Governor's Newsroom

Below you will find a listing of press releases that have been released in the last 3 months.  To view a press release, please click on the title.

• Governor Ernie Fletcher Requests Review of State Cell Phone Usage
  Tuesday, June 08, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Sets Aside Friday, June 11, 2004 as a Day of Reverence and Thanksgiving
  Tuesday, June 08, 2004
• Statement from Governor Ernie Fletcher Concerning the Death of President Ronald Reagan
  Monday, June 07, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Sends Formal Request for Federal Assistance in Storm Damaged Areas
  Monday, June 07, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher to Attend BIO Conference in California
  Friday, June 04, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Field Hours for Eastern Kentucky Area Representative
  Thursday, June 03, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Field Hours for Western Kentucky Area Represtentative
  Thursday, June 03, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Field Hours for Northern Kentucky Area Representative
  Thursday, June 03, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Field Hours for Lincoln Trail Area Representative
  Thursday, June 03, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Field Hours for Central Kentucky Representative
  Thursday, June 03, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Appears on WHAS Radio and Kentucky Public Radio
  Wednesday, June 02, 2004
• Governor Fletcher Appoints two to the Maysville Community College Nominating Commission
  Wednesday, June 02, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher's Legal Counsel Files Motion to Hold Attorney General's Proceedings in Abeyance
  Wednesday, June 02, 2004
• Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to Tour at Least Five Kentucky Counties
  Tuesday, June 01, 2004
• Lieutenant Governor Steve Pence Surveys Storm Damage in Four Eastern Kentucky Counties
  Tuesday, June 01, 2004
• Health and Family Services Reminds Kentuckians how to Report Fraud and Abuse
  Tuesday, June 01, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Signs State of Emergency Declaration
  Friday, May 28, 2004
• Statement from Governor Ernie Fletcher Regarding Statewide Storm Damage
  Friday, May 28, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Launches New Website
  Friday, May 28, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Signs Emergency Regulation Amending Ban on Texas Livestock
  Thursday, May 27, 2004
• Governor Fletcher Appoints two to the State Board of Accountancy
  Thursday, May 27, 2004
• Governor Fletcher Makes Appointments to the Kentucky African-American Heritage Commission
  Thursday, May 27, 2004
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER MAKES APPOINTMENT TO THE KENTUCKY BOARD OF DENTISTRY
  Thursday, May 27, 2004
• Mike Inman Appointed State Commissioner of Technology
  Friday, May 21, 2004
• Department for Local Government Commissioner Takes on Additional Duties
  Friday, May 21, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Appoints Mark Treesh as Commissioner of Revenue
  Thursday, May 20, 2004
• Kentucky Infrastructure Authority Appoints Jody E. Hughes Executive Director
  Wednesday, May 19, 2004
• Governor Fletcher Appoints two to the Henderson Community College Nominating Commission
  Wednesday, May 19, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Presents Millions of Dollars to Graves County
  Wednesday, May 19, 2004
• Governor Fletcher Reappoints Administrative Law Judge in the Department of Workers Claims
  Monday, May 17, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Signs Broadband Bill
  Monday, May 17, 2004
• Governor Fletcher Appoints Three to the Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors
  Monday, May 17, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces $35 Million Awarded to Kentucky
  Friday, May 14, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announced Flags to Fly at Half Staff in Honor of Peace Officers’ Memorial Day
  Thursday, May 13, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Meets with Kentucky Board of Education
  Thursday, May 13, 2004
• Governor Fletcher Appoints two to the Madisonville Community College Nominating Commission
  Wednesday, May 12, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Appoints Two to the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority
  Wednesday, May 12, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Makes Appointment to the Kentucky State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  Thursday, May 06, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Hosts the Celebration of Hope for all Breast Cancer Survivors
  Thursday, May 06, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Selection of Agency To Create New State "Brand"
  Monday, May 03, 2004
• Statement from Governor Ernie Fletcher on Decision by Judge Heyburn
  Friday, April 30, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Meets with Jockeys
  Friday, April 30, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Appointment of the Crittenden County Judge Executive
  Thursday, April 29, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Initiative to Make Health Care More Affordable, Accessible to State Employees
  Thursday, April 29, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Judicial Appointee
  Thursday, April 29, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Appoints Veteran PVA Commissioner of Property Valuation
  Thursday, April 29, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Appoints Three to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board
  Thursday, April 29, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces More Minorities Are Now in Higher-level State Government Positions Than at Same Time During Previous Administration
  Wednesday, April 28, 2004
• Capitol Grounds Get Spruced up for Derby Celebration
  Tuesday, April 27, 2004
• Variety of Entertainers Take the Stage at Governor's Derby Breakfast
  Tuesday, April 27, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Requests Flags at State Office Buildings be Lowered to Half-Staff
  Tuesday, April 27, 2004
• Downtown Frankfort Welcomes Derby Breakfast Guests
  Tuesday, April 27, 2004
• Fun Facts on the Governor's Derby Breakfast
  Tuesday, April 27, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Celebrates Earth Day with Students From Second St. Elementary
  Thursday, April 22, 2004
• Governor's Derby Breakfast Poster Captures Race's Drama, Color
  Wednesday, April 21, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces More Women Are Now in Higher-level State Government Positions Than at Same Time During Previous Administration
  Wednesday, April 21, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Appoints New Communications Director
  Tuesday, April 20, 2004
• Statement from Governor Ernie Fletcher Regarding the Death of Kentucky Soldier Robert Henderson in Iraq
  Monday, April 19, 2004
• The Following is a Letter Sent to Kentucky House Speaker Jody Richards from Governor Ernie Fletcher
  Monday, April 19, 2004
• Kentucky Craft Marketing Program Artists Exhibit at Governor's Derby Breakfast
  Monday, April 19, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Corporations can File Tax Returns in Accordance with Provisions of House Bill 390
  Thursday, April 15, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Efforts to Further Eliminate Waste and Abuse
  Thursday, April 15, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Signs Senate Bill 14
  Thursday, April 15, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Appoints Deputy Secretary of the Executive Cabinet
  Tuesday, April 13, 2004
• Visual Arts Exhibit Graces Governor's Mansion During Derby Festivities
  Tuesday, April 13, 2004
• Governor's Derby Breakfast Returns To Capitol Grounds
  Tuesday, April 13, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Appointment to Public Service Commission
  Friday, April 09, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Appoints Executive Director to the Commission on Women
  Friday, April 09, 2004
• Governor Fletcher Visits Bowling Green, Paducah, and Owensboro as Part of His Critical Statewide Effort to Urge the Passage of the Kentucky Senate Budget with Tax Modernization
  Wednesday, April 07, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher to Take Part in Online Town Hall Meeting
  Wednesday, April 07, 2004
• Governor Fletcher Signs Public Safety Officers’ Legislation
  Wednesday, April 07, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Appoints Sheriff of the Year to the Private Investigators Board
  Wednesday, April 07, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Continues to Express Concern Over the University of Kentucky Tuition Increase Announced Yesterday by UK Board of Trustees
  Tuesday, April 06, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Visits Northern Kentucky; Urges Constituents to Contact State Legislators About the Importance of Passing Senate's Budget with JOBS for Kentucky
  Tuesday, April 06, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Visits Elizabethtown, Louisville to Garner Support, Raise Awareness About the Importance of Passing Senate's Budget with JOBS for Kentucky
  Tuesday, April 06, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher to Deliver on "Small Business Regulatory Fairness” Promise
  Tuesday, March 30, 2004
• Leading Telecommunication's Providers Support Governor Fletcher's "JOBS for Kentucky” Plan
  Friday, March 26, 2004
• "JOBS for KENTUCKY” Gains the Endorsement of the Kentucky Public Health Association
  Friday, March 26, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Signs Senate Bill 248 into Law; Provides Tax Incentives for Businesses in Kentucky
  Friday, March 26, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Changes the Course of State Government in his First 100 Days
  Friday, March 26, 2004
• "JOBS for Kentucky” Plan Gains Endorsement From the Kentucky Industrial Development Council
  Thursday, March 25, 2004
• Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces Their Support for the "JOBS for Kentucky” Plan That will Provide Funding for Kentucky's Tourism Initiatives
  Thursday, March 25, 2004
• Greater Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau Announce Their Support for the "JOBS for Kentucky” Plan That Will Provide Funding for Kentucky's Tourism Initiatives
  Wednesday, March 24, 2004
• "JOBS for KENTUCKY” Gains Support from Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
  Wednesday, March 24, 2004
• First Lady Glenna Fletcher Hosts "Celebration of Hope” for Breast Cancer Survivors
  Wednesday, March 24, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Poised to Deliver on Medicaid Modernization Promise
  Wednesday, March 24, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher's "Small Business Regulatory Fairness Initiative” Advances
  Wednesday, March 24, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher's Health Care Insurance Proposal Poised To Be Signed Into Law
  Wednesday, March 24, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher's Coal Bed Methane Initiative Passes the Senate
  Tuesday, March 23, 2004
• "JOBS for Kentucky” Gains Endorsement from the Kentucky Hotel and Lodging Association
  Tuesday, March 23, 2004
• "JOBS for Kentucky” Gains the Endorsement of Greater Louisville Inc.
  Tuesday, March 23, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Requests an Update to a 2000 Draft Audit of Procurement Card Controls
  Tuesday, March 23, 2004
• "JOBS for Kentucky” Gains Endorsement of the Kentucky League of Cities
  Tuesday, March 23, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher's Rural Broadband Initiative Passes the House
  Monday, March 22, 2004
• Kentucky Tourism Council Announces Their Support for Governor Fletcher's "JOBS for Kentucky” Plan That Will Provide Funding for Kentucky's Tourism Initiatives
  Monday, March 22, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Directs All State Buildings in the Commonwealth to Lower Their Flags to Half-Staff
  Monday, March 22, 2004
• Parks Department to Protect Workers and Reduce Workplace Injuries
  Monday, March 22, 2004
• Governor Ernie Fletcher's Coal Bed Methane Initiative Advances
  Monday, March 22, 2004
• Governor Fletcher's Health Care Insurance Proposal Advances
  Monday, March 22, 2004
• Kentucky Farm Bureau Supports Governor Fletcher's Overall "JOBS for Kentucky” Proposal
  Monday, March 22, 2004
• Governor Fletcher Appoints Executive Director of Homeland Security
  Monday, March 15, 2004
• Parks Department Moves Promptly to Clean up Waste Sites
  Monday, March 15, 2004
• Nominations for Gubernatorial Appointments to the Commonwealth's University Boards of Regents and Trustees and Other Higher Education Boards are Currently Being Accepted.
  Monday, March 15, 2004
• New Website Calculates Personal Savings from Tax Cuts
  Friday, March 12, 2004
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS IN THE TRANSPORATION CABINET
  Friday, March 12, 2004
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER’S RURAL BROADBAND INITIATIVE MOVES FORWARD
  Thursday, March 11, 2004
• Governor Fletcher Unveils Bipartisan Plan to Modernize Tax System
  Thursday, March 11, 2004
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER ANNOUNCES FIELD HOURS FOR NORTHERN KENTUCKY AREA REPRESENTATIVE
  Thursday, March 11, 2004
  Governor's representative will visit 15 counties in March
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER’S "READ TO ACHIEVE” INITIATIVE PROGRESSES
  Wednesday, March 10, 2004
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER APPOINTS ONE TO THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  Wednesday, March 10, 2004
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO THE KENTUCKY HUMANITIES COUNCIL
  Wednesday, March 10, 2004
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER MEETS WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM AK STEEL TO ENSURE JOBS ARE MAINTAINED IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY
  Wednesday, March 10, 2004
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER APPOINTS DANVILLE FARMER TO STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
  Wednesday, March 10, 2004