Delivering for Kentucky
April 13, 2009
Gov. Beshear announced that Kentucky has been selected as the site for a proposed domestic battery manufacturing and headquarters facility which would bring investment and jobs.
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Bringing Industry to KY
April 8, 2009
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, UK, and U of L are partnering with Argonne National Laboratory to establish a national Battery Manufacturing Research and Development Center.
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Honoring Sacrifice
March 13, 2009
Governor Beshear presented 38 Kentucky Medals for Freedom today to the families of 15 Kentucky military members who died in combat.
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Stimulating the Economy
February 25, 2009
Gov. Beshear unveiled the “Kentucky at Work” initiative – the details of an estimated $3 billion in stimulus funding from the federal government that will be invested in Kentucky.
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Supporting Kentucky's Kids
February 19, 2009
Recognizing the significant role a child’s younger years play in future achievements, Gov. Beshear has created the Task Force on Early Childhood Development and Education.
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Cooperative Leadership
February 13, 2008
Hailing a spirit of bipartisanship and cooperation, Gov. Steve Beshear today signed a budget package that he said protects funding for basic education, health care and public safety.
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Restocking the Pantries
January 30, 2009
Today, in conjunction with universities and community organizations, Gov. Beshear launched a statewide campaign to “Restock the Pantries” at Kentucky’s dwindling food banks.
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Tax Prep Resources
January 5, 2009
Gov. Beshear encourages more Kentuckians to apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable federal tax credit for low- and middle-income working individuals and families.
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Protecting Our Values
December 11, 2008
Gov. Beshear today proposed a plan to address the state’s budget crisis that would protect funding for education as well as the state’s most vulnerable populations through vital state services.
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Protecting Kentucky Jobs
December 4, 2008
Joined by Ford executives at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Governor Beshear and Mayor Abramson said the two Ford plants in Louisville are too important to the economy to fail.
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Advocating for Kentuckians
December 2, 2008
Governor Beshear joined governors from across the nation in Philadelphia today for a meeting with President-Elect Barack Obama to discuss the country’s current economic crisis.
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Comprehensive Energy Plan
November 20, 2008
Governor Beshear unveiled the state’s first-ever comprehensive energy plan, which calls for significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while creating some 40,000 jobs.
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Prescription Assistance
October 31, 2008
Governor Beshear unveiled the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP), a new program to aid eligible Kentuckians in locating free or reduced cost prescription drugs.
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Protecting Kentucky Jobs
October 30, 2008
Governor Beshear announced an amended incentive package giving Ford Motor Company the green light to invest an additional $200 million at its two Louisville manufacturing plants.
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New Assistance Web Site
October 23, 2008
Governor Beshear today unveiled a new Web site, assistance.ky.gov, a one-stop-shop providing readily accessible links to critical resources in tough economic times.
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Leading on the Economy
October 9, 2008
Governor Beshear announced steps to continue building Kentucky's economy and ensure that basic services and financial institutions are protected in these challenging economic times.
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Public Safety First
September 23, 2008
Governor Beshear plans to elevate the oversight and fiscal management of several key public safety technology programs under a single umbrella of protection known as “Public Safety First.”
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Ensuring Our Safety
September 14, 2008
Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency, providing the necessary authorization to take a broad range of steps to ensure safety in the wake of storms that hit the state.
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Insuring Our Children
September 3, 2008
Governor Beshear announced a plan to get more eligible children into the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP).
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Protecting Our Industry
August 25, 2008
Governor Beshear announced his support for a ban on steroids in horse racing, and deemed the issue an emergency so a ban could take immediate effect.
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Creating New Jobs
August 25, 2008
Governor Beshear announced 4,000 new jobs and a low-speed electric vehicle manufacturing plant coming to Simpson County with the help of state incentives to Integrity Automotive, LLC.
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Making Education Affordable
August 15, 2008
Governor Beshear unveiled an innovative financing solution to ensure student loans remain available to Kentuckians from the state’s only public, nonprofit student loan provider during the 2008-2009 school year.
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Practical Solutions
August 4, 2008
Governor Beshear announced “Practical Solutions,” an initiative aimed at ensuring continued excellence and safety in highway design and construction while stretching limited transportation funds.
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