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Kentucky tourism secretary retiring this month
A member of Gov. Steve Beshear's cabinet, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Marcheta Sparrow, is retiring at the end of May.
Chris Cooper/NDL photos Governor Steve Beshear talks with Lewisburg Mayor Tina Callahan-Dye during his visit to the city's new fire station.
Lasher & White meet with Governor Beshear on fishing
Livingston County Judge Executive Chris Lasher and Lyon County Judge Executive Wade White met with the Governor last Wednesday in Frankfort.
Health Care Reform Implementation Update - May 15, 2013
Last week the Senate agreed to vote on Marilyn Tavenner's nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ; the Department of Health and Human Services announced an initiative that will give consumers information on what hospitals charge and posted an initial set of data on CMS' website; two major Medicare authorizing committees ... (more)
Kobe Aluminum To Expand In Bowling Green, Ky., Create 100 Jobs
Bowling Green, KY, May 15, 2013 - Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear today joined company and local officials to break ground on an 87,000 square foot addition to Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products , LLC advanced manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, representing $66 million of new capital investment and the addition of At today's groundbreaking ... (more)
Bowling Green plant to add 100 full-time jobs
An auto parts maker is adding a new building and 100 full-time jobs to its operation in Bowling Green.
Gov. Beshear seeks Democrat to challenge Sen. McConnell
Historically, an open-air train ride has been a central part of the Zoo experience, but no rides have been available since the June 2009 train crash.
Jessamine law-enforcement agencies yet to ticket anyone for texting while driving
Since House Bill 415, known as the texting while driving law, was signed into law by Gov.
Campaign to back health exchange
The Affordable Health Care Act and - according to Gov. Steve Beshear - a healthier lifestyle for citizens are coming to Kentucky.
Beshear active in seeking McConnell challenger
Gov. Steve Beshear says he's part of efforts to recruit a Democrat to challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in next year's election in Kentucky.
State's managed care system drawing complaints
Kentucky's change to a managed care system of delivering Medicaid services continues to rile lawmakers even though they're the ones who demanded cost-savings measures for the health care system for the poor and disabled.
Keller sworn in as high court's 3rd female justice
Justice Michelle M. Keller was formally sworn in Tuesday by Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr.
Family Foundation files instant racing briefs to Kentucky Supreme Court
The Family Foundation has filed response briefs with the Kentucky Supreme Court laying out its argument for allowing discovery in the instant racing case.
Abuse panel to issue first report this year
A panel appointed by Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear to review cases of severe child abuse and neglect says it expects to issue its first report later this year.
Medicaid opinions: Several state leaders come in for heat for not moving toward expansion
Editorials and columnists in several papers around the country pressed officials toward accepting a Medicaid expansion and offered suggestions about implementation.
Names of fallen officers added to memorial
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. - RICHMOND - Two Kentucky law enforcement officers died in the line of duty last year, and their names were added Tuesday to the state's memorial for fallen officers at the state Department of Criminal Justice Training.
Glass door maker opening facility in Elkton
A company that makes glass doors will create 100 full-time jobs when it opens its manufacturing plant in western Kentucky.
Special session over redistricting likely
Special sessions may be unpopular - legislators understand that well enough to avoid them if at all possible - but two lawsuits over drawing legislative districts may precipitate one soon.
Domtar to Make $20 Million in Upgrades to Hawesville Mill in Kentucky
Governor Steve Beshear [May 9] announced Domtar Paper Company LLC plans to upgrade and add equipment at its Hawesville facility , retaining 452 jobs and investing up to $20 million in capital improvements.