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• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Kentucky selected to participate in “Greening State Capitols” program
  Thursday, May 08, 2008
• 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.
• Capitol grounds decked out for Derby celebration
  Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• Financial Aid Tip of the Month, May 2008
  Wednesday, April 30, 2008
  Kentucky students may earn money for college with KEES
• Gov. Beshear Signs Mortgage Bill Into Law
  Monday, April 28, 2008
  Steven L. Beshear today ceremonially signed into law House Bill 552, which makes widespread changes in the state’s mortgage industry. The official signing was April 24. Unless stated otherwise in the bill, these changes take effect immediately.
• Governor to Sign Mortgage Bill into Law
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  On Monday, Gov. Steve Beshear will sign into law House Bill 552, which makes changes in Kentucky’s mortgage industry designed to protect consumers and reduce fraud.
• 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.
• Foreclosure Prevention Efforts Aren't Keeping Up With Trends
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  Industry measures to keep homeowners out of foreclosure are barely keeping pace with the rising rate of homeowners in trouble, according to the latest statistics collected by a group of state officials working to prevent home foreclosures.
• Lexington Seniors Get Free Information at Scam Jam
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  More than 110 Lexington-area seniors took advantage of a free seminar on fraud awareness Wednesday at the Lexington Senior Scam Jam. Participants learned to recognize the common “red flags” of fraud and to take steps to avoid falling victim.
• 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.
• Early Childhood Development Scholarship
  Tuesday, April 22, 2008
  Scholarship available to those providing early childhood education
• Seniors Invited to Free Fraud Prevention Event
  Monday, April 21, 2008
  Lexington regional area seniors are invited Wednesday to a FREE workshop to learn how to protect themselves from investment fraud, home improvement fraud, mail fraud, predatory lending and identity theft. Complimentary lunch and door prizes will be available for those who register by calling 877-926-8300.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Kentucky State Health Insurance Assistance Program Receives Grant to Help Medicare Recipients
  Tuesday, April 15, 2008
  Kentucky’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) has been awarded additional funding by the federal government to help Medicare beneficiaries in Kentucky get more information about health care choices. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced it will give $702,460 to Kentucky’s SHIP program as part of the nearly $36 million being distributed to SHIPs during the most recent round of funding.
• 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).
• 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.
• Jobless rates down in 99 counties from February 2007 to February 2008
  Monday, April 07, 2008
• Media advisory
  Friday, April 04, 2008
  The State Property and Buildings Commission (SPBC) to meet
• 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.
• Kentucky’s February jobless rate unchanged at 5.2 percent
  Wednesday, April 02, 2008
• 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.
• Annual jobless rates lower in 93 Kentucky counties in 2007 compared to 2006
  Monday, March 31, 2008
• 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.
• OFI Reminds Investors of Account Safeguards
  Wednesday, March 26, 2008
  In the wake of recent turbulence in financial markets, the Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (OFI), today joined with national securities organizations to remind investors of the important and effective safeguards already in place to protect their brokerage account assets.
• 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.
• Byrd Scholarships for GED recipients
  Thursday, March 20, 2008
  GED recipients may now apply for Byrd Scholarships
• Media advisory
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  State Investment Commission to meet
• 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.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Knox County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Knox County’s highways.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Harlan County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Harlan County’s highways.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Clay County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Clay County’s highways.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Bell County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Bell County’s highways.
• Go Higher Grants
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  College grants available for adult students
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth Spring Clean Week in Jackson County – March 23-29
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Jackson County’s highways.
• US 421 Safety Corridor Blitz scheduled for District 11 Drive Smart enforcement effort March 23-29 in Clay, Jackson, Leslie, Harlan counties
  Friday, March 14, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety has a message for motorists traveling along the US 421 corridor: Wear your seat belts, obey the speed limits and don’t drive while intoxicated!
• Jobless rates down in 88 counties from January 2007 to January 2008
  Tuesday, March 11, 2008
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Monday, March 10, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces shoulder work on KY 192 in Laurel County, beginning today, March 10.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Monday, March 10, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces construction on KY 11 in Clay County, beginning Tuesday, March 11, to correct a Rockfall Hazard.
• Seniors Invited to Free Fraud Prevention Event
  Wednesday, March 05, 2008
  Northern Kentucky area seniors are invited to a FREE workshop on Tuesday, March 18, to learn how to protect themselves from investment fraud, home improvement fraud, mail fraud, predatory lending and identity theft. Complimentary lunch and door prizes will be available for those who register by calling 877-926-8300.
• Media advisory
  Monday, March 03, 2008
  The Kentucky Private Activity Bond Allocation Committee to meet
• New State Archivist named
  Monday, March 03, 2008
• Financial Aid Tip of the Month, March 2008
  Monday, March 03, 2008
  ‘Zip’ to financial aid information at www.kheaa.com
• Attorney General Conway Calls On Congress To Restore Byrne Grant Funding
  Monday, March 03, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway joined 55 other Attorneys General from all jurisdictions of the United States today in requesting that Congressional leaders restore funding to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The Byrne-JAG Grants provide essential funding for the operation of state crime and drug-enforcement efforts.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, February 29, 2008
  Construction by the CSX Railroad will close KY 840 in Harlan County at Milepoint 3.69 (near Rio Vista) to repair the crossing, Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
• Turn lane being misused as passing lane near high school Manchester police to patrol section of US 421
  Friday, February 29, 2008
  Motorists using a center turn lane as a passing lane in front of Clay County High School risk being cited and fined, according to law enforcement officials and the District 11 office of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
• Attorney General Conway Announces Approved Decker College Settlement
  Thursday, February 28, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court has approved a settlement reached by his Office in the Decker College bankruptcy case.
• Kentucky taxpayers encouraged to file electronic returns
  Thursday, February 28, 2008
  Taxpayers who e-file with direct deposit may get refunds in seven to 10 business days
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet would like to alert motorists to a new traffic signal which has been installed in Corbin at the Jct. of KY 770 and Adams Road (near Cracker Barrel).
• Attorney General Conway Announces $5.9 Million Settlement with Barr Pharmaceuticals
  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway announced today the settlement of a multi-state civil law enforcement action against Barr Pharmaceuticals. The lawsuit, joined by 33 other states and the District of Columbia, charged Barr Pharmaceuticals and Warner Chilcott with antitrust violations that have prevented generic versions of the prescription oral contraceptive Ovcon® from reaching the marketplace.
• Senate Passes Much Needed Campaign Finance Legislation
  Monday, February 25, 2008
  Last year, Kentuckians got an up close view of why the General Assembly needs to pass comprehensive campaign finance reform.
• OFI Highlights Fraud Prevention During America Saves Week
  Friday, February 22, 2008
  Kentuckians should save for the future and protect their wealth
• Attorney General Conway & Representative Webb Introduce Identity-theft Bill
  Friday, February 15, 2008
  Attorney General Jack Conway and Representative Robin Webb of Grayson filed legislation today that will help protect the identities of Kentuckians and update laws to keep pace with changes in technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jim Glenn of Owensboro and Rep. John Vincent of Ashland.
• Investor Alert: Beware of 'IRA Approved' Scams
  Thursday, February 14, 2008
  Scam artists use the April 15 tax deadline to promote bogus deals
• State Vehicle Auction Canceled due to Winter Storm Warning
  Monday, February 11, 2008
• Osteopathic Scholarship
  Monday, February 11, 2008
  Osteopathy scholarships available to Kentucky students
• Department of Revenue investigation uncovers refund fraud scheme
  Friday, February 08, 2008
• Report Indicates Mortgage Servicers Should Reach Out More
  Friday, February 08, 2008
  OFI encourages lenders and consumers to work together to avoid foreclosure
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Thursday, February 07, 2008
  The CSX Railroad will be installing a flasher on US 25E in Knox County, between Milepoints 12 and 13, today, Thursday, February 7.
• Teacher Scholarship
  Tuesday, February 05, 2008
  State scholarship program helps students become teachers
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Monday, February 04, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close Goldbug Church Road (CR 1126) in Williamsburg, Wednesday, February 6, 2008, for approximately six to eight (6-8) weeks.
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, February 01, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close the inside (left) lanes of I-75, North and Southbound at the Overhead bridge on I-75 at Exit 11 in Williamsburg, Monday night, February 4, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Financial Aid Tip of the Month
  Friday, February 01, 2008
  State offers several student aid programs
• Governor Recommends Approval of $500,000 Bell County Grant
  Friday, February 01, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), today announced his recommendation for the approval of a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant. Funds would be used to assist Bell County Industrial Foundation and Bell County Fiscal Court in acquiring a high-tech telecommunications industry for the Bell County Technology Park.
• Feasibility study examines new entrance to Kingdom Come State Park New entrance to better accommodate motorists
  Tuesday, January 29, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is conducting a feasibility study to determine the best options for improving the entrance to Kingdom Come State Park at Cumberland in Harlan County.
• Investor Alert: Scams Often Hide Behind the Headlines
  Monday, January 28, 2008
  The Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) cautions investors not to allow recent negative economic news and stock market volatility to lead them into high-risk, speculative investments. These securities may be nothing more than fraudulent schemes hiding behind today’s headlines.
• Businessman Indicted for Defrauding Investors in Oil and Gas Development Projects
  Friday, January 25, 2008
  United States Attorney Western District reports the indictment of David G. Rose.
• LIBRARY PRESENTATION BENEFITS INVESTORS OF ALL AGES
  Friday, January 25, 2008
  Johnson Countians are invited to a library workshop on Tuesday that encompasses what all investors need to know before investing on their own.
• Save Taxpayer Dollars, File Your Annual Report Online
  Wednesday, January 23, 2008
  Kentucky business entities now have access to their annual reports, including business entities that are required to file annual reports for the first time. Business entities registered in the Commonwealth of Kentucky can obtain their 2008 annual reports immediately by visiting the Kentucky Secretary of State’s website.
• Jobless rates up in 74 counties from December 2006 to December 2007
  Wednesday, January 23, 2008
• Kentucky’s December 2007 jobless rate rises to 5.7 percent
  Wednesday, January 16, 2008
• Financial Aid Tip of the Month
  Tuesday, January 15, 2008
  Time for college-bound seniors to fill out the FAFSA
• Media advisory
  Monday, January 14, 2008
  Kentucky Private Activity Bond Allocation Committee to meet
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, January 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces plans to close I-75 in Williamsburg, for structure removal, Wednesday, January 16, 2008.
• REVISED MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, January 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to set off blasts, for removal of a cliff, on US 25E at the Jct. of KY 1304 and US 25E beginning today, Wed., Jan. 9.
• Department of Revenue investigation results in grand jury indictments
  Thursday, January 10, 2008
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Wednesday, January 09, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to set off blasts, for removal of a cliff, on US 25E at the Jct. of KY 1304 and US 25E beginning today, Wed., Jan. 9.
• Transportation employees earn ‘Roads Scholar’ and ‘Road Master’ designations 28 District 11 employees graduate from training
  Friday, January 04, 2008
  Twenty-eight employees of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 11 office have completed specialized training designed for transportation workers.
• Media advisory
  Wednesday, December 26, 2007
  The State Tax Increment Financing Commission (STIFC) to meet
• Jobless rates fall in 106 counties from November 2006 to November 2007
  Wednesday, December 26, 2007