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• John D. Minton Jr. elected new chief justice of Kentucky
  Monday, May 12, 2008
  Fellow justices vote on successor to Chief Justice Lambert
• Emergency road aid funds awarded to Bell County For repair of weather damage to county roads
  Monday, May 12, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today announced that the Bell County Fiscal Court will receive $16,500 in County Road Aid emergency funds for repairs to various county roads damaged by heavy rains in March.
• Portrait of former Justice Wintersheimer to be presented May 15 to Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Monday, May 12, 2008
  A portrait of former Justice Wintersheimer will be presented to the state Supreme Court at a dedication ceremony May 15.
• 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.
• 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
• Kentucky Drug Court manager to be guest speaker at Drug Court graduation May 9
  Thursday, May 08, 2008
  Bourbon-Scott-Woodford Drug Court participants will be recognized for completing the Drug Court program.
• Attorney General Jack Conway Announces Agreement With Facebook To Make Site Safer
  Thursday, May 08, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that the attorneys general of 49 states and the District of Columbia have reached an agreement with Facebook to better protect children from predators and inappropriate content.
• FORMER LICENSED ADJUSTER GUILTY OF INSURANCE FRAUD
  Thursday, May 08, 2008
  Lexington man draws 60 days in jail, to repay more than $12,000 in restitution
• Robertson County to break ground May 19 for $3.3 million judicial center
  Wednesday, May 07, 2008
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony in Robertson County
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments May 14 in Prestonsburg
  Wednesday, May 07, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in two cases May 14 in Prestonsburg.
• Officials Join Together to Monitor Upcoming Election for Voter Fraud
  Wednesday, May 07, 2008
  Officials from various agencies from across the Commonwealth came together today in the State Capitol to emphasize that vote fraud will not be tolerated in the May 20th primary election.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments May 12 and 13 in Carrollton
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in five cases May 12 and 13 in Carrollton.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled blasting for a project on KY. 11 South in Knox County between milepoints 6 and 7.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, May 02, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces lane closures on I-75 in Whitley County from Milepoints 20-25 the week of May 5.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, May 02, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues the closure at Boulevard of Champions (entrance to Whitley Co. High), located off US 25W in Whitley County Monday, May 5, 2008 for construction of a new entrance.
• Governor Beshear Directs Flags to Remain at Half-Staff
  Friday, May 02, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings remain at half-staff in honor of Staff Sgt. Bryan E. Bolander, a Fort Campbell soldier who died April 29 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Justice Cabinet announces Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds available to communities
  Thursday, May 01, 2008
  Justice and Public Safety Secretary J. Michael Brown today announced that funding is available through the Cabinet for programs that offer direct services to victims of violent crime. Applications for the funding, which is received through the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), are due by June 13, 2008. And for the first time, applications must be submitted online.
• Governor Beshear Directs Flags to Remain at Half-Staff
  Thursday, May 01, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings remain at half-staff in honor of Staff Sgt. Clay A. Craig, a Fort Campbell soldier who died April 29 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Highlands High School is 2008 Kentucky Mock Trial Tournament champion
  Thursday, May 01, 2008
  Highlands High School in Fort Thomas will compete in the National High School Mock Trial Tournament after winning the state championship.
• Secretary Brown names chairs of criminal justice council committees
  Tuesday, April 29, 2008
  Justice and Public Safety Secretary J. Michael Brown has named chairpersons of each of five committees created to review specific issues that impact incarceration rates.
• Harrison County Drug Court to collect aluminum can tabs May 3-9 for Ronald McDonald House
  Tuesday, April 29, 2008
  Harrison County's Drug Court program will donate can tabs to charity in celebration of National Drug Court Month.
• New Law Covers Amateur Mixed Martial Arts
  Tuesday, April 29, 2008
  A new law allows the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority to oversee amateur mixed martial arts bouts.
• Governor Beshear Directs Flags to Remain at Half-Staff
  Monday, April 28, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings remain at half-staff in honor of Staff Sgt. Shaun J. Whitehead, a Fort Campbell soldier who died April 24 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Governor Beshear Directs Flags to Remain at Half-Staff
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings remain at half-staff in honor of Pfc. John T. Bishop and 1st Lt. Timothy W. Cunningham, two Fort Campbell soldiers who died April 23 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet intends to close the Boulevard of Champions (entrance to Whitley Co. High), located off US 25W in Whitley County Monday, April 28, 2008 to construct a new entrance.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces lane closures on I-75 in Whitley County from milepoints 20-25 the week of April 28-May 1.
• Roederer Correctional Complex Receives High Scores In National Re-accreditation Audit
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (April 25, 2008) – Roederer Correctional Complex (RCC) will receive its re-accreditation award during the American Correctional Association’s summer conference that will be held in New Orleans in August.
• Reception Spotlights Child Abuse Prevention Efforts
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) and Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) sponsored a reception tonight to spotlight the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
• Joseph E. Lambert stepping down as Chief Justice of Kentucky
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  Chief Justice Lambert's resignation will be effective June 27.
• Kentucky Selected to Participate in National Governors Association Meeting on Sentencing and Corrections
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  The National Governors Association (NGA) has notified Governor Steve Beshear that Kentucky’s application for the NGA’s Center for Best Practices’ “Executive Policy Retreat on Sentencing and Corrections” has been accepted. Kentucky is one of fourteen states that will be sending representatives to the retreat.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to Prosecutors Advisory Council
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed new members to the Prosecutors Advisory Council to serve at the pleasure of the governor. The council shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the preparation of the budget of the unified prosecutorial system of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the continuing legal education and program development of the unified prosecutorial system of Kentucky.
• Governor Beshear Directs Flags to Remain at Half-Staff
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings remain at half-staff in honor of Spc. Steven J. Christofferson and Sgt. Adam J. Kohlhaas, two Fort Campbell soldiers who died April 21 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Criminal justice initiatives signed into law
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  Significant laws relating to Kentucky’s criminal justice system were passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Steve Beshear, including initiatives to curb the rising costs of incarceration and improve the safety of law enforcement officers.
• Drug Court programs now operating in Allen and Simpson counties
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
  Allen County Drug Court has seven participants, and Simpson County Drug Court accepted its first two participants this month.
• Former Simpson County Chamber Executive Director Sentenced to Prison for Theft
  Tuesday, April 22, 2008
  Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that on Friday, April 18, 2008, the Franklin Circuit Court sentenced Karen Eaton, former executive director of the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce, to one year in prison and ordered her to repay more than $190,000 that was stolen from the chamber.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments April 24 and 25 in Covington
  Monday, April 21, 2008
  The public is invited to observe the Court of Appeals as it hears oral arguments in six cases.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces a project beginning on US 421 in Clay County between milepoints 15.751 (KY 11) to 16.920 (KY 80).
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces work on I-75 in Whitley County between milepoints 24.8 to 25.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces work continuing on I-75 in Whitley County from mile points 5 to 11.
• Judge Approves Settlement in AIK Comp Case
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  Insurer will pay $5 million on behalf of former officers, trustees
• Kentucky National Guard, Emergency Management prepared to respond to earthquake
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and Adjutant General Edward W. Tonini are confident in the state's ability to respond to seismic disaster.
• New flashing beacons installed near Beattyville Elementary School
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has installed new flashing beacons and school zone signs in the vicinity of Beattyville Elementary School in Lee County. The additions include new overhead flashers at the crosswalk on KY 11 (Broadway) in front of the school, as well as two new school zone signs with flashers.
• Attorney General Conway Issues Statement Regarding Failed Passage of Cybersafety Legislation
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway issued a statement regarding House Bill 367.
• Attorney General Conway Announces $115 Million In Tobacco Settlement Money
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Kentucky, as required under the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) between the major tobacco manufacturers and 52 states and territories, will receive its annual payment of more than $115 million in tobacco settlement money this week.
• Attorney General Hosts Victims’ Rights Day Rally In Capitol Rotunda
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today hosted the seventeenth annual Kentucky Crime Victims’ Rights Day Rally in the Capitol Rotunda. The rally is part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 14 - 18. This year’s theme is “Justice for Victims – Justice for All.”
• Kentucky gets a boost for its effort to save lives on the highways
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officials have notified Gov. Steve Beshear and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that the commonwealth will receive a $481,124 federal grant to encourage seat belt usage.
• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights issues April rulings
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Board of Commissioners today issued a default order finding the respondent guilty of discrimination in the matter of Edward Elfalan v. Headliners – Louisville, LLC (formerly JP 4th Street Line, LLC) (d/b/a Red Cheetah Lounge) in Louisville, Ky.
• Join the Governor and KY Human Rights Commission for the signing of the Fair Housing Month Proclamation
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Governor Steven Beshear will sign the April is Fair Housing Month in Kentucky proclamation. The public is invited to this free event!
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to use rolling road blocks for traffic on I-75 at Exit 11 in Williamsburg, Monday night, April 21.
• Therapists Arrested For Medicaid Fraud Now Charged With Bribing a Witness
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that two Kentucky therapists from Letcher County have been arrested for allegedly bribing a witness
• U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholds ‘competence and professionalism’ of execution protocol
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  Today’s 7-2 U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Kentucky’s use of lethal injection is a sweeping vindication of the commonwealth’s execution procedures against constitutional attack, according to Justice and Public Safety Secretary J. Michael Brown.
• Justice Cabinet officials praise passage and signing of federal compliance bills
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  Justice Cabinet officials today praised the passage and signing into law of two bills that preserve millions of dollars in federal funding by bringing the state into compliance with federal guidelines.
• U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Upholds "Competence and Professionalism" of Execution Protocol
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  Today’s 7-2 U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Kentucky’s use of lethal injection is a sweeping vindication of the commonwealth’s execution procedures against constitutional attack, according to Justice and Public Safety Secretary J. Michael Brown.
• State Fire Marshal Named
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  William Swope Jr. of Lexington has been named state fire marshal.
• Gov. Steve Beshear signs booster seat legislation
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has signed legislation aimed at improving safety for child passengers in Kentucky. Senate Bill 120 requires that children younger than 7 and between 40 and 50 inches tall be secured in a booster seat.
• Justice Abramson to give keynote speech at Kentucky’s Law Day celebration May 1
  Tuesday, April 15, 2008
  Justice Lisabeth Hughes Abramson of the Supreme Court of Kentucky will be the keynote speaker for the 2008 Law Day celebration at the Kentucky Capitol in Frankfort.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Optometrist Indictment
  Monday, April 14, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that a Franklin County Grand Jury has returned a felony indictment against a Kentucky optometrist for Medicaid fraud.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces a project on I-75 in Whitley County beginning Sunday night, April 13, 2008.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces a project on I-75 in Whitley County beginning Sunday night, April 13, 2008.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces lane closures on I-75 in Whitley County from mile points 20 to 25 for Thursday night, April 17, through Friday morning, April 18.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces lane closures for I-75 in Laurel County, Monday through Wednesday, April 14-16, 2008.
• REVISED MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces a resurfacing project on KY 1006 (5th street) scheduled to begin Saturday, April 12, between milepoints 5 and 7 (from the Courthouse to Frisch’s Restaurant).
• Bell County Woman Guilty of Insurance Fraud
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  Forged niece’s signature to receive $10,000 death benefit
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled a Public Information Meeting to be held Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center, Williamsburg, KY.
• Drive Smart enforcement blitz planned April 13-19 for KY 15 corridor in Breathitt, Perry and Wolfe counties
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Transportation Safety has a message for motorists traveling KY 15 in Breathitt, Perry and Wolfe counties: Wear your seat belts, obey the speed limit, and don’t drive while intoxicated. To help reinforce that message and reduce the number of traffic accidents, the Cabinet's Drive Smart program will be coordinating a KY 15 Safety Corridor enforcement blitz in the three counties during a weeklong effort beginning Sunday, April 13.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments April 16 in Elizabethtown
  Thursday, April 10, 2008
• April Recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month; Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect is the law
  Thursday, April 10, 2008
  April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the state agency responsible for child protective services is reminding Kentuckians that reporting suspected child abuse or neglect is the law. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) offers a statewide, toll-free hot line – 1-800 752-6200 – that citizens can call to make a report.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to Kentucky State Corrections Commission
  Wednesday, April 09, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed new members to the Kentucky State Corrections Commission to serve for terms expiring Feb. 17, 2011.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Member to Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education
  Tuesday, April 08, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Connie Lawson to serve as a member of the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education to represent mayors across the state.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to Advisory Board for Veterans’ Affairs
  Tuesday, April 08, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed new members to the Advisory Board for Veterans’ Affairs.
• Please slow down! My daddy works here!
  Monday, April 07, 2008
  A reminder for those driving through highway work zones this year: Be careful! That’s someone’s mom or dad working out there! National Work Zone Safety Week is being recognized throughout Kentucky, with a salute to those who keep our highways in good order and risk their lives doing it.
• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights issues March rulings
  Monday, April 07, 2008
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Board of Commissioners today ruled to accept one discrimination case conciliation. It dismissed 27 complaints with findings of no probable cause and accepted three withdrawals with private settlements of undisclosed amounts and five withdrawals without settlement but with a right to sue.
• Child seat inspection program visits London Program aims to keep Kentucky’s children safe
  Friday, April 04, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Highway Safety, hosted a free child safety seat inspection today at the Laurel County Fire Department in London.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Madison County
  Friday, April 04, 2008
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Indictments Of Three Kentucky Therapists
  Thursday, April 03, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that three Kentucky therapists from Letcher County have been indicted for Medicaid fraud.
• Potter-Blair Named DOC Deputy Commissioner
  Tuesday, April 01, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY. (April 1, 2008) – Kentucky Department of Corrections Commissioner LaDonna Thompson today announced that Kimberly Potter-Blair, a 10-year veteran of the department, has been named Deputy Commissioner for Support Services for the DOC.
• Potter-Blair Named DOC Deputy Commissioner
  Tuesday, April 01, 2008
  Kentucky Department of Corrections Commissioner LaDonna Thompson today announced that Kimberly Potter-Blair, a 10-year veteran of the department, has been named Deputy Commissioner for Support Services for the DOC.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments April 3 and 4 in Pikeville
  Tuesday, April 01, 2008
  Proceedings are open to the public and begin at 1:30 p.m. April 3
• REVISED MEDIA ADVISORY
  Monday, March 31, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to route traffic off I-75 at Exit 11 in Williamsburg, April 2 & 3.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Monday, March 31, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces construction activities for KY 192 in Laurel County the week of March 31 will include guardrail installation, shoulder and turn lane construction.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, March 28, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces a resurfacing project on KY 1006 (5th street) scheduled to begin Wednesday, April 2, between milepoints 5 and 7 (from the court house to Frisch’s restaurant).
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, March 28, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to route traffic off I-75 at Exit 11 in Williamsburg, Monday night, March 31.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Regional DUI Training For Police & Prosecutors
  Friday, March 28, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that his office is training police officers and local prosecutors about how to effectively prosecute Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases at a regional seminar in Covington, Ky. on Monday, March 31 through Wednesday, April 2 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 10 E. Rivercenter Blvd. The goal of the training is to create a team-building approach in the detection, apprehension and prosecution of impaired drivers.
• Senate Judiciary Committee Unanmiously Passes Cybersafety Legislation
  Thursday, March 27, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today thanked the Senate Judiciary Committee for unanimously passing House Bill 367, legislation that he drafted, which was sponsored by Rep. Johnny Bell (D-Glasgow), that strengthens Kentucky laws prohibiting internet child predators, cybercrimes and other modern law-enforcement challenges.
• Judges successfully mediate felony cases for first time in Boyd County
  Thursday, March 27, 2008
  32nd Judicial Circuit is only second circuit to use settlement method to resolve felony matters.
• Governor Beshear Creates BRAC Task Force
  Wednesday, March 26, 2008
  A Governor’s Task Force on Military Base Realignment has been created by executive order to augment state preparations resulting from the 2005 Department of Defense Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) recommendations.
• STILL TRYING TO RESOLVE STORM DAMAGE CLAIMS?
  Wednesday, March 26, 2008
  Office of Insurance available to help with complaints
• Attorney General Announces Indictment of Former Kentucky Psychologist
  Tuesday, March 25, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that a Warren County Grand Jury has returned a four-count felony indictment against a former Kentucky psychologist for Medicaid fraud.
• Free child seat inspection coming to London Program aims to keep Kentucky’s children safe
  Monday, March 24, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Highway Safety, will conduct a free child safety seat inspection in London on Friday, April 4.
• Attorney General Indicts Nebraska Woman In Alleged Internet Scam
  Thursday, March 20, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today the indictment of Erica L. McGinn, formerly of North Bend, Nebraska, in connection with her failure to deliver a Lexus automobile sold for more than $30,000 to a Prospect, Ky. man on Ebay in January 2008.
• Laurel County Judicial Center groundbreaking set for March 20 has been canceled
  Wednesday, March 19, 2008
  New date for groundbreaking will be announced soon.
• World Premiere of the Award Winning Documentary highlighting the Soldiers of a Harrodsburg armory unit during World War II's Bataan Death March
  Wednesday, March 19, 2008
  The Kentucky National Guard will present an award-winning documentary on the Harrodsburg Tankers that endured the Bataan Death March of World War II on April 26, 2008.
• Governor Beshear Announces Homeland Security Grant
  Wednesday, March 19, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear today announced a $40,000 Kentucky Office of Homeland Security grant to be awarded to McCracken County Fiscal Court. Part of the funds will be used for Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) for the Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office. MDCs allow officers to receive and transmit data while in their assigned vehicle, as well as compose their reports electronically.
• Judges successfully mediate felony cases for first time in Clay County
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  41st Judicial Circuit is only third circuit in Kentucky to use settlement method to resolve felony matters.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Medicaid Fraud Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that Kentucky will receive a $1.36 million settlement from CVS Caremark Corporation for defrauding the state Medicaid program.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Whitley County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Whitley County’s highways.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Leslie County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Leslie County’s highways.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Laurel County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Laurel County’s highways.