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The CMRS Board is charged with administrating the CMRS fund for the purpose of implementing wireless emergency 911 service through out Kentucky in accordance with State and Federal Legislation and Regulation.

The Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) works throughout the states coal fields to protect the public from health and safety problems caused by mining that occurred prior to 1982.

The Board is responsible for licensing and regulating Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and CPA firms in Kentucky.

Kentucky Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator. The purpose of this web site is to inform people with disabilities of their rights and available programs.

The Administrative Division is comprised of the Grants, Accounting, Personnel and Compliance Sections.

The Administrative Division, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Joe West, is comprised of the following branches: Academy Branch, Employee Assistance Program Branch, Financial/Grant Management Branch, Human Resources Branch, Internal Affairs Branch, Drivers Testing, Inspections & Evaluations Branch and the Properties Management & Supply Branch. Major James Vanhook is the assistant commander of the Administrative Divisions. All branches of the Division report directly to Major James Vanhook.

This Office holds administrative, adjudicatory hearings upon the filing of a petition or complaint, and recommends to the Cabinet Secretary the final action that should be taken.

Administration Services Division Director Mike Mullins provides coordination and oversight of capital construction, information systems, fiscal responsibilities and personnel matters for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.

This office oversees the state's purchasing and procurement functions, central printing and postal operations, in-house graphics design and visual arts, surplus property disposal and risk management functions of state government.

The Office of Administrative Services consists of the Administrative Services Branch and the Systems Management Branch.

Adult Institutions has nearly 2,897 employees, the majority employed within the state's twelve correctional institutions.

Our mission is to identify and promote awareness of the significant African-American influences upon the history and culture of Kentucky and to support and encourage the preservation of Kentucky African- American heritage.

The Department for Aging and Independent Living is the federally designated State Unit on Aging for Kentucky's seniors and the state coordinating agency for services to young adults with physical disabilities.

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board was created by the 2000 General Assembly. The Board serves to distribute 50% of the state monies received from the Master Settlement Agreement for the general purpose of agricultural development in the Commonwealth.

This office assists farmers, agricultural businesses, and commodity groups to promote and market their products by expanding existing markets, as well as by developing domestic and international markets.

Building partnerships for agriculture's future

Our Division emphasizes good stewardship of our natural resources. Air pollution should be prevented or reduced whenever possible.

The purpose of the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and certifies all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Alcohol and Drug Counseling. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The Office of Legal Services provides legal support and advice to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Regulates the alcoholic beverage industry by licensing the production and sale of alcoholic beverages; enforces state liquor laws, and regulates tobacco sales to minors.

Registered apprenticeship is a training system that produces highly skilled workers that meets the demands of employers competing in a global economy.

In this 20,000 sq. foot facility you can shop for Kentucky products; experience Kentucky hospitality; explore Kentucky madecrafts & history; enjoy Kentucky cuisine; learn about other must-see places; and enjoy full rest stop services.

The Kentucky Arts Council supports, through grants and technical assistance, Kentucky arts organizations, non-profit community organizations, local arts councils, local government agencies, individual artists and crafts persons.

Helping consumers and families, ensuring open government, fighting crime, promoting quality healthcare, and protecting seniors

Local Commonwealth Attorney's contact information.

Look up the contact information for the County Attorney in your area.

The primary purpose of this board is to protect the public through examination, licensure, and regulation of auctioneers, apprentice auctioneers, limited livestock auctioneers, limited tobacco auctioneers, and auction house operators.

The Auditor of Public Accounts ensures that public resources are protected, accurately valued, properly accounted for, and effectively employed to raise the quality of life of Kentuckians.

The Division of Audits and Investigation conducts audits for the purpose of detecting the perpetration of fraud or abuse of any program by any client, or by any vendor of services with whom the Cabinet has contracted.

The Kentucky Department of Aviation is one of six departments within the Transportation Cabinet and they provide support and service to the 62 public airports, 83 private runways and 54 heliports within Kentucky.

The Kentucky Board of Architects was established by an Act of the Kentucky General Assembly in 1930 to protect the public health, safety and welfare by the regulation of architects.

The role of the Board of Barbering is to protect the health and safety of the public against misrepresentation, deceit, or fraud in the practice or teaching of barbering.Phone 502-429-8841

This facility, which opened in 1962, provides inmate labor to the Division of Forestry for fire fighting and fire break clearing.

The Blackburn Correctional Complex is the largest minimum security facility operated by the Department of Corrections.

The Kentucky Department for the Blind is a state government rehabilitation agency that offers assistance to persons who are blind or visually impaired.

The Boards and Commissions site allows those interested in serving as an appointee of Governor Steve Beshear on one of the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Boards and Commissions to provide their qualifications and background for consideration.

The Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority (KBWA) is a five-member authority charged with the responsibility of overseeing all professional boxing and wrestling matches or exhibitions held in the commonwealth.

The purpose of this page is to facilitate communication among divisions, districts, consultants and contractors by providing online data relating to the production of highway bridge plans.

The Finance and Administration Cabinet's Office of Administrative Services is responsible for any functions and duties as the Secretary may assign relating to, but not limited to, Cabinet accounting, purchasing and operational/support services; development and administration of the Cabinet's budget; Human Resources management; administrative assistance to various boards and commissions; postal and messenger services; and fleet management.

We provide the Governor and the Commonwealth objective research, analysis, advice, and management assistance on policy, budget, financial, and economic issues to ensure the fiscal integrity and continuity of state government.

The Division of Building Codes Enforcement regulates the Kentucky Building Code as it pertains to the construction of new buildings and alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy to existing buildings.

The Division of Building Services is responsible for small construction projects, moving services for state agencies, snow removal services for parking lots and walkways, groundskeeping and landscaping, janitorial services, and other day-to-day building operations.

The Division of Building Services is responsible for small construction projects, moving services for state agencies, snow removal services for parking lots and walkways, groundskeeping and landscaping, janitorial services, and other day-to-day building operations.

The Office for Business and Occupational Development is committed to ensure equal employment opportunity, a diverse workforce and promoting equitable business opportunities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky

The Capital City Airport is located one mile southwest of Frankfort, in Franklin County, Kentucky. It is a public use airport that is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Our mission is to develop a versatile individual by providing technical education and skills training.

The mission of the Perkins Center is to provide services to individuals with disabilities so they may achieve suitable employment and independence.

Through its partner agencies, the Kentucky Center for School Safety will provide training in best and promising practices with regard to supporting students, teachers, and other school and community providers.

We welcome you to the Kentucky Center website, highlighting up-to-date information about our history, art, center tours, staff & board members, employment information, and volunteers.

Division Director Sherre Smith-Jones provides coordination for all Department of Juvenile Justice facilities, programs and services in the Departments Central Region Division.

The Kentucky Certificate of Need process prevents the proliferation of health care facilities, health services and major medical equipment that increases the cost of quality health care in the Commonwealth.

The Division of Certification is responsible for issuing and renewing certificates for all Kentucky teachers and administrators.

The Office of General Counsel is responsible for processing open records requests, providing legal opinions, drafting statutes and regulations, and representing the Department at public meetings and administrative hearings.

Regulates state charitable gaming laws and regulations through public education, inspections, and licensing.

The Division of Child Support (DCS) is the state IV-D agency responsible for administering the child support program, which includes providing location services, establishing paternity and child support, enforcing support orders, establishing and enforcing medical support, and collecting and distributing support payments.

Our mission is to plan, develop, provide and evaluate the public statewide system of care for children with developmental delays and children with special health care needs.

Our mission is to provide health insurance coverage to low income, uninsured children.

The Kentucky Board of Chiropractic Examiners is the state agency responsible for protecting the public by licensing and regulating chiropractors.

Our mission is to ensure an impartial and fair review of all claims, thereby compensating persons for damages caused as a result of negligence by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The Council advises the Secretary on areas critical to marketing Kentucky Coal.

The Commissioner provides guidance on cabinet and department policy and oversight to the divisions; and coordinates department partnerships.

Access communications services available from COT.

The Division of Communications and Recognition consists of the following organizational units: the Employee Recognition Branch; the Workplace Relations Branch; and the Communications Branch.

The Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is responsible for child and adult protection, foster care and adoption, and services to enhance family self-sufficiency, including food stamps and cash assistance.

The Kentucky Community Crisis Response Board (KCCRB) has the primary responsibility to provide disaster mental health services for the Commonwealth. KCCRB is recognized as the lead disaster mental health agency by the Department for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services (DMHMRS) (state mental health authority), Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KyEM) and the American Red Cross (ARC).

Volunteers and members provide a range of services throughout the Commonwealth.

The Division of Compliance Assistance (DCA) is one of six divisions located within the Department for Environmental Protection (DEP). It was created in 2004 to provide a nonregulatory approach to environmental protection.

Access computing services available from COT.

In our web site you will find information on our division's programs as well as links to other soil, water, and resource conservation activities.

Available here is valuable information regarding the construction of Kentucky's roads including materials, drawings, and designs.

Access COT's consulting services list.

This Office oversees the Division of Regulation & Inspection, the Division of Food Distribution and the Division of Environmental Services.

The Consumer Protection and Education Division is the main link between the Office of Insurance and the consumer.

The Public Service Commission can answer your questions about your utility service and help you resolve your utility complaints that you have been unable resolve with your utility.

The counselor at your local office will help you prepare for and obtain employment.

This site contains vital information relating to the procurement of highway construction, improvement, and maintenance projects. Revisions are made frequently. Please check back periodically for updates.

The Controller's Office is responsible for all state accounting policies and procedures, cash management and strategic financial planning.

Kentucky Correctional Industries (KCI) is a self-supporting division of the Kentucky Department of Corrections under the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet that employs hundreds of inmates in the production of goods and services in Kentuckys major penal institutions.

We are committed to providing consistent and current information to participants in a safe and effective learning environment.

Protecting the citizens of Kentucky by providing a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders.

Kentucky hands create in wood, glass, ceramics, fiber, metal, and other materials as diverse as the human imagination.

We offer a wide range of creative and productive services to agencies in state government, including audio and video production, graphic design, multi-media event services and photography.

Our mission is to ensure an impartial and fair view of all claims, compensating needy innocent victims for the financial losses incurred due to the physical and emotional injuries resulting from a violent crime.

The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) is a nationally ranked public safety and law enforcement agency that provides law enforcement officers in Kentucky with state-of-the-art training.

The Customer Resource Center provides Help Desk support, training, and continuous process improvement services for state employees in administrative services job functions and for vendors who do business with the Commonwealth.

Our mission is to provide effective leadership, education, advocacy and programs to eliminate barriers and to meet the social, economic, educational, cultural and intellectual needs of deaf and hard of hearing Kentuckians.

The purpose of the Board is to protect the public by statues and regulation of the practice of dentists and dental hygienists.

The purpose of the Board of Dietitians and Nutritionists is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Dietetics and Nutrition. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The Department for Disability Determination Services makes disability determinations on behalf of the Commissioner of Social Security for residents of Kentucky.

In what highway district do you live? Find out here.

On this site you will find the information you need to operate a non-commercial vehicle or motorcyle in Kentucky.

Drive Smart provides statewide check-up events, technician classes and educational presentations throughout the year.

The newly formed Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) will coordinate Kentucky’s response to substance abuse; close gaps in service and administrative issues to improve drug control programs; and implement effective strategies and long range planning in Kentucky.

The future strength of the Commonwealth of Kentucky depends upon the healthy development of our youngest citizens.

Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex is a medium security institution located in the Appalachian Region of Morgan County in Eastern Kentucky. This facility is the largest in the states penal system with an inmate population of 1600.

Division Director Roger McMaster provides coordination for all Department of Juvenile Justice facilities, programs, and services in DJJs West Region Division.

This website provides extensive information on the programs and services available to businesses including existing businesses, newly locating companies, start-ups, small and minority businesses, and many others.

The eleven agencies of the Education Cabinet help make Kentucky a better place to live, learn and work.

EPSB is the standards and accreditation agency for Kentucky teachers and administrators and for programs of education at Kentucky colleges and universities.

The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's K-12 education requirements.

As mandated by Kentucky law, the Kentucky Board of Education develops and adopts the regulations that govern Kentucky's 176 public school districts and the actions of the Kentucky Department of Education.

The Division of Educator Preparation ensures that preparation programs for Kentucky educators meet established standards of quality.

The Kentucky Registry of Election Finance administers and enforces the laws regulating the financing of state and local elections in Kentucky.

The State Board of Elections is responsible for overseeing and administering elections in Kentucky.

The responsibilities of this division are to coordinate an emergency management system of mitigation, preparedness,response & recovery to protect the lives, environment & property of the people of Kentucky.

The main purpose of the KBEMS is to certify first responders, emergency medical technicians, and to license paramedics and ambulance services and our mission is to provide the best possible emergency medical services for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The Division of Employee Benefits consists of the following organizational units: the Life Insurance Branch; the Workers Compensation Branch; and the Employee Assistance Branch. In addition this Division is responsible for the coordination of the State Safety Program.

Find out about Personnel Management’s Recruitment initiatives, Scholarship programs within the cabinet and info on job’s available within the cabinet.

The Department for Employee Insurance is responsible to the Cabinet Secretary for the State Health Insurance Program and the State Flexible Benefits Program.

The Division of Employee Management consists of the following units: the Processing & Records Branch; the Payroll Branch; the Classification & Compensation Branch; and the Performance Management Branch.

In conjunction with the State EEO Coordinator's Office, the Office for Employee Relations coordinates all logistics for the annual Governor's EEO Conference including registration, development and scheduling of over 18 workshops and 3 general sessions for over 400 participants.

Get important personal and on-the-job safety tips from this division of the Transportation Cabinet.

The Office of Employment and Training, in cooperation with its partners, shall provide qualified people for jobs, quality jobs for people, temporary financial support for the unemployed, comprehensive labor market information, and preserve the integrity and viability of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, thus promoting the economic well-being of the Commonwealth.

Our program objectives are to administer the statutes and regulations through education and enforcement in a fair and equitable manner to employees and employers.

It is the agency's mission to protect and enhance Kentucky's environment. The department will set clear priorities and will work with Kentucky's citizens to keep Kentucky one of the most remarkable states in the nation.

The Department for Energy Development and Independence oversees the implementation of Kentucky's Comprehensive Energy Strategy.

ABC's Enforcement Division has investigators trained to enforce all state laws with special emphasis placed on alcohol and tobacco laws.

Our mission is to use a clear and consistent approach in bringing about and maintaining compliance with the Department for Environmental Protection's air, waste and water environmental regulatory programs by using appropriate and reasonable measures to resolve cases in a timely manner.

The Division of Engineering and Contract Administration is the administrator of the state's capital construction program. It provides technical engineering assistance to state agencies, reviews design and detail specifications, and acts as a liaison between the Department and other agencies on new construction projects and major maintenance projects.

The Division of Environmental Analysis (DEA) is responsible for providing environmental guidance to Transportation Cabinet Employees, to contractors, and to the general public concerning Cabinet projects and activities.

The Kentucky Environmental Education Council was established to improve Kentuckians understanding of their environment.

Kentucky's remarkable natural resources have helped shape our economy, culture and history. Nevertheless, these resources also provide us with the responsibility of good stewardship. Kentucky’s residents and businesses must work together to preserve the resource quality and diversity that make Kentucky a great place to live, work and play. The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) has been given the duty to lead this effort to protect and enhance Kentucky’s environment.

Since 1972, the Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission, a seven-member citizen advisory board, has worked to strengthen the public role in solving environmental problems in our communities and the state.

The Kentucky Division of Environmental Services (KYDES) provides centralized laboratory testing for the Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet.

The Division of Epidemiology & Health Planning is responsible for the control of communicable disease, disease surveillance and investigation, injury prevention and research, vital statistics, and health data.

Our mission is to provide the Transportation Cabinet with various types of equipment and materials to most effectively meet the needs of the Transportation Highway System.

The Examination Branch performs special investigations on the use of public resources.

The Executive Branch Code of Ethics establishes the ethical standards that govern the conduct of all executive branch employees.

The Department for Facilities Management is responsible for the management and administration of the Commonwealth's capital construction program, real property acquisition, disposition and leasing program, and daily operation of state-owned office buildings and other assigned state properties.

The eighth largest public facility of its kind in the United States, the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center hosts over 3 million visitors each year.

The Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers provides administrative support, technical assistance, and training to the local school-based Family Resource and Youth Services Centers.

The Division of Family Support (DFS) is responsible for administering several programs including electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards/food stamps, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program Aid (K-TAP) and Medicaid programs.

USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. USA.gov also serves as the catalyst for a growing electronic government.

The purpose of the Board of Fee-Based Pastoral Counselors is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board certifies all eligible candidates for entry into the profession as Fee-Based Pastoral Counselor. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

Browse our repository of recent case filing materials, which have been scanned and placed on the Internet for your convenience.

Finance and Administration is, in many ways, a hub for all state government operations. Its wide-ranging duties include policy development, procurement of goods and services, the maintenance of state-owned facilities, and employee training--to name just a few.

The Division of Financial & Data Services consists of the Data Analysis Branch and the Financial Management Branch.

The Division of Financial Audit protects taxpayer resources by conducting audits of state agencies, fiscal courts, sheriffs, county and circuit clerks, special districts, schools, education cooperatives, and other entities which manage public funds.

Kentucky's pro business climate provides a number of incentives for businesses.

The Department is responsible for the supervision and regulation of various industries that perform services for the citizens of Kentucky.

The Office of Financial Management's statutory requirements include analyzing and managing short-term and long-term cash flow requirements and much more.

The Financial Standards and Examination Division's main objective is to ascertain whether or not each insurance company and health maintenance organization authorized to do business in Kentucky is financially sound and statutorily solvent in accordance with Kentucky Insurance Laws and Regulations.

The Division of Fire Prevention, Office of State Fire Marshal, enforces various codes to ensure that all public structures, facilities, and regulated vehicles are maintained in such a manner that all occupants and users of these facilities will be protected from fire, explosion, or other similar hazard.

Take a look around and learn about conservation, wildlife, hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation in the state. We want you to enjoy Kentucky, naturally.

The bonding that happens when you take a son or daughter or a niece or nephew fishing lasts for a lifetime.

The Division of Fleet Management oversees and manages state-owned vehicles.

The Division of Forensic Services is responsible for coordinating and managing activities of the Central Laboratory, Eastern Laboratory, Northern Laboratory, Southeast Laboratory, Jefferson Laboratory, Western Laboratory and Electronic Crime Branches.

Kentucky forests have played as much a part in the state's history as did Daniel Boone and other early pioneers.

The Frankfort Career Center is a 205-man minimum security facility whose inmates are assigned to a governmental services work detail providing supplemental labor for agencies in state government.

The Frankfort Convention Complex is a Commonwealth of Kentucky enterprise located in Historic Downtown Frankfort…Kentucky’s Capital. Our resources are dedicated to providing professional management services to the conventions and meeting industry.

The Division of Fraud, Waste and Abuse/Identification and Prevention is responsible for planning, developing and directing agency efforts to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse in the Medicaid program, and all other welfare programs administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

Provides consistent, accurate accounting services, including grant management, travel reimbursement, payment for goods and services.

Learn about Kentucky's Legislature.

OGI works with both state and local government, and serves as a liaison to federal mapping agencies.

With 19 State Park golf courses, there is sure to be something for everyone.

The Office of Government Training (OGT) is in the business of change -- helping to improve individual and organizational performance throughout Kentucky government.

Kentucky's Governor is the Chief Executive of many cabinets, agencies and offices that help make Kentucky a better place to live, work, and enjoy.

The Governor's Scholars Program strives to enhance Kentucky's next generation of civic and economic leaders and to create models of educational excellence for teachers and students.

The Governors School for the Arts provides hands-on arts opportunities for the states talented high school students who are dancers, actors, instrumental and vocal musicians, creative writers, future architects or visual artists.

Green River Correctional Complex is a 982 bed medium / minimum security adult male correctional facility located in Central City, KY.

The Kentucky State Board of Hairdressers & Cosmetologists was created to protect the health and safety of the general public, to protect the public against misrepresentation, deceit, or fraud in the practice or teaching of beauty culture, to set standards for the operation of the schools and salons, and to protect the students under the provisions of this chapters.Phone 502-564-4262

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services is the state government agency that administers programs to promote the mental and physical health of Kentuckians and support Kentucky's families.

The Division of Health Care is responsible for the licensing and Medicare/Medicaid certification of all health-care facilities other than long-term care facilities.

Health Insurance Policy and Managed Care Division regulates admitted insurance companies and HMOs.

The purpose of the Board of Hearing Instrument Specialists is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Hearing Instrument Dispensing. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The mandate of the Kentucky Heritage Council is to identify, preserve, and protect the cultural resources of Kentucky.

Find standards and policies relating to highway design from this division.

Find important highway information here.

The Division of Historic Properties is responsible for the management, maintenance and preservation of all state-owned historic properties.

The Kentucky Historical Society engages people in the exploration of the Commonwealths diverse heritage.

The Office of Homeland Security is charged with leading the Commonwealth's coordination and collaboration efforts with public and private preparedness partners to ensure a Ready and Prepared Kentucky.

Dedicated to man's relationship with the horse, the park features two outstanding museums, twin theaters and nearly 50 different breeds of horses.

Our mission is to promote, foster, and encourage the horse breeding industry and to improve the breeds of horses, through the business of legitimate horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering, conducted on the highest plane.

The Board of Housing, Buildings, and Construction was created by KRS 198B.020. The Board consists of twenty (20) members selected and appointed by the Governor.

Regulates all construction of buildings through enforcement of building and fire codes, including: elevators, boilers, manufactured housing, hazardous materials, electrical installations, and plumbing.

The Office of Human Resource Management is committed to building and sustaining a positive work environment for all Cabinet employees.

Our mission is to eradicate discrimination in the Commonwealth through enforcement of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act.

The days of just installing any furnace or air conditioner are gone. Serious thought and planning of the applications of HVAC systems into any structure is a requirement in today's HVAC industry.

KHEAA is a public corporation and governmental agency and instrumentality of the Commonwealth established in 1966 to improve students' access to higher education.

Information and forms for individual income taxes.

Learn about hunting, fishing, conservation and more.

The Office of Information Technology(OIT) coordinates telecommunications and computing systems for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) in conjunction with the Commonwealth Office of Technology (COT).

Created by the Kentucky Innovation Act of 2000, the Department of Innovation and Commercialization for a Knowledge Based Economy facilitated development of Kentucky Innovation the state-wide strategic plan for development of the technology-centered economy in the Commonwealth.

Fighting waste, corruption, fraud, and abuse in the Transportation Cabinet

The Office of Inspector General is dedicated to provide accurate and impartial investigative support to cabinet management and to serve as liaison with the law enforcement community.

The Inspector General's Office is responsible for conducting audits and investigations for detecting the perpetration of fraud or abuse of any program by any client, or by any vendor of services with whom the cabinet has contracted.

The Division of Insurance Administration consists of the Member Services Branch and the Enrollment Information Branch.

The Legal section conducts administrative hearings on matters ranging from rate filings to the illegal activities of agents and companies with respect to civil violations of the Kentucky Insurance Code and assists with criminal prosecution of insurance fraud.

Regulates property, casualty, life, and health insurance companies operating in the state through the control of coverage and market practices; administers testing and issuance of licenses to agents; and procures state insurance for state-owned properties.

The purpose of the Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Interpreting. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The Office of Investigations is responsible for all matters relating to the investigation of white-collar crime, waste, fraud and abuse in within the Cabinet and across the entire Executive Branch.

The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is the state entity responsible for criminal justice services.

The Department's vision is to be an organization of well-trained professionals dedicated to the positive development of youth who contribute to safe and caring communities.

Kentucky Access is a state authorized health plan that offers medical coverage to Kentuckians who find it difficult to obtain health insurance in the individual insurance market.

The mission of this agency is to provide a responsive and innovative adult education system that enables students to achieve and prosper.

The Kentucky Business Enterprises Program is one of the leading United States vending and food services programs operated by people who are blind.

The Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women is the Department's only institution for women.

The American Judicial System and our legal processes are often misunderstood by citizens. This web site is designed to answer some of your questions about Kentucky's Court of Justice, one of our three branches of government, and to familiarize you with its operation.

Kentucky Educational Television signed on the air in September 1968 as Kentuckys statewide public broadcasting network. Today, KET is the largest PBS member network in America.

Established in 1994, KHLCF provides funding for preserving and conserving natural areas that possess unique features such as, areas that are a habitat for rare and endangered species, areas important to migratory birds, areas that perform important natural functions that are subject to alteration or loss, and areas to be preserved in their natural state for public use, outdoor recreation and education.

Telling Kentucky's Story.... Our pride, Our glory. Our popular living history Kentucky Chautauqua dramas will introduce your community to a dozen people who made Kentucky great.

Basic infrastructure is a necessity for economic growth. Many of our Kentucky communities do not have the basic water, sewer, solid waste facilities and other infrastructure that they need for their citizens

Able to accommodate a wide variety of events, the convention center offers 300,000 square feet of space, a 30,000 square foot ballroom and 52 meeting rooms - all under one roof.

The mission of Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center (KLTPRC) is to change the way decisions are made in the Commonwealth of Kentucky by bringing a new perspective to policymaking.

Kentucky Retirement Systems is responsible for the investment of funds and administration of benefits for over 267,000 state and local government employees in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The Kentucky State Penitentiary is the Department's oldest and only maximum security facility.

The Kentucky State Reformatory located in LaGrange, opened in 1937; it is a medium security facility.

On our site you will be able to find information about the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program, Employment Standards (Labor Laws), Workers Compensation Programs as well as Labor Management Relations and Mediation.

The General Counsel serves as legal counsel for the Secretary of Labor in matters for which the Cabinet is responsible.

The Division of Laboratory Services makes reliable laboratory facilities available for the protection of health in the Commonwealth.

Find forms to renew your license.

View fish and wildlife guides, or purchase your license online.

The Law Operations Division, led by Michael Rodgers, provides administrative support for the Kentucky Public Advocacy statewide system in order to fulfill the statutory mandate of high quality representation of clients.

The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice on all issues, coordinates and reports on the work of the other two legal offices and serves as a legal liaison to the Governor’s legal counsel.

EPSB Legal Services has six primary responsibilities related to certified teachers and administrators: processing mandatory character and fitness applications; investigating violations of the board's code of ethics; investigating complaints of misconduct; processing reinstatement applications; answering open records requests; informing other states of adverse actions against certificates.

The Office of Legal Services provides legal services to the Personnel Cabinet, including drafting statutes, regulations and legal opinions.

The office of Legal Services provides general legal services to the Cabinet.

The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission, independent agency of the legislative department of state government, implements Code of Conduct for General Assembly Members, registers lobbyists and their employers, and investigates complaints of Code violations.

Services that this commission provides include: committee staffing, bill drafting, oversight of the state budget and educational reform, production of educational materials, maintenance of a reference library and Internet site, and the preparation and printing of research reports, informational bulletins and a legislative newspaper.

The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives serves Kentucky's need to know by assuring equitable access to high quality library and information resources and services and by helping public agencies ensure that adequate documentation of government programs is created, efficiently maintained and made readily accessible.

The office of lieutenant governor of Kentucky has existed under the last three of Kentucky's four constitutions, beginning in 1797. The lieutenant governor serves as governor of Kentucky under circumstances similar to the Vice President of the United States assuming the powers of the presidency.

Through application of statutory requirements, the Division approves or disapproves policies, certificates, and rate filings, and reviews other forms and advertising for the protection of the public.

The Division of Local Facilities is charged with overseeing community-based residential programs for inmates and enforcement of minimum jail standards.

The Department for Local Government, or DLG, provides financial help in the way of grant and loan assistance as well as advising local goverments in matters of budget, personnel and other items relevant to those entities.

Since Fiscal Year 1999, the Kentucky Lottery has provided more than a billion dollars to the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) Program, the College Access Program and the Kentucky Tuition Grants Program. From inception in 1989, the Kentucky Lottery has earned over $2.8 billion for Kentucky's state treasury.

The Luther Luckett Correctional Complex was the first security institution to be built in Kentucky since the Kentucky State Reformatory in 1937.

Get information regarding road maintenance. You can even report a dangerous pothole here.

This division handles all fiscal matters including accounting, purchasing, and payroll for the Cabinet.

The purpose of the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Marriage and Family Therapy. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

Founded in August 1992, the mission of the Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission is to promote the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change espoused by the late civil rights leader.

The Kentucky Board of Licensure of Massage Therapy regulates the licensure of Massage Therapists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The Division of Material and Procurement Services offers a number of materials and tools to assist customers with Commonwealth procurement activities.

The Maternal and Child Health mission is to provide leadership, in partnership with key stakeholders, to improve the physical, socio-emotional health, safety and well-being of the all Kentucky women, infants, children, adolescents and their families.

The Division of Mechanical Maintenance and Operations consists of three branches: Operations, Maintenance and Repair, and Electronic Security and Energy Management. The Division is responsible for all mechanical operations of Department operated buildings, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, elevator maintenance, energy management, lighting and electrical service and electronic security.

Our mission is to responsibly purchase quality healthcare and related services that produce positive outcomes for persons eligible for programs administered by the Department.

Recognized as national leaders in their respective fields, the Kentucky State Medical Examiner's Division staff assists Kentucky coroners in all aspects of death investigations.

The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the public welfare by ensuring that licensure qualifications and standards of medical and osteopathic physicians are met and that appropriate disciplinary action is taken when violations of the Medical Practice Act occur.

The Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to ensure that all youth placed in its care receive appropriate medical screenings and services.

Our mission is to provide leadership, in partnership with others, to prevent disability, build resilience in individuals and their communities, and facilitate recovery for people whose lives have been affected by mental illness, mental retardation or other developmental disability, substance abuse or an acquired brain injury.

The Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (MHSA) is responsible for the administration of state and federally funded mental health and substance abuse treatment services throughout the Commonwealth.

The mission of the Division of Mental Retardation (DMR) is to take the lead, in partnership with other key stakeholders, in building the capacity of communities and systems to provide individually determined supports for individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, and their families, that increase their opportunities for choice and inclusion as valued citizens of Kentucky's communities.

Building on Kentucky's strong military heritage, we envision a preeminent partnership between the Commonwealth and the nation's security interests that yields economic and cultural benefits for all Kentuckians.

Our mission is to provide highly trained, appropriately resourced and properly equipped professionals and unique services required to successfully meet state and federal missions worldwide.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky has primacy for the regulation and oversight of surface coal mining activities conducted within the state.

An important aspect of our environmental regulatory program is the acknowledgement of excellence in mining and reclamation activities.

To facilitate the mine inspection duties of the Office, the coal fields have been divided into six inspection districts. A mine rescue station, which serves as the district office, is centrally located in each of the following districts: Barbourville, Harlan, Hazard, Madisonville, Martin and Pikeville.

Recognizing that the highest priority and concern of the Commonwealth must be the health and safety of the coal industry's most valuable resource, the miner, resulted in the creation of the Mine Safety Review Commission.

Our mission is to work for the success of minorities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky by promoting self-sufficiency through education and training and ensuring equal access to jobs and economic development thus improving the quality of life for all Kentuckians.

Learn what permits you will need for operating a commercial vehicle in Kentucky.

This site is designed to provide information and services regarding vehicle licensing and registration in Kentucky.

There are many intermingled programs involving Kentucky's roads including bicycling, ferries, and rails. You can learn more here.

The Kentucky Historical Society operates three unique museum sites in downtown Frankfort that tell the story of our states history.

All Kentuckians will recognize, appreciate and understand the significant contributions Native Americans have made to Kentucky's rich cultural heritage.

The Kentucky Department for Natural Resources, through its divisions and partnerships, provides technical assistance, educational programs, and funding to assist in conserving and sustaining Kentucky's natural resources.

KSNPC's staff botanists, zoologists, ecologists, land managers and data managers work with others to protect our natural heritage and educate Kentuckians about its importance.

A project manager is assigned to each project as a single Kentucky point of contact for the duration of the location process. This provides confidentiality for the company, while affording a degree of comfort to the local communities being evaluated.

The Northpoint Training Center was opened in 1983. It is a medium security facility which houses 1,106 inmates.

The purpose of the Board of Nursing Home Administrators is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Nursing Home Administration. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The job of this board is to protect public health & welfare by development & enforcement of state laws governing the safe practice of nursing.

When employers in the Commonwealth are cited by the Kentucky Department of Labor Division of Occupational Safety & Health Compliance for alleged violation(s) of Kentucky's Occupational Safety & Health Act and Standards, and the employer/and or an employee contests the citations(s), the KOSH Review Commission provides an opportunity for the contesting party to come to a hearing and defend against the citation(s) and/or penalties.

Kentucky OSH Division of Compliance's main objective is to ensure a safe and healthful workplace for the working men and women of the Commonwealth, by enforcing Kentucky's occupational safety and health standards, rules and regulations.

The purpose of the Board of Occupational Therapy is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Occupational Therapy. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The Kentucky Division of Occupations and Professions provides administrative and fiscal management, technical support and advice to regulatory boards in the complex system of occupational licensing.

The mission of the Division of Oil and Gas is to regulate the crude oil and natural gas industry in the Commonwealth; protect the correlative rights of mineral owners, fresh water zones and minable coal seams; and conserve and protect oil and gas reserves in Kentucky.

All Ombudsman and Specialists are knowledgeable about Kentucky Workers Compensation and applicable procedures. Ombudsman and Specialists are located in five sites in Kentucky.

Office of the Ombudsman answers questions about CHFS programs, investigates client complaints and works with CHFS management to resolve them. The Office of the Ombudsman advises CHFS management about patterns of complaints and recommends corrective action when appropriate.

The Division of Police Services directs the enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, investigates all reported complaints and criminal law violations and performs other functions deemed necessary for the protection of all citizens in the Commonwealth.

The purpose of the Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Ophthalmic Dispensing. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners consists of five (5) members appointed by the Governor. Four (4) members are practicing optometrists well grounded in the practice of optometry and one (1) citizen at large who is not associated with the practice of optometry.

Created in 1976, the Kentucky Oral History Commission provides for the collection of interviews with Kentuckians throughout the state.

Our state park system includes 52 parks and historic sites and one interstate park with facilities for meetings and conferences, fine accommodations, camping, golf, education and much more.

As the primary releasing authority for all convicted felons and youthful offenders, the Kentucky Parole Board conducts thousands of hearings annually--for both victims and offenders.

The Division of Performance Audit was created to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of state government agencies.

The Department for Personnel Administration consists of the Division of Employee Management and the Division of Staffing Services accounting for eight branches with over 70 employees.

The Personnel Board was established to safeguard the "merit system" for state government employees and to serve as an impartial adjudicator of employee-employer disputes for state government.

The Personnel Cabinet's mission is to take care of state government employees as well as those seeking employment with the state. It is responsible for managing and enhancing the workplace for all state workers in Kentucky.

Learn about your HR benefits with the Transportation Cabinet

The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy serves the Commonwealth to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through effective regulation of the practice of Pharmacy.

This Board licenses all physical therapist and physical therapist assistants for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This site has information helpful in applying for a license, newsletters, history of the Board and other information.

The Division for Placement Services includes two branches--Transportation and Classification. The division also provides coordination of detention services and alternatives to secure detention programming.

The Office of Planning and Management provides administrative services for the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts.

Find information on highway plans in your area. This site will also guide you through the state's scenic byways.

No person, firm or corporation shall construct, install or alter any plumbing without first having procured a plumbing construction permit from the Division of Plumbing.

The Board of Podiatry is an independent self-funded agency whose purpose is to protect the public by administering and enforcing the statutes and regulations concerning the practice of Podiatry.

The Police and Budget group provides consultation and support to agencies and works to ensure all CHFS contracts meet Cabinet and other government standards.

The Finance and Administration Cabinet's Division of Administrative Policy and Audit provides guidance to agencies on pre-audit and post-audit policy and records management.

Health Policy Development is the research and development area of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

The Department for Administration's Division of Postal Services operates within the Finance and Administration Cabinet, and serves through five mail rooms approximately 125 state cabinets and agencies.

The council coordinates change and improvement in Kentucky's postsecondary education system as directed by the 1997 Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act.

The Post-Trial Division, led by Rebecca Ballard DiLoreto, has five branches providing legal representation in state and federal court to persons convicted/or incarcerated in Kentucky.

The term prevailing wage for each classification of laborers, workmen, and mechanics engaged in the construction of public works within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, means the sum of base and fringe rates.

The primary function of the Division of Probation & Parole is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth through the supervision of offenders who have been placed on probation or parole.

The purpose of the Board of Professional Art Therapy is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Art Therapy. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The purpose of the Board of Professional Counselors is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession as a Professional Counselor. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

This board was established to protect the public health, safety and welfare. This is accomplished through the licensing and monitoring of individuals and firms deemed qualified to practice.

The purpose of the Board of Registration for Professional Geologists is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession as a Professional Geologist. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The Division of Professional Learning and Assessment supports the mission of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) by maintaining the array of tests required for teacher and administrator certification, and by overseeing an active research agenda.

Here you can view pre-construction project location maps and information.

Access services available through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

The Property and Casualty Division regulates admitted property and casualty insurers through review of coverages and marketing practices.

The Division of Property & Supply Services purchases furniture, engineering and laboratory equipment, as well as selected specialty items.

Information, rates, and forms for property taxes for businesses.

Information, rates, and forms for individual property taxes.

The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Division, led by Marsha Hockensmith, is a federally funded independent Division within DPA which protects and promotes the rights of Kentuckians with disabilities

The Division of Protection and Permanency provides consultative services and technical assistance to the service regions regarding issues of child and adult protection, guardianship and permanency for children.

The purpose of the State Board of Psychology is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Psychology. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

DPA represents over 100,000 citizens each year in KY's trial and appellate courts. The staff of the Kentucky's statewide defender program protects what we value most - our liberty and our life.

This web site has detailed information on both the 457 and 401(k) voluntary supplemental tax-sheltered retirement plans available to all employees of Kentucky state government, local governments, as well as public schools and universities

The Division of Public Health Protection & Safety includes programs related to the enforcement of public health regulations for environmental health and community safety.

Find information on local health departments, product recalls, vital records and more.

The Public Protection Cabinet protects Kentuckians through education, regulation and enforcement.

Check here for media rules and contact points.

Oversees state utility companies providing electric, telecommunications, water, and natural gas service to the public; ensures utilities charge fair and reasonable rates for services rendered and that services are adequate, efficient and reliable.

This board is charged with the responsibility of protecting the public interest through regulation, examination and certification or licensure of Kentucky Real Estate Appraisers pursuant to Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 324A & 201 KAR Chapter 30.

The Commission is charged with the responsibility of protecting the public interest through regulation, examination and licensing of Kentucky real estate brokers and sales associates.

The Division of Real Properties implements applicable statutes for the acquisition, leasing, utilization, inventory and sale or disposal of real property owned by the Commonwealth except for highway right-of-way acquisitions.

We are an organization that primarily works with regional organizations to promote development and growth in the state’s Regional Business Parks and in Kentucky counties where circumstances pose unique barriers and opportunities for economic growth.

The purpose of the Kentucky Directory of Registered Athlete Agents is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Division of Occupations and Professions acts as the service of process for the directory. The division staff registers all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of athlete agents. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The Division of Licensed Child Care is responsible for licensing child day care programs, residential child caring facilities and child-placing agencies.

Provides economic development information, research and analytical services. Maintains data on available industrial sites and buildings and evaluates industrial sites.

The Kentucky Historical Society produces a wide variety of materials about Kentucky history and genealogy.

The Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care is a government agency that regulates respiratory care practitioners and their services.

Our Goal is to help you access information and forms relevant to your Individual or business needs

The mission of this division is to provide fair and equitable treatment of citizens, professional acquisition of right of way, orderly relocation of affected families, businesses, and utilities, and safety improvements to highway railroad crossings.

The Roederer Correctional Complex is situated approximately 3 miles south of LaGrange, Kentucky and approximately 20 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky.

Information and forms for sales tax

Tickets may be purchased at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center Ticket Office located on the east side (to the right) of Freedom Hall or any Ticketmaster outlet.

The Kentucky Secretary of State oversees business filings in the state, public notary commissions, election information and much more.

With a diverse set of agencies in the Commerce Cabinet, we are promoting and marketing Kentucky in a way that has not been done before.

Responsible for the development and administration of executive policies and for the overall management of the agency.

The cabinet provides overall leadership, policy direction and training for its departments and agencies.

The Office of the Secretary provides executive policy and management support to the offices/divisions of the Cabinet.

There are over 19,000 parking spaces at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center (including temporary ones). Check here for current charges and more.

Provides Health and Family Services to these regions: Cumberland, Eastern Mountain, Northeastern, Northern Bluegrass, Jefferson, Salt River Trail, Southern Bluegrass, The Lakes, and Two Rivers covering all counties in Kentucky.

The KCSBA provides resources to help small businesses navigate the regulatory and bureaucratic processes of starting and running a business.

The purpose of the Board of Social Work is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Social Work. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The purpose of the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The Division of Staffing Services is responsible for operation of a centralized applicant and employee counseling program; the examination program for state employment; the state register program, including the administration of layoff plans and reemployment lists as required statute; the construction of merit examinations; and coordination of outreach programs for recruitment of applicants and the administrative internship program.

As an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, the Kentucky State Fair Board operates two of the largest convention and trade show facilities in the state - the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center - located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Since being established in 1948 by act of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Kentucky State Police has defined itself as a professional, detailed and efficient law enforcement agency dedicated to preserving law and order for the protection of its citizens.

The Division of State Risk and Insurance Services functions as the state's insurance office.

The Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation (SCVR) reviews, analyzes, and advises the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR).

This office has two divisions: the Division of Personnel & Budget and the Division of Information Technology.

The vision of this agency is to have a Commonwealth of healthy communities free of the abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and related consequences.

Our missions is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

The Division of Surplus Property is responsible for the disposal of state and federal surplus personal property.

The Board of Tax Appeals provides an independent, impartial and neutral forum for hearing and resolving disputes on tax issues in a timely, cost-effective alternative to the court system.

The Office of the Taxpayer Ombudsman serves as an advocate for taxpayer's rights.

The Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System serves the professional educators of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The Division of Technical Services coordinates and manages activities of the Criminal Identification & Records Branch, as well as the Communications, Computer Technologies, Properties Management and Supply Branches.

An office in the Finance and Administration Cabinet that sets enterprise standards and policies for information technology in state government and offers infrastructure and IT development support for the business needs of state agencies.

Under the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, this office ensures that their business units use technology to efficiently and effectively deliver comprehensive health and family services to Kentuckians.

The Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet combines Kentucky's assets in parks, tourism, cultural heritage, and arts to effectively promote and market these assets.

The purpose of this page is to facilitate communication between industry, state agencies, organizations and individuals by providing online data and providing contacts for the future.

The Training Operations Division is comprised of the Basic Training Branch and the Professional Development Training Branch.

The Training Support Division is comprised of the Supply Branch and Information Systems Branch.

Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet is responsible for maintaining and improving the transportation infrastructure of the Commonwealth including 27,438 miles of roads, 160 licensed airports, 23 public transportation systems, and with the registration of 2.7 million licensed drivers and 3.4 million vehicles annually.

The Human Service Transportation Delivery Branch is responsible for the oversight of the Human Service Transportation Delivery (HSTD) program.

From the hills and hollows of eastern Kentucky through the rolling bluegrass of our heartland to the massive lakes and flatlands of the west, Kentucky has much to offer.

The Kentucky State Treasury is the chief clearinghouse for revenues that flow into state government.

The Trial Division provides service to indigent individuals accused of crime and facing a hearing or a trial.

There are many complex areas within the Unemployment Insurance Program. We have provided links to information that we hope will help you better understand the program and possibly answer some of the questions you may have relating to your Unemployment Insurance claim.

Supporting Kentucky’s 177 prosecutors who fight on the front line in the war against drugs and violent crime

The primary emphasis for KVE is Commercial traffic: vehicle safety, driver safety, and proper authority and compliance for vehicles operating in commerce.

The Commissioner of Vehicle Regulation administers the policies and procedures set forth by the Cabinet Secretary.

Kentucky is home to more than 370,000 veterans. KDVA serves our veterans in three primary areas of support: healthcare, benefits, and cemeteries.

Robert Stout, DVM, State Veterinarian

The purpose of the Board of Veterinary Examiners is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Veterinary Medicine. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality.

The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation assists Kentuckians with disabilities to achieve suitable employment and independence.

Our mission is to protect human health and the environment by minimizing adverse impacts on all citizens of the commonwealth through the development and implementation of fair, equitable and effective waste management programs.

The Division of Water is charged with the responsibility for managing and protecting the state's waters, both on the surface in lakes, streams and rivers as well as groundwater beneath the surface of the land in the state.

The Western Kentucky Correctional Complex is a medium security facility which includes a 200-bed minimum security unit.

Director Diana McGuire provides coordination for all Department of Juvenile Justice facilities, programs and services in DJJs East Region Division.

You can learn about Kentucky's many species of wildlife here.

The KCW Web site is your source for helpful information relating to education, business, community involvement and more.

The Kentucky Office of Women's Physical and Mental Health is a small office with a big goal: to improve the health and well-being of Kentucky's women.

With the support of Gov. Ernie Fletcher, the OWC is committed to improve customer service and reduce costs to our customers in the Commonwealth.

The Kentucky Workers Compensation Funding Commission (KWCFC) offers this website to assist those who owe Workers Compensation Assessment to the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Since its inception, the workers compensation program has had the core purpose of expeditiously delivering wage replacement income benefits and medical services to employees who have been disabled by industrial accidents.

For the Transportation Cabinet

Workforce Investment connects Kentucky to employment, workforce information, education and training.

The Kentucky Office of Employment and Training can assist you with all your employment-related needs.