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• Kentucky Arts Council Receives $795,200 Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced an award of a State Partnership grant of $795,200 in federal funding to the Kentucky Arts Council, the state’s arts agency.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Supreme Court Decision Supporting Consumers
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today commended a recent decision by the Kentucky Supreme Court upholding a verdict against a used car dealer who violated the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act in its dealings with a young couple.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to BRAC Task Force
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  Moving forward with his earlier commitment to be prepared for full implementation, Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the members of the Governor’s Task Force on Military Base Realignment. The task force was created by Executive Order on March 26, 2008, in order to supplement the state’s efforts in expediting the federal governments 2005 Department of Defense Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) recommendations.
• Governor Beshear Directs Flags to Remain at Half-Staff
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings remain at half-staff in honor of Spc. Jeremy R. Gullett and Staff Sgt. Kevin C. Roberts, two Fort Campbell soldiers who died May 7 supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves $1,354,878 in Loans
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC), chaired by Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, approved $1,354,878 in agricultural loans.
• Movie Night at Carter Caves
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  Cool to watch movie in a cave.
• Media advisory
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  The Historic Properties Advisory Commission to meet Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
• Carter Caves Launches Summer Tour Season
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  Olive Hill, Kentucky. –Stay cool as the weather warms up by heading underground into one of Carter Cave State Resort Park’s cave tours. Interact with trained guides at Cascade Cave, Saltpeter Cave, X-Cave and in the Bat Cave. Walking distances and duration are varied as is degree of difficulty and schedules.
• Media advisory
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  The Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission and the State Property and Buildings Commission will meet on Monday, May 12, 2008.
• Former Funeral Director Under Home Incarceration
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  Must repay more than $61,000 by July 1 or face 30 months in jail
• Doug and Mary Ridley Create Santas from Cypress Tree Knees at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  On Friday, May 16, Doug and Mary Ridley of Paducah will create Santas from Cypress tree knees with a power carver from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• KIA Board Appoints New Executive Director
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – In a special board meeting held May 1, 2008, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority appointed John E. Covington, III as the new Executive Director.
• Governor Recommends $400,000 ARC Grant for Science Center Exhibit
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced his recommendation for the approval of a $400,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant which, along with allocated state funds, will assist in the construction of a permanent interactive exhibit for the East Kentucky Science Center (EKSC) in Prestonsburg.
• Governor Recommends Approval of $500,000 for Menifee Health Department
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced his recommendation for the approval of a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant. Funds would be used to assist the Menifee County Board of Health to construct a new Health Department.
• Ky. Dam Village to Host 33rd Annual Crafts Fair May 24-25
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park will hold its 33rd annual spring arts and crafts show on Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25.