. - Governor
Fletcher appoints members to Kentucky State University Board
of Regents
Friday, September 09, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has announced the appointment of V. Jeffrey Alston and Edward Scott Willis to the Kentucky State University Board of Regents. - Governor
Fletcher asks federal government to declare state of emergency
in Kentucky
Friday, September 09, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has asked President George Bush to declare a federal state of emergency in Kentucky because of the continuing devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. - Fletcher
administration launches new statewide employee health plan
Friday, September 09, 2005
On Jan.1, 2006, the Fletcher administration will launch the Kentucky Employees Health Plan, a new statewide employee health insurance plan that will offer the same benefit choices currently available for the 2006 plan year at the same cost to employees. - Governor
Fletcher directs flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff
Friday, September 09, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has directed flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in memory of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and in respect for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. - Governor
Fletcher directs Major General Storm to visit Kentucky Guardsmen
deployed in support of hurricane relief efforts
Friday, September 09, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today directed Major General Donald C. Storm, Adjutant General for Kentucky, to visit Kentucky Army National Guard troops deployed in support of the humanitarian relief effort following Hurricane Katrina. - Governor
Fletcher takes immediate action to curb gasoline shortages
Friday, September 02, 2005
Governor Fletcher today took emergency measures to ensure Kentuckians have sufficient supplies of gasoline for the coming days. - Governor
Fletcher announces collaboration with FEMA and HUD to assist
families affected by Hurricane Katrina
Friday, September 02, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher, through the Kentucky Housing Corporation, is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the state's Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) office to assist families adversely affected by Hurricane Katrina. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints two members to State Board of Accountancy
Friday, September 02, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Rebecca Lee Phillips, of Louisville, and reappointed James Carl Sparrow, of Crestview Hills, as members of the State Board of Accountancy. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints members to the Kentucky Board of Veterinary
Examiners
Friday, September 02, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Samuel B. Vaughn, D.V.M.., of Crestwood, and Deborah L. Shoulders, D.V.M., of Bowling Green, as the newest members to the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints three members to the Kentucky Oral
History Commission
Friday, September 02, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed three members to the Kentucky Oral History Commission: Dawn Chew Browning, Cindy Brown, and Mark T. McFerron. - Secretary
Robbie Rudolph assuming functional responsibility of Executive
Secretary of the Cabinet
Friday, September 02, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced that he has asked Finance and Administration Cabinet Secretary Robbie Rudolph to assume the functional responsibility of acting as executive secretary of the Governor's Cabinet. - Cash
donations the best way to help hurricane relief at this time
Friday, September 02, 2005
Because of outpouring of support, the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security and the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management remind potential volunteers to contact their local emergency management agencies to get involved. The best form of assistance at this time comes in the form of cash. - Governor
Fletcher implements provisions aimed at protecting Kentucky
consumers from price gouging
Friday, September 02, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher signed an executive order today declaring a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. - Governor
Fletcher announces mobilization of Kentucky Air and Army National
Guard Troops
Friday, September 02, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced the mobilization of more than 260 Kentucky Air and Army National Guard troops to support the humanitarian relief mission in response the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina. - Governor
Fletcher declares state of emergency in Kentucky
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher signed an executive order today declaring a state of emergency in Kentucky. The order comes as the remnants of Hurricane Katrina make their way across the state. - Governor
challenges Attorney General to join him in moving Kentucky
forward
Monday, August 29, 2005
Governor Fletcher spoke in the Capitol Rotunda Monday evening to discuss his testimony to the grand jury. He challenged the Attorney General to honor the spirit of the Constitutional amnesty he will grant and devote the government's full attention to carrying out the people's business. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints member to the Southern Growth Policies
Board
Monday, August 29, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Ellen C. Williams, of Lawrenceburg, as the newest member of the Southern Growth Policies Board. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointment to the Kentucky River Authority
Monday, August 29, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has announced that Warner J. Caines, of Frankfort, has been appointed to the Kentucky River Authority. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints member to the Commercial Mobile Radio
Service Emergency Telecommunications Board
Monday, August 29, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed William F. Paxton, of Paducah, to the Commercial Mobile Radio Service Emergency Telecommunications Board representing mayors of first- or second-class cities or urban-county governments. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints three members to the Board of Nursing
Monday, August 29, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed three members to the Board of Nursing. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointment to the Kentucky Horse Park
Commission
Monday, August 29, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Oscar C. House, of London, to the Kentucky Horse Park Commission. - Governor
Fletcher directs alert of Kentucky National Guard in anticipation
of hurricane relief effort
Monday, August 29, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today ordered the statewide alert of the Kentucky National Guard in anticipation of relief efforts as a result of Hurricane Katrina. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints six members to the Kentucky Bicycle
and Bikeway Commission
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed three new and three returning members to the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointment to the Kentucky Horse Park
Commission
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Oscar C. House, of London, to the Kentucky Horse Park Commission. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointments to the Southeast Community
and Technical College Board of Directors
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Sandy Day Hogg, of Neon, and reappointed Reecie Stagnolia, of Cumberland, to the Southeast Community and Technical College Board of Directors. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher reappoints member to the Kentucky Advisory
Council on Athletic Trainers
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has reappointed Mary L. Ireland, M.D., of Lexington, to the Kentucky Advisory Council on Athletic Trainers. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher reappoints two members to the Kentucky Board
of Licensure for Private Investigators
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has reappointed Roger Dale McDonald, Adairville, and Norman Keith Williams, of Nicholasville, to the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators. - Governor
Fletcher's Monthly Newspaper Column: Merit for Examining State
System
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Governor Fletcher discusses the antiquation of the state's merit system law and the need for reform. - Governor
Fletcher touts Kentucky as great movie location
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher is meeting with television, movie and production executives in California, in an effort to attract more companies to film in Kentucky. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints four to the Commission on Community
Volunteerism and Service
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has announced the appointment of Kate N. Wenzel as the newest member of the Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service. Governor Fletcher has also reappointed Victoria L. Golden, Ed. D. Alvaton, Alan C. Taylor and Jana D. Sturm to the commission. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints new member to the Education Professional
Standards Board
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed James G. Cibulka, Ph.D., of Nicholasville, as the newest member to the Education Professional Standards Board. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher reappoints two members of the Agricultural
Development Board
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has reappointed Rodney Dick, of Nancy, and Sam E. Moore, of Morgantown, to the Agricultural Development Board. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints members to the Kentucky Commission
on Small Business Advocacy
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has announced reorganization of the Kentucky Commission on Small Business Advocacy and the appointment of its new membership. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints member to Executive Branch Ethics
Commission
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Governor Fletcher has announced the appointment of J. Quentin Wesley of Morganfield to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission. - North
Carolina Supreme Court rules in favor of tobacco grower states
Friday, August 19, 2005
The North Carolina Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling today in favor of Kentucky and the other Tobacco Grower States, requiring tobacco companies to pay the 2004 Phase II payment to producers. - Governor
Fletcher signs emergency equine drug regulation
Friday, August 19, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has signed amended emergency state regulations to limit drugs and medications that can be administered to a horse on race day in Kentucky. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints member to the Eastern Kentucky University
Board of Regents
Friday, August 19, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has announced the appointment of John W. Bizzack to the Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Presents $323,772 in Homeland Security Preparedness
Funding to the Buffalo Trace Area Development District
Friday, August 19, 2005
Last night in Robertson County, Governor Ernie Fletcher announced that the Buffalo Trace Area Development District has been awarded $323,772 in preparedness funding from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to enhance the five-county district's 911 emergency services capabilities. - Governor
Fletcher requests disaster assistance for Kentucky farmers
Friday, August 19, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has sent a request to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns requesting that USDA disaster assistance be made available to the farmers across the state due to crop losses resulting from drought conditions that began in February 2005 and continue today. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointments to the Land Between the
Lakes Advisory Board
Friday, August 19, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed two members and an alternate to the Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints member to the Northern Kentucky Convention
Center Corporation Board of Directors
Friday, August 19, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has announced the appointment of Aref W. Bsisu, of Covington, as the newest member of the Northern Kentucky Convention Center Corporation Board of Directors. - Study
to help prepare for the aging of baby boomers
Monday, August 15, 2005
A dramatic nationwide demographic shift is projected within the next 25 years fueled by the famous baby boomer generation ' the first of whom turn 60 next year. To determine where Kentucky stands in its ability to meet the needs of a rapidly aging population, the state will launch an intensive two-year statewide study, the "Kentucky Elder Readiness Initiative,' to identify strengths and weaknesses in state and local, public and private elder services, supports, resources and accommodations. It is the first in-depth study of its kind since 1985. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces activation of Kentucky's new AMBER
Alert Portal
Monday, August 15, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announced yesterday the activation of the state of Kentucky's new AMBER Alert Portal system. The Portal expands the state's current kidnapping alert network ' which broadcasts messages to TV, radio and electronic highway signs ' to include cell phones, beepers, Personal Digital Assistants, e-mail, computer desktops and lottery terminals, among others. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Unveils Life Sciences Strategic Plan
Friday, August 12, 2005
strategic plan calling for Kentucky to become a world leader in the research, development and marketing of life science and bioscience innovations that will produce a new economic engine for the state is being unveiled by Governor Ernie Fletcher today. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointment to the Kentucky Real Estate
Commission
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Michael E. Plummer, of Fort Mitchell, to the Kentucky Real Estate Commission. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher makes appointments to the Board of Speech Language
Pathology and Audiology
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Kellie Ellis and Bridget Stanfield as the newest members of the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. - Statement
from Governor Fletcher Regarding Enactment of the Energy Bill
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
I commend President Bush and Congress for enacting the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which will strengthen our energy security and lower future energy prices for the Nation. - Governor
Fletcher to address participants at first Governor's Empowerment
Conference
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher will deliver the keynote address at the first Governor's Empowerment Conference, which will be August 26 at The Galt House in Louisville. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces availability of energy research and
development funds
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Governor Fletcher announced today that a $1.5 million energy research and development fund has been launched to help the state's public universities enhance their energy research and development capacity. The formation of the "Energy R&D Fund' was recommended in the Governor's Comprehensive Energy Strategy released last February. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces appointment to KCTCS Board of Regents
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has announced the appointment of Johnna Fasold to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher signs Executive Order naming southeastern Kentucky
road after Daniel Boone
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today signed an Executive Order naming U.S. 25 East in southeastern Kentucky after frontiersman Daniel Boone. The route will be officially named the "Daniel Boone-Cumberland Gap Wilderness Trail.' - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces appointment to Kentucky State University
Board of Regents
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has announced the appointment of Wilbert Washington James to the Kentucky State University Board of Regents. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces expansion by by Denyo Manufacturing
Corporation in Danville
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Gene Strong, along with officials of Denyo Manufacturing Corporation, announced today the company will expand its Danville operations creating 20 new jobs and investing an additional $2.1 million in the commonwealth. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher names Edwin Orange Assistant to Governor for
Boards and Commissions
Friday, August 05, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the appointment of Edwin Orange as the administration's new assistant to the Governor for Boards and Commissions. Orange most recently served as deputy director of Boards and Commissions during the first 20 months of Governor Fletcher's administration. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher names Teresa Hill PSC Commissioner
Friday, August 05, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the appointment of Teresa J. Hill as commissioner to the Public Service Commission. - Commonwealth
ends fiscal year 2005 in strong financial shape
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today that Kentucky is in good financial shape and that under his management, the state ended the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, with a budget surplus. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces Joy Mining Machinery to locate in
Lebanon
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Gene Strong announced today that Joy Mining Machinery, a global leader in the development, manufacture, distribution and service of underground mining equipment, to locate its new manufacturing and service operation in Lebanon. The $7.1 million investment will create more than 200 new jobs in the commonwealth. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces UGN, Inc. has selected Somerset to
locate its new facility
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Gene Strong announced today the decision by UGN, Inc. to locate a new facility in Pulaski County, creating an initial 150 jobs with an expected total of 300 jobs in the next three years. The project represents a $16 million investment in the commonwealth. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher unveils new Unbridled Spirit license plate
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
As the sun sets on the "smiley face' license plate, Kentucky's unbridled spirit is racing to the forefront. Governor Ernie Fletcher, joined by officials from the Transportation Cabinet and Department of Tourism, unveiled Kentucky's new license plate today at Kentucky Speedway. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints new Circuit Judge for the 28th Judicial
Circuit
Friday, July 15, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed the Honorable David A. Tapp as Circuit Judge for the 28th Judicial Circuit, Division 1. The 28th Judicial Circuit covers the counties of Pulaski, Rockcastle and Lincoln. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher encourages Kentucky companies to participate
in trade mission to Chile
Friday, July 15, 2005
In response to the rapid growth of international exports from Kentucky companies, Governor Ernie Fletcher and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Gene Strong, along with several local, state and federal partners, are inviting Kentucky companies to participate in a business development trade mission in Santiago, Chile as part of the Governor's "Export Kentucky' initiative. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Members of Blue Ribbon Task Force
to Review Kentucky's Merit System
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the members of a Blue Ribbon Task Force to review and make recommendations regarding Kentucky's Merit System. Erwin Roberts, secretary of the Personnel Cabinet, will chair the 20-member panel. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces new initiatives for Kentucky's merit
system
Monday, July 11, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher, joined by Personnel Cabinet Secretary Erwin Roberts, announced two new initiatives regarding Kentucky's merit system today in Frankfort. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher directs flags at state offices at half-staff
in memory of Kentucky guardsman
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of Specialist Ryan J. Montgomery, of Greensburg, Ky. Montgomery was killed near Baghdad on Sunday. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces 1,113 job expansion by Humana in
Louisville and Northern Kentucky
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Gene Strong announced today that Humana Inc., Kentucky's largest publicly traded company, will expand operations in Louisville and Northern Kentucky creating a total of 1,113 new jobs for Kentuckians. The new jobs would have an annual payroll of more than $55 million. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher creates 2008 Ryder Cup Advisory Committee
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a formation of a committee to oversee preparation for the 2008 Ryder Cup in Louisville. The 16-member panel will be tasked with making sure that the state is fully engaged in making the tournament a success and ensuring that Kentucky and the city of Louisville receive significant exposure and economic impact from the thousands of visitors expected to visit the commonwealth during the Ryder Cup tournament, scheduled for September 2008 at Valhalla Golf Club. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces launch of Commonwealth News Center
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announces that Kentucky.gov, the official web site for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, has launched Commonwealth News Center, which features the latest news from all cabinets and agencies within state government. All state government news can be accessed on-line at http://kentucky.gov/Newsroom/. - Kentucky
to receive $300,000 workforce investment grant
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has been notified by the U.S. Department of Labor this afternoon that Kentucky will receive $300,000 in national emergency grant funds to target workers, businesses and communities potentially at risk as a result of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 2005. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher lowers Capitol flags to half-staff in honor
of Dr. Thomas Clark
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has directed that flags at the state Capitol be lowered to half-staff in honor of Dr. Thomas Clark. Dr. Clark died early this morning. He was 101 years old. - Statement
from Governor Fletcher on the Passing of Dr. Thomas Clark
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
"Dr. Thomas Clark always saw Kentucky as a land of contrasts, and that's as true today as it has ever been. We will be eternally grateful to him for trying to define and explain those contrasts. But we will be just as grateful to him for doing more than any other individual to make us proud of being a Kentuckian..." - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces more than 100 new jobs to be added
by ARAMARK Uniform and Career Apparel in Lexington
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Gene Strong, in conjunction with Commerce Lexington, today announced a decision by Lexington-based ARAMARK Uniforms and Career Apparel, Inc. (AUCA) to renovate existing office space on Russell Cave Road. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher participates in groundbreaking for Hydro-Gear
in Princeton
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and officials with the Cabinet for Economic Development were on hand today to break ground for Hydro-Gear's new 67,500 square foot facility at the Princeton Industrial Park. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces Genentech will locate distribution
facility in Louisville
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Cabinet for Economic Development Gene Strong, in conjunction with Greater Louisville Inc. and -- The Metro Chamber of Commerce and the city of Louisville, announced today that California-based Genentech, Inc. (NYSE: DNA), a leading biotechnology company, will locate a warehouse and distribution facility in Louisville. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher presents $1.5 million check to Warren County
on behalf of Bowling Green Metalforming, LLC
Friday, June 17, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Cabinet for Economic Development presented today the proceeds from a $1.5 million Economic Development Bond Grant to the Warren County Fiscal Court on behalf of Bowling Green Metalforming, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Magna International, Inc. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces Jim Deckard as General Counsel
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the appointment of Jim Deckard as his new general counsel. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher directs flags at state offices at half-staff
in memory of Kentucky guardsman
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher has directed that flags at all state office buildings remain lowered to half-staff in honor of Specialist Michael Hayes, of Morgantown, Ky. Hayes was killed near Baghdad on Tuesday. - Governor
Fletcher learns about Inkle weaving at the Kentucky Artisan
Center in Berea
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
On Saturday, June 11, Governor and Mrs. Fletcher and their family were among the over 950 visitors who stopped by to visit the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea and watched as fiber artisan Joyce Cooper of Berea, demonstrated the art of Inkle weaving. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher participates in groundbreaking for Benson International
in Cadiz
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Cabinet for Economic Development Commissioner John McCarty were on hand today to break ground on the future home of Benson International, Inc. in Cadiz. The 180,000 square foot facility will be located on 21 acres in the Trigg County Industrial Park and will house two complete production lines. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints Roach to Supreme Court
Friday, June 10, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced the appointment of John Roach, general counsel to the Governor, to fill the vacancy in the Kentucky Supreme Court. - Governor
Fletcher Announces Mailing Date for Phase II Tobacco Settlement
Payments
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Governor Ernie Fletcher announced this morning during his speech at the Kentucky FFA convention that the Kentucky 2004 Phase II Tobacco Settlement payments will be mailed the week of June 20. - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces expansion of Fidelity Investments
in Northern Kentucky
Monday, June 06, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints new member to Executive Branch Ethics
Commission
Thursday, June 02, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher recommends strengthened, enhanced vision for
CPE
Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher addresses Transportation Cabinet investigation
Monday, May 23, 2005 - Statement
from Lieutenant Governor Steve Pence regarding the Attorney
General's investigation
Thursday, May 19, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces Toyota hybrid production in
Georgetown
Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - Statment
from Governor Ernie Fletcher regarding BRAC recommendation
Friday, May 13, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher to pursue business, other opportunities during
visit to World Expo 2005 in Aichi, Japan
Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher addresses Microsoft Government Leaders Forum
in D.C.
Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher appoints task force to study new arena for
Louisville
Monday, April 25, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher kicks off Earth Week, urges Kentuckians to
recycle
Monday, April 18, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher testifies before U.S. Senate committee and
visits wounded Kentucky soldiers
Friday, April 15, 2005
- Governor
Ernie Fletcher directs state flags to remain at half staff
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
- Governor
Ernie Fletcher Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for Anti-Meth
& Internet Pharmacy Legislation
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
- New
Signs Welcome Visitors, Tout "Kentucky Unbridled Spirit"
Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher unveils new Medicaid KYHealth cards
Monday, March 28, 2005
- Governor's
Derby celebration events
Thursday, March 24, 2005 - 2005
Governor's Derby Poster Unveiled
Thursday, March 24, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher directs flags at state office buildings lowered
to commemorate fallen Guardsman
Wednesday, March 23, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher celebrates successful legislative session
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
- Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces $75 million in county and municipal road
bonds
Wednesday, March 23, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher signs historic tax modernization legislation
Friday, March 18, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher visits Louisville to promote tax modernization
Monday, March 14, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher pleased with notable drop in Kentucky's annual
unemployment rate
Friday, March 11, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher announces state will run Elliott prison
Friday, March 11, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher welcomes passage of budget to avoid disruption
of state government operation
Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Praises General Assembly for Passing Historic
Tax Modernization Legislation
Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher's Methamphetamine Bill Passes Unanimously through
House of Representatives
Friday, March 04, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Joins Board of Achieve Inc.
Monday, February 28, 2005
- Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Major Expansion by UPS in Louisville
Friday, February 25, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Appoints Louisville Metro Councilwoman
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Commends Kentucky Senate, House of Representative
For Passage of Senate Bill 86
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Appoints Deputy Chief of Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Commends State House for Approving Budget Plan
Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher's JOBS for KY Tax Plan is Base for Historic
Legislation Approved in the State House
Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Tim Feeley to be Appointed as Family
Court Circuit Judge for 12th Judicial Circuit, Division 2
Friday, February 18, 2005 - Governor Ernie
Fletcher Praises Senate for Passing Bill to Help Small
Contractors
Friday, February 18, 2005 - Governor
Fletcher Addresses Seniors, Applauds House Passage of Elder
Maltreatment Legislation
Friday, February 18, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Praises Senate for Passage of Bill Encouraging Small
Business Growth
Friday, February 18, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Appointment of Kentucky Poet Laureate
Thursday, February 17, 2005 - Governor
Fletcher's Small Business Health Insurance Initiative Passes
House
Thursday, February 17, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Appoints Circuit Judge For 24th Judicial Circuit
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Appoints New Member to Kentucky Horse
Park Commission
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Signs News Service Contract for Visually Impaired
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - Governor
Fletcher to Appoint Panel to Study Workers' Compensation
Issue for Jockeys
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - Statement
From Governor Ernie Fletcher on the Death of John R. Gaines
Monday, February 14, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Appoints New Executive Director to The Office
of Drug Control Policy
Monday, February 14, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Applauds Kentucky Senate For Passing Legislation
to Combat Methamphetamine Abuse
Friday, February 11, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Commends State Senate for Passing Cabinet for
Economic Development Reorganization Bill
Friday, February 11, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Applauds Committee Passage of House Bill 278
Friday, February 11, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Kentucky to Receive Federal Aid in
Wake of December Winter Storms
Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - Unbridled
Spirit Reaches Kentucky Communities
Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Makes Appointment to the Kenton County
Airport Board Advisory Committee
Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Savings of More Than $1 Million on
Personal Services Contracts for Legal Services
Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Kentucky Selected to Host Rural Telecommunications
Congress
Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Commends State Senate for Passing Reorganization
Bills
Monday, February 07, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Appoints Jefferson County Property Valuation
Administrator
Monday, February 07, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Unveils Comprehensive Energy Plan
Monday, February 07, 2005 - ADVISORY:
Technical Correction to Governor Ernie Fletcher's State
of the Commonwealth Address
Friday, February 04, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Voices "Unbridled Spirit' for Kentucky's
Tsunami Relief Effort
Friday, February 04, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Appointment to the 53rd Judicial
Circuit of Kentucky
Friday, February 04, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Legislation to Combat Kentucky's
Methamphetamine Problem
Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Delivers State of the Commonwealth Address
Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Funds Expanded Newborn Screening Program
Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Unveils New Initiative to Strengthen Security
in Kentucky Communities
Monday, January 31, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Appoints Four to the Kentucky Council on
Postsecondary Education
Monday, January 31, 2005 - National
Study: Kentucky Among Top Seven States for Best Management
Monday, January 31, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces State Assitance to Mid-South
Electronics
Thursday, January 27, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Tours State, Promotes JOBS for Kentucky Tax
Plan
Thursday, January 27, 2005 - Governor
Fletcher Announces $33 Million in County Road Aid and Municipal
Road Aid Funds
Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Tours State, Promotes JOBS for Kentucky Tax
Plan
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - Medicaid
This Week: Governor Fletcher Announces Diabetes Pilot Project
for Bell and Floyd Counties
Friday, January 21, 2005 - Unbridled
Spirit Kicking Up Its Heels Across Kentucky
Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Asks President Bush For Disaster Declaration
Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Judicial Appointment
Friday, January 14, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher and First Lady Glenna Fletcher to Celebrate
the Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Encourages Citizens to Utilize Bill Watch for
the 2005 Kentucky General Assembly
Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - "Kentucky
Unbridled Spirit' is Big Hit in Legislature
Monday, January 10, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Forums to be Held Around The State
to Promote JOBS for Kentucky
Sunday, January 09, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Over $31 Million in Homeland Security
Grants For The Commonwealth
Sunday, January 09, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher and First Lady Glenna Fletcher Ask All Kentuckians
to Donate in Support of Tsunami Victims
Wednesday, January 05, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Summit on Federal and State Resources
for Community Broadband Deployment
Wednesday, January 05, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Announces Recovery Kentucky
Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - Governor
Ernie Fletcher Creates Kentucky Sports Authority, Names Boxing
and Wrestling Authority
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
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