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Kentucky to host largest school archery tournament in the nation
Student archers from across Kentucky return to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville to participate March 17-18 in one of the largest annual school archery tournaments in the country.
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Attorney General Cameron Announces H.O.P.E. Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced today that his Office of Trafficking and Abuse Prevention and Prosecution (TAPP) has launched the H.O.P.E. Initiative to combat human trafficking in Kentucky.
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Alexis Williams-Hall Promoted to Victim Services Branch Manager
Department of Corrections (DOC) Deputy Commissioner Lisa Lamb today announced the promotion of Alexis Williams-Hall to branch manager of the Victim Services Branch (VSB).
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KYTC Releases Draft Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan for Public Review and Feedback
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking input from Kentuckians on its policy-based 2022-2045 Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan (LRSTP) to support a multi-modal network well into the future.
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Gov. Beshear Announces $500,000 State Grant to Provide Site Improvements, Position Winchester for Future Economic Growth
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted continued investment in the state’s site and building development as he announced a $500,000 state grant, paired with a local match from the Winchester-Clark County Industrial Development Authority (WCCIDA) to provide $1 million in upgrades at the Winchester Industrial Park.
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Gov. Beshear Working to Bring Hydrogen Investments, Jobs to Kentucky
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said he was working to bring hydrogen investments and jobs to Kentucky by working with fellow governors in six states to advance a hydrogen market, supply chain and workforce development across the Midwest region.
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Gov. Beshear, Inxeption Cut Ribbon on Louisville Headquarters, Creating 200 Jobs with $125 Million Investment
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer joined leaders from Inxeption, an industrial commerce and supply chain digitization company, to cut the ribbon on the company’s new Louisville headquarters, which will create 200 full-time jobs with a $125 million investment over the next five years.
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Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions
Gov. Andy Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions:
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Blue Run Spirits to Locate Headquarters in Georgetown with $51 Million Distillery Investment, Creating up to 45 Full-Time Jobs
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced continued momentum of the state’s signature bourbon and spirits industry as Blue Run Spirits LLC will locate a new whiskey operation in Georgetown with a nearly $51 million investment that will create a projected 45 quality jobs for Kentuckians.
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Gov. Andy Beshear Announces Beginning of Flood Debris Removal from Creeks, Streams in Eastern Kentucky Disaster Area
Gov. Andy Beshear today announced that crews soon will begin removing flood debris from waterways in the eastern Kentucky counties that suffered catastrophic flooding three weeks ago.
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Gov. Beshear Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Hangar at Muhlenberg County Airport
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear attended a groundbreaking ceremony at the Muhlenberg County Airport to celebrate an upcoming hangar project to support the Madisonville Community College (MCC) Fixed Wing Aviation Program based at the airport.
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UPDATED: Governor Announces Adoption of Federal Tax Extension for Flood Victims
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) will honor the recently announced IRS special tax relief for taxpayers in any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as qualifying for individual assistance or public assistance due to the recent flooding that caused extensive damage in parts of Eastern Kentucky.
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Attorney General Cameron Announces Formation of Nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
Attorney General Cameron today announced his office joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in forming an Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force. The nationwide task force will combat robocalls by investigating and taking legal action against telecommunications companies responsible for allowing foreign robocalls into the United States.
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Gov. Beshear Leads Area Officials and Legionnaires in Dedication of Memorial Highway Signs Honoring Service of Boyd County Marine
Gov. Andy Beshear, along with state and local officials, joined the American Legion in Boyd County today to dedicate the “Corporal Jacob M. Moore, USMC Memorial Highway” and honor the life of the local Marine along with his service to his country.
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Gov. Beshear: New 988 Mental Health Crisis Lifeline Here to Help Save Lives
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has launched the easy-to-remember three-digit mental health crisis hotline, 988, which connects Kentuckians facing a risk of suicide, mental health distress or an addiction crisis to compassionate and trained counselors who can help.
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Thunder over Louisville shared with U.S. Troops Across the Globe on Fourth of July
In honor of the Fourth of July holiday, U.S. Troops from around the world will have the opportunity to experience Thunder Over Louisville.
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Statement from Attorney General Cameron Regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Attorney General Daniel Cameron today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.