<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:kygovnews="http://kentucky.gov/Newsroom"><channel><title>Kentucky.gov newsroom</title><link>https://newsroom.ky.gov/_layouts/15/Fwk.Webparts.Agency.Ui/newslistfeed.aspx</link><description>Kentucky.gov News</description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:10:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>Kentucky.gov</generator><ttl>60</ttl><language>en-US</language><image><title>Office of the Governor: Pages</title><url>https://newsroom.ky.gov/GovernorBeshear/_layouts/15/images/siteIcon.png</url><link>https://newsroom.ky.gov/GovernorBeshear/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx</link></image><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Included in UnitedHealthcare Rural Health Expansion, Supporting Rural Hospitals and Enhancing Care for Families</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2737</link><description>Nationwide program launched to lower costs and simplify processes for health-care providers</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:42:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2737</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation Releasing More Than $52 Million To Improve Rural Kentucky Water Systems</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2736</link><description>Nearly $26 million is designated for Martin County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:34:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2736</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2735</link><description>The Governor provided updates on the 2028 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials, a new driver licensing system and portal, and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:34:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2735</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Changes to Cabinet, Promotes 2 Career Employees to Secretary Positions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2734</link><description>The Governor announced several changes within his executive cabinet to continue delivering results that help Kentuckians live better lives</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2734</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation Requiring Coverage for Mental Health Conditions, Eating Disorders and More; Allows Two Bills To Lapse</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2733</link><description>House Bills 169 and 178, Senate Bill 122, SJR 139 signed; House Bills 6 and 480 lapse</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:49:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2733</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation To Protect Children, Support Survivors of Sexual Assault and Rape</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2732</link><description>House Bills 4, 134, 521, 778</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:05:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2732</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation To Create Kentucky’s First Reentry Campus, Increase Safety</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2731</link><description>House Bills 5 and 7, Senate Bill 102</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:09:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2731</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Awarded $13.6 Million To Replace 8 Bridges Along U.S. 60 in Bath County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2730</link><description>Bundled projects will ensure safe crossings, remove weight restrictions along critical route in Eastern Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:36:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2730</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation To Lower Utility and Mortgage Costs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2729</link><description>Senate Bills 57 and 157</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:58:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2729</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation Supporting Health Care and Organ Donation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2728</link><description>House Bills 393, 510 and Senate Bill 97</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:08:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2728</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Kentucky Airman</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2727</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Saturday, April 11, in honor of a Kentuckian who died supporting Operation Epic Fury</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:28:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2727</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation To Help Kentuckians Pursue Higher Education, Support Retired Teachers</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2726</link><description>House Bills 307 and 642</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:16:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2726</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation on Good Friday To Support Kentuckians With Special Needs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2725</link><description>Senate Bills 69 and 85 and House Bill 562 deal with education recognition, research and financial planning for Kentuckians with special need</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:23:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2725</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2724</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, Kentucky's African American Heritage Trail, workplace safety, Medicaid cuts and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:23:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2724</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $12.4 Million in State Funding Approved for Projects Supporting Site Development Efforts in 18 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2723</link><description>16 projects approved in latest round of Kentucky Product Development Initiative</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:54:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2723</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation To Support Public Education and Safety</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2722</link><description>Senate Bills 2, 5 and 46, and House Bill 657</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:21:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2722</guid></item><item><title>First Lady Britainy Beshear Announces Formation of Human Trafficking Awareness Coalition</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2720</link><description>Gov. Beshear signs executive order establishing 15-member coalition</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:34:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2720</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2721</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, law enforcement training, grant funding to prevent youth crime, and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:10:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2721</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Global Laser Enrichment Announces Single Largest Investment in Western Kentucky History, $1.76 Billion Project Creating 240 High-Wage Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2719</link><description>Project supported by award from U.S. Department of Energy</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:32:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2719</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Friday in Honor of Kentucky Soldier</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2716</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Friday, March 27, in honor of a Kentuckian who died supporting Operation Epic Fury</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:06:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2716</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Steuart Nutrition To Establish New Headquarters in Erlanger with $11.4 Million Investment, Creating 93 Quality Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2718</link><description>Project will be the company’s first location in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:05:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2718</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: AXN Automotive Systems Marks Grand Opening of Relocated Louisville Operations, Nearly $15 Million Investment Creating 10 New Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2717</link><description>Senior Advisor Rocky Adkins joins company officials to celebrate milestone</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:01:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2717</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Celebrates Partnership Between LifeSciKY Lab and Mitsui Chemicals at New OneNKY Center in Covington</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2715</link><description>Kentucky’s nonprofit lab incubator welcomes first international resident</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:32:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2715</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation To Protect Kentuckians From Severe Weather</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2714</link><description>Senate Bill 11 creates rebate program for construction or installation of residential safe rooms</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:05:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2714</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Toyota Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Operations in Georgetown With Announcement of $800 Million Investment in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2713</link><description>Company also donating $4.4 million to support workforce development efforts in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:17:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2713</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2712</link><description>The Governor provided updates on Pre-K for All, the state budget, weather, a new health clinic, the Safe Teen Driving Challenge and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2712</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Soldier and Airman</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2711</link><description>The Governor recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier and a Kentucky airman who died while supporting Operation Epic Fury.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:56:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2711</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over 150 Businesses Support Pre-K for All</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2710</link><description>Leadership from 156 businesses in Kentucky write letter to General Assembly asking them to fund Pre-K for All</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:44:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2710</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Brent Spence Bridge Companion Bridge Set To Begin Construction</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2709</link><description>Groundbreaking set to take place this spring; opportunities for construction jobs at $30 per hour available</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:04:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2709</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $3.7 Million in Tobacco Settlement Funds To Support Kentucky Farmers</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2708</link><description>305 projects in 73 counties selected to receive tobacco settlement funds</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:48:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2708</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2707</link><description>The Governor provided updates on the Kentucky Main Street program, bridge improvement projects, child predator arrests and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:57:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2707</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Congratulates #TagSwag on Grand Opening of Relocated Production Facility in Louisville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2706</link><description>New operation will support company’s continued growth serving customers in multiple industries</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2706</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear To Host 58th Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2705</link><description>Event will feature Pastor Stephen Boyken of The Hope Initiative</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:24:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2705</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Lawsuit To Block Trump’s Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs, Standing Against Rising Prices for Kentuckians and Businesses</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2704</link><description>Governor joins lawsuit with leaders from 23 other states to block illegal tariffs by Trump administration</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2704</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2703</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, medical cannabis, protecting Kentuckians from scams, flood mitigation and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:08:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2703</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: MarfoFMA To Open First U.S. Production Facility in Covington, Investing Over $37 Million and Creating 78 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2702</link><description>Company produces high-quality frozen meals designed for airlines</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:03:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2702</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Lincoln County Adds 2 New Build-Ready Sites, Positioning Kentucky for Future Economic Success and Job Creation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2701</link><description>New sites add to state’s growing list of Build-Ready locations and commitment to speed-to-market initiatives</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:24:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2701</guid></item><item><title>2025 Governor’s Cup: Kentucky Nationally Recognized Once Again, Places Top 5 for Economic Development Projects Per Capita</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2700</link><description>17 Kentucky communities recognized in Top Metropolitan, Micropolitan rankings</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:41:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2700</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, State Leaders Stand Up Against Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Health-Care Workers</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2699</link><description>Unlawful rule would make graduate degrees more expensive, fuel national health-care worker shortage</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:44:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2699</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins State and Local Officials at Controlled Demolition of KY 8 Licking River Bridge, Marking Major Step Toward New Signature Bridge</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2698</link><description>New, cutting-edge bridge will replace previous structure that dates back to 1936</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:24:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2698</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Jesse Jackson</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2697</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Saturday, Feb. 28, in honor of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:45:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2697</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s RFG Removal Request Receives Approval, Should Lower Gas Prices in Louisville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2696</link><description>Governor submitted letter in February 2025 noting Louisville has met air quality requirements</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:29:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2696</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2695</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, record-low recidivism, highway fatalities, high-ground communities and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:44:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2695</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Projects Supporting Future Job Growth in 12 Counties Approved for Site and Building Development Funding</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2694</link><description>12 projects approved for $13.5 million in state support</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:35:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2694</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Green Energy Parks To Establish New $142 Million Energy Facility in Arlington, Creating 20 High-Wage Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2693</link><description>Project is largest private-sector investment on record in Carlisle County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:23:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2693</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 8 Kentucky Companies Awarded Over $862,000 To Support Continued Tech and High-Wage Job Growth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2692</link><description>SBIR/STTR program supports technology development in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:01:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2692</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Tops $50 Billion in Exports in 2025, Setting All-Time Record for Products Shipped Globally</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2691</link><description>Canada remains Kentucky’s top export destination; aerospace products and parts remain top export</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:22:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2691</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff March 7 in Honor of Jesse Jackson</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2690</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Saturday, March 7, in honor of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:38:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2690</guid></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Host ‘Team Kentucky Saves Lives’ Blood Drive</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2689</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear hosted the American Red Cross “Team Kentucky Saves Lives” blood drive to help addre</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:57:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2689</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2688</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, Pre-K for All, funding for communities, Career and Technical Education Month and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:35:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2688</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: KYTC Enhances Protections Against Licensing Fraud; Cabinet Collaboration and KSP Investigation Lead to 5 Indictments</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2687</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear shared that five individuals have been indicted on federal charges following a state and federal investigation into</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:55:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2687</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 93 School Superintendents Endorse Pre-K for All</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2686</link><description>Leaders represent over half of Kentucky’s school districts</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:35:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2686</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: James Composites To Invest Nearly $6 Million in New Manufacturing Operation in Marshall County, Creating 25 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2679</link><description>New facility will establish company’s first operation in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:03:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2679</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2685</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, the state’s response to severe winter weather, a decrease in unemployment</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:11:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2685</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: More Kentuckians In Good Jobs as Unemployment Rates Drop in all 120 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2684</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that more jobs are being filled in Kentucky as unemployment rates fell in all 120 counties between Decemb</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:55:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2684</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Tate Inc. To Celebrate Largest Job Creation Project in Barren County in 18 Years; $76 Million Investment Creating 400 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2683</link><description>Investment has increased since initial announcement in October 2025</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:12:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2683</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky’s First Lady, Governor and Lieutenant Governor Invite Kentuckians To ‘Shop &amp; Share’ on Saturday</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2682</link><description>Kentuckians can show support for domestic violence survivors by purchasing and donating items at select grocery stores</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:22:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2682</guid></item><item><title>Support Domestic Violence Survivors Through Shop &amp; Share</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2681</link><description>Op-Ed by Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:18:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2681</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2680</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development; medical cannabis; the state’s response to the severe winter weather; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:37:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2680</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins GE Appliances To Announce First-Ever Water Filter Manufacturing Operation at Global Headquarters in Louisville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2678</link><description>Project part of previously announced $3 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:44:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2678</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Severe Winter Storm</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2677</link><description>Governor reports at least 10 storm-related deaths and warns Kentuckians to be vigilant as dangerously cold temperatures persist</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:59:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2677</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Winter Storm System</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2676</link><description>​​​​​​​Kentucky remains under Extreme Cold Warning until 11 a.m. EST; power outages have fallen significantly, road work continues</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:28:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2676</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Winter Storm System</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2675</link><description>Power outages have fallen to below 48,000; Gov. Beshear urges Kentuckians to stay off roads as crews continue working throughout the day</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:25:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2675</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Winter Storm System</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2674</link><description>Governor encourages Kentuckians to stay home as crews work to clear snow and ice from roadways; power outages climb to over 50,000</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:40:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2674</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm System</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2673</link><description>Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:44:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2673</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Team Kentucky Prepares for Severe Winter Weather</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2672</link><description>Winter watch goes into effect Friday, with significant snowfall expected over the weekend</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:36:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2672</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Plan Accepted In Full, $212.9 Million Secured</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2666</link><description>Beshear administration created proposal in partnership with health partners from across the state</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:39:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2666</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Attending World Economic Forum To Encourage Future Investment, Job Opportunities in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2671</link><description>Team Kentucky delegation also set to meet with company leaders in Finland and Sweden</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:00:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2671</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2670</link><description>The Governor provided updates on medical cannabis, tourism, law enforcement basic training, justice in a decades-old cold case, and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:43:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2670</guid></item><item><title>OP-ED: Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Is Reigniting the American Dream for Families</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2669</link><description>This week I delivered my seventh State of the Commonwealth and last Budget Address. I was proud to report that our state remains strong</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:38:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2669</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2668</link><description>The Governor shared updates on safety improvements at Kentucky State Parks; funding to support railroads; medical cannabis; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:42:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2668</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: The State of the Commonwealth Is Strong Despite National Challenges</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2667</link><description>Kentucky leads the way in reigniting the American Dream for families</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:53:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2667</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky, States Win Challenge Against Trump’s Dangerous Housing Policy; $21 Million In Funding To Be Restored</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2665</link><description>Governor joined lawsuit to protect housing for 700 households and 1,200 Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:00:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2665</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2664</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development; the state budget; declining highway fatalities; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:25:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2664</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Hits Second-Highest Mark for Announced Private-Sector Investment, Top Incentivized Wage in 2025</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2663</link><description>Top three years for new-location and expansion investment have come during Beshear administration</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:56:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2663</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Stord Inc. Announces More Than $40 Million Expansion in Hebron, Creating Over 500 Well-Paying Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2662</link><description>Hebron location is company’s largest warehouse operation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:00:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2662</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Midwest Equipment Manufacturing To Locate in Maysville With $15 Million Investment Creating 66 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2661</link><description>Company focused on increasing sales of current lines and introducing new products</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:02:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2661</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: AKFA Aluminum Solutions To Establish New Manufacturing Operation in Bowling Green, Creating 331 Quality Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2660</link><description>Announcement marks the first project launch for an Uzbekistani manufacturer in the United States</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:14:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2660</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Anthro Energy To Invest $42 Million in New Manufacturing Facility in Louisville, Creating 110 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2659</link><description>Company’s new operation will be first large-scale U.S.-owned and -operated advanced electrolyte production facility</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:29:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2659</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Federal Judge Rules To Protect FEMA Rebuilding Funds for Kentucky, Other States</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2658</link><description>More than $21 million awarded to Kentucky projects has been withheld</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:46:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2658</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2657</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development; upcoming winter weather; the state budget; medical cannabis; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:52:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2657</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Hines Furlong Line To Expand Operations in Paducah With a Nearly $11 Million Investment, Creating 50 Well-Paying Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2656</link><description>Project is a result of continued company growth and future expansion plans</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:01:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2656</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kroger To Establish New $391 Million Distribution Center in Franklin and Create 430 New Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2655</link><description>Company operates over 100 locations across commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:31:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2655</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: RelaDyne Announces Expansion Plans in Hebron With $2.1 Million Investment, Creating 80 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2654</link><description>Company is a leading industrial, commercial and automotive lubricant distributor</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:05:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2654</guid></item><item><title>Gov Beshear: Kentucky State Police, Graves County, Mayfield First Responders Strengthen Interagency Communication</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2653</link><description>New emergency radio system enhances public and officer safety</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:27:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2653</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Toyota Boshoku America for Grand Opening of New $225 Million Facility in Hopkinsville Creating 157 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2652</link><description>Industry-leading automotive interior systems manufacturer announced project in 2023</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:03:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2652</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Foxconn Technology USA Corp. To Invest $173 Million for New Manufacturing Operation in Louisville, Creating 180 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2651</link><description>Project will be Taiwan-based company’s first U.S. manufacturing operation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:04:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2651</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Association of School Administrators Supports Pre-K for All</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2650</link><description>Association representing 3,300 education leaders requests that legislature support Pre-K for All</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:58:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2650</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Vsimple To Cut Ribbon on New Company Headquarters, a $5.1 Million Investment Creating 194 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2649</link><description>Project announced in August of this year adds to Kentucky’s surging tech sector</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:00:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2649</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: GLVUS To Establish North American Headquarters in Louisville With a $5.8 Million Investment, Creating 200 Quality Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2648</link><description>Facility will produce nation’s first domestically manufactured premium sterile surgical gloves for the U.S. health-care market</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:31:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2648</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2647</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Sunday, Dec. 7, marking the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:12:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2647</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2646</link><description>The Governor provided updates on bridge improvements; Pre-K for All; improvements at state parks; progress on well capping; and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:11:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2646</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 44 Local Kentucky Chambers of Commerce Support Pre-K for All</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2645</link><description>Local chambers submitted letter to the General Assembly advocating for expanding preschool access for Kentucky 4-year-olds</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:11:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2645</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of West Virginia National Guard Member</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2644</link><description>Flags at state buildings will fly at half-staff on Thursday, Dec. 4, in honor of West Virginia National Guard Spc. Sarah Beckstrom</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:02:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2644</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $612,000 in New SAFE Awards To Support Recovery in Eastern Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2643</link><description>The Governor announced awards from the State Aid Funding for Emergencies program to fund continued recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:51:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2643</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $4 Million To Improve Water Service for Over 10,000 Kentucky Homes</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2642</link><description>Funds will go to projects in Powell, McLean and Lincoln counties</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:57:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2642</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Trump’s Dangerous Policy Changes Will Increase Homelessness in Kentucky, Across Country</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2641</link><description>$15 million in federal support at risk; Kentuckians could lose housing</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:53:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2641</guid></item><item><title>Governor Beshear Announces 2025 Governor’s Awards in the Arts Honorees</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2640</link><description>Awardees help boost Kentucky’s $6.9 billion arts industry, which supports over 51,000 jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:20:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2640</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2639</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, SNAP benefits, high-ground communities, highway improvements and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:51:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2639</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Flags Should Return to Full-Staff at Sunset Thursday</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2637</link><description>With funeral today and subsequent burial of former Vice President Cheney, flags at state buildings will return to full-staff at sunset today</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:19:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2637</guid></item><item><title>Toyota To Boost Hybrid Production in Kentucky with $204.4 Million Investment Creating 82 New Manufacturing Jobs in Georgetown</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2638</link><description>Company has announced nearly $2.9 billion in new investments since start of Beshear administration</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:59:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2638</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Four More Kentucky Counties Certified as Recovery Ready Communities, Further Protecting Lives in Fight Against Addiction</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2636</link><description>Addition expands addiction resources to nearly 219,000 more Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:08:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2636</guid></item><item><title>GE Appliances To Invest $40 Million in 4 Plastics Suppliers Across Kentucky To Boost Laundry Manufacturing</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2635</link><description>Suppliers include EPC, Jones Plastic, Plastic Products Co. Inc. and another in Frankfort</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:34:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2635</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2631</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on economic development, the UPS plane crash, funding to improve water infrastructure in Eastern</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:48:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2631</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Receives Approval for SBA Disaster Declaration Following UPS Plane Crash; Loan Application Open for Eligible Businesses</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2634</link><description>Small businesses in Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Oldham, Shelby and Spencer counties eligible to apply</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:25:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2634</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Full SNAP Benefits Processed, Loading Onto Cards Today for Eligible Kentuckians</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2633</link><description>Members of Team Kentucky worked through night to process benefits as quickly as possible; recipients should see benefits on cards today</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:28:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2633</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund Award  $2 Million in Childhood Cancer Family Support Grants</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2632</link><description>Funding will help families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:25:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2632</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $50 Million Interstate 71 Widening and Improvement Project in Louisville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2630</link><description>Project will ease traffic congestion, increase safety and reduce commute times</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:30:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2630</guid></item><item><title>Former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins Will Lie in State at Old State Capitol</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2629</link><description>Flags at state buildings have been lowered to half-staff in honor of Collins</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:18:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2629</guid></item><item><title>Beshear Administration Officials Join Kentucky Community &amp; Technical College System in Presenting Proposal for a New Specialized Reentry Campus</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2628</link><description>The innovative initiative will generate major economic investments with qualified ready-to-work employees</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:03:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2628</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Louisville Plane Crash During Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2627</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on the UPS plane crash near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, declared a state</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:18:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2627</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Those Lost in Louisville Plane Crash</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2626</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be flown at half-staff in honor of those lost because of plane crash</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:48:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2626</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Takes Action To Protect Kentuckians, Moves To Block Access to Addictive Form of Kratom</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2625</link><description>7-OH to be added to state’s drug schedule: sale, distribution will be illegal</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:34:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2625</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Emergency Management Officials and First Responders Provide Update on UPS Plane Crash Near Louisville International Airport</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2624</link><description>The Governor joined emergency management officials and first responders to update Kentuckians on the UPS plane crash in Louisville</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:30:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2624</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Vice President Cheney</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2623</link><description>Flag at state buildings will fly at half-staff in honor of the former vice president until the day of interment</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:49:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2623</guid></item><item><title>MRCOOL Cuts Ribbon on $5.35 Million Expansion in Graves County, Creating 40 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2622</link><description>Announced in August 2023, expansion is company’s second in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:50:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2622</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Stands Up for Federal Workers, Urging Insurance Companies To Continue Coverage for Those Affected by Federal Shutdown</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2621</link><description>The Governor is urging insurance companies to implement safeguards for policyholders who are federal employees affected by the shutdown</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:01:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2621</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Officials To Mark Completion of ORX Section 1 and Opening of New Roadway in Henderson</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2620</link><description>Community members walk new roadway and celebrate completion</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:50:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2620</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Gov. Martha Layne Collins</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2619</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff in honor of Kentucky's first and only woman Governor</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:15:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2619</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky, States Win Challenge Against Trump Administration, SNAP Benefits Ordered To Be Restored</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2618</link><description>Governor also declares state of emergency and orders funds to food bank network</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:52:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2618</guid></item><item><title>Team Kentucky Joins Local Leaders at Ribbon Cutting for New U.S. 460 Corridor in Pike County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2617</link><description>Corridor opens to traffic Friday, Oct. 31</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:36:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2617</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2616</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, child predator arrests, funding awards, Pre-K for All, mental health care, and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:03:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2616</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Pre-K for All Advisory Committee Issues Report Stating Kentucky Needs To Expand Pre-K Now</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2615</link><description>Report released today includes findings from national research and data, recommendations for expanding pre-K, and statements of support from</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:56:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2615</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kinemetrix Cuts Ribbon on New $4 Million Expanded Manufacturing Operation in Lexington, Creating 12 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2614</link><description>Project initiated in January 2024 will directly support EV assembly automation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:33:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2614</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Challenges Trump Administration Over Illegal Suspension of SNAP Benefits</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2612</link><description>Kentucky joins 24 states and DC demanding funding be restored</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:50:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2612</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Congressman McGarvey Urge Congress To Extend Tax Credits To Protect Affordable Health Coverage for Kentuckians</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2613</link><description>Without extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits, Kentuckians will pay thousands of dollars more in annual premiums</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:33:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2613</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Encourages Kentuckians To Properly Dispose of Prescription Drugs on Oct. 25</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2611</link><description>National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held at more than 80 locations statewide</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:30:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2611</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2610</link><description>The Governor  provided updates on economic development, Wildfire Defense Grants, medical cannabis, and funding for flood survivors.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:33:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2610</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Weddington Plaza Shopping Center in Pike County To Be Restored With Nearly $6 Million Investment, Retaining 300 Kentucky Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2609</link><description>Shopping center sustained severe damage from February 2025 flooding</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:07:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2609</guid></item><item><title>Process Machinery Breaks Ground on Nearly $11.5 Million Shelby County Expansion, Creating 30 New Well-Paying Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2608</link><description>Project announced in April expected to be complete by end of 2026</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:19:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2608</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $9.1 Million Reallocated To Fund Senior Meals; State To Provide Temporary Relief for Kentuckians During Federal Shutdown</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2607</link><description>Governor also provides an update on SNAP as federal shutdown reaches 20-day mark</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:16:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2607</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Ranks Among Top States Poised for Continued Economic Growth for 4th Straight Year</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2606</link><description>Commonwealth ranked 8th in Site Selection magazine’s 2025 Global Groundwork Index</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:30:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2606</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Inked Brands To Relocate, Expand in Bowling Green With $10.7 Million Investment, Create 20 Kentucky Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2605</link><description>Company has operated in the commonwealth for a decade</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:36:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2605</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear to President Trump: Oppose Federal Funding Cuts to Vital Energy Projects in Kentucky To Protect Jobs and Economy</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2604</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to oppose $24 billion in federal funding cuts from the U.S. Depa</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:08:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2604</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Leaders at Tate, Confirms Plans for $61.2 Million Initial Investment and 400 Manufacturing Jobs in Glasgow</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2603</link><description>Project represents largest jobs announcement in Barren County in 18 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:21:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2603</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: More Than $118.2 Million Secured For Estimated 600 Kentucky Families Impacted by Flooding</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2602</link><description>Flood buy-out program helps Kentuckians find safer homes</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:16:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2602</guid></item><item><title>Alltech Breaks Ground on Nicholasville Expansion, $4.6 Million Investment Creating 6 New Manufacturing Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2601</link><description>Facility will produce biofertilizers and natural biological crop solutions, helping U.S. farmers avoid supply chain disruptions and reduce r</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:33:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2601</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: County Judge/Executives, Mayors and Kentucky Association of School Superintendents Support Pre-K for All</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2600</link><description>63 county judge/executives, 31 mayors, and superintendents association request Kentucky General Assembly support funding for pre-K</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:34:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2600</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Team Kentucky Federal Employee Resource Site Offers Support During Shutdown</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2599</link><description>As the federal shutdown continues and layoffs impact thousands of federal employees, Gov. Beshear reminds those affected of Team Kentucky re</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:28:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2599</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2598</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, Pre-K for All, housing in Eastern Kentucky, a new Kentucky State Parks app and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:43:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2598</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear To Lead Foreign Trade and Investment Mission To Further Economic Growth, Job Creation in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2597</link><description>Team Kentucky delegation to meet with existing and prospective companies in United Kingdom, France and Ireland</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:05:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2597</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2596</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development; funding to improve bridges; medical cannabis; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:21:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2596</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Proclaims October as Manufacturing Month in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2595</link><description>Industry continues to drive job gains, higher wages for Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:42:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2595</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Resecures $17.8 Million in Federal Funding for EV Charging Stations</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2594</link><description>News follows lawsuit over unlawful freeze of funds</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:37:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2594</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Calls on Congress To Extend Tax Credits To Protect Affordable Health Coverage for Kentuckians</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2593</link><description>If the credit is allowed to expire, Kentuckians who rely on individual and small group health insurance plans could see rates go up dramatic</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2593</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2592</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development; the state police SAKI team; reentry services; Juvenile Justice changes; and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:25:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2592</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Enhances Safety, Boosts Successful Outcomes</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2591</link><description>Governor signs emergency regulations updating restrictive housing policies and increasing juvenile access to mental health care</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:53:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2591</guid></item><item><title>Gov Beshear: Kentucky State Police SAKI Team Delivers Justice in 20-Year-Old Jefferson County Rape Case</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2590</link><description>Beshear-Coleman Administration launched Sexual Assault Kit Initiative to deliver more tools in fight against violent crime and sexual assaul</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:44:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2590</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 2 New Build-Ready Sites in Somerset Position Kentucky for Future Economic Growth, Job Creation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2589</link><description>3 Build-Ready sites available at SPEDA Commerce Park to attract new business to Pulaski County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:22:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2589</guid></item><item><title>Union Coating &amp; Chemical Industries To Establish New Operation in Barren County With $11.9 Million Investment, Creating 60 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2588</link><description>Project will be global manufacturer’s first facility in the United States</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2588</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nearly $6 Million Approved for Site and Building Development, Supporting Investment and Job Growth in 3 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2587</link><description>Projects are part of latest round of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative of 2024</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:00:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2587</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Celebrates 140th Anniversary of Bicycle Brand and Helps United States Playing Card Co. Cut Ribbon on Expansion in Erlanger</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2586</link><description>Playing card manufacturer and distributor has operated in Kentucky since 2008</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:31:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2586</guid></item><item><title>First Lady Britainy Beshear, Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund Present $500,000 For Childhood Cancer Patients</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2585</link><description>First Lady Beshear also recognized Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:46:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2585</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: In a Win for Individual Privacy, Judge Grants Temporary Stay Blocking USDA From Accessing Personal Information About SNAP Beneficiaries</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2584</link><description>Governor joined 21 attorneys general in July to fight unwarranted data requests</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:46:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2584</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: TrinDocs To Expand Lexington Operation With $636,000 Investment, Creating 20 Kentucky Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2583</link><description>Project will help the software company meet growing consumer demand</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:07:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2583</guid></item><item><title>During National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Kentucky’s First Lady Recognizes Providers and the Success of Adult Education Services</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2582</link><description>Enrollment in Kentucky adult education and literacy programs surges 19%</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:02:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2582</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Judge Dismisses Auditor’s Unfounded Challenge Against Administration’s Implementation of Senate Bill 151</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2581</link><description>Court ruled in favor of state, noting that cabinet has complied with Auditor’s requests; Governor plans to include funding for Senate Bill 1</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:31:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2581</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: New OneNKY Center Celebrates Grand Opening in Covington</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2580</link><description>Funding to support project approved during 2022 Regular Legislative Session, broke ground in August 2023</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:11:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2580</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2579</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development; announced a new documentary, RISING; spoke about Hunger Action Month; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:39:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2579</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces RISING, a Documentary From Team Kentucky on Rebuilding Eastern Kentucky Following 2022 Floods</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2578</link><description>Film to premiere Sept. 18 at the Mountain Arts Center, with governor, developers, nonprofit partners and survivors set to attend</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:48:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2578</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Charlie Kirk, in Accordance With White House, and Patriot Day</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2577</link><description>Flags at state buildings will fly at half-staff through sunset on Sunday, Sept. 14</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:51:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2577</guid></item><item><title>OgMentum ARK To Establish Headquarters in Bowling Green With $475,000 Investment, Create At Least 24 High-Paying Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2576</link><description>Expansion is strategic partnership with Western Kentucky University</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:43:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2576</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Certifies 6 Counties as Recovery Ready Communities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2575</link><description>Today, during the Team Kentucky Recovery Month celebration in Frankfort, Gov. Andy Beshear certified six counties as Recovery Ready</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:05:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2575</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2574</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, revenue estimates, new EV charging stations, recovery housing, and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:31:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2574</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $700,000 Approved To Boost Site and Building Development, Support Job Growth in 4 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2573</link><description>Projects are part of latest round of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative of 2024</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:00:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2573</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Caza Innovations To Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Bowling Green, Creating 15 High-Wage Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2572</link><description>Technology firm to launch strategic research and development partnership with WKU</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:52:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2572</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, The Hope Initiative Dedicate 2 Homes for Western Kentucky Tornado Survivors</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2571</link><description>The Governor local officials and representatives from The Hope Initiative to present families keys to new homes in Princeton and Mayfield</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:58:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2571</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Small Businesses Creating Jobs, Investing in Communities Can Apply for Tax Credits</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2570</link><description>Applications received by Nov. 1 will be fully reviewed for consideration in 2025</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:07:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2570</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Overdose Victims</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2569</link><description>Executive Mansion will be lit purple for overdose awareness</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:17:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2569</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Firefighter</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2568</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Saturday, Aug. 30, in honor of a Marion County firefighter</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:57:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2568</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Announce $26 Million for Eastern Kentucky Economic Revitalization</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2567</link><description>$26 million will help support education, tourism and economic development in Kentucky’s Appalachian region</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:08:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2567</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky, States Win Challenge To Restore AmeriCorps Grant Funding</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2566</link><description>Win restores remaining Fiscal Year 2025 funds nationwide; Kentucky set to receive more than $9 million in congressionally approved funding</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:00:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2566</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2565</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, a new speed to market initiative, the Mountain Parkway Expansion, and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:34:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2565</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Remembrance of Minneapolis Victims</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2564</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff through Sunday, Aug. 31, in honor of Minneapolis shooting victims</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:02:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2564</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Highlights 10-Day Economic Win Streak With Over $6.3 Billion Invested and More Than 1,000 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2563</link><description>4 transformational projects showcase Kentucky’s national leadership in innovation and advanced manufacturing</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:59:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2563</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $1.8 Million in State Funding Approved for Workforce Training To Support Nearly 2,300 Kentuckians</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2562</link><description>Bluegrass State Skills Corp. has helped provide training for over 143,000 Kentucky workers since fiscal year 2022</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:04:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2562</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky’s BlueOval SK EV Battery Plants Begin Production, Marking Milestone 4 Years in the Making</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2561</link><description>The largest economic investment and jobs announcement in Kentucky’s history officially begins production</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:18:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2561</guid></item><item><title>Beshear Administration Takes Action To Protect Kentucky Lives, Bans Deadly ‘Designer Xanax’</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2560</link><description>Gov. Beshear announced the emergency designation of bromazolam as a Schedule 1 controlled substance</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:43:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2560</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Breaks Ground on Final 13-Mile Segment of Mountain Parkway Expansion</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2559</link><description>Equipment to start mobilizing on long-awaited final section</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:51:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2559</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2558</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, high-ground communities, recovery housing, funding for water infrastructure and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:41:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2558</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Kentucky Soldier Killed in Korean War</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2557</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Thursday, Aug. 14, in honor of a Kentucky soldier killed in the Korean War</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:03:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2557</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear To Join GE Appliances at Global Corporate HQ in Louisville To Celebrate Commitment to Kentucky’s Advanced Manufacturing Industry</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2556</link><description>Recently announced $490 million project at Appliance Park is the cornerstone of company’s new $3 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturin</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:48:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2556</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Ford Motor Co. To Announce Kentucky’s Third-Largest Economic Development Project On Record</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2555</link><description>Project Represents Nearly $2 Billion Commitment To Produce an All-New Electric Vehicle, Secure 2,200 Jobs at Louisville Assembly Plant</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:29:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2555</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2554</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, protecting Kentuckians from scams, funding to support public schools, and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:10:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2554</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Launch of New Website, Initiatives To Protect Kentuckians From Scammers</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2553</link><description>StopScams.ky.gov offers resources, alerts and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:04:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2553</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Deadline To Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extended for Those Impacted by the May Severe Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2552</link><description>Kentuckians in counties that received federal approval for Individual Assistance may be eligible</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:13:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2552</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Move To Freeze Program Funds Building EV Charging Stations</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2551</link><description>Lawsuit aims to restore funding through federal program creating a nationwide network</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:25:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2551</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Joins Lawsuit To Stop Trump Administration’s Move To Freeze Federal Funding Tied to Unemployment Insurance</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2550</link><description>$3.6 million being withheld despite lawful appropriation by Congress</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:02:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2550</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins General Matter To Celebrate Milestone for $1.5 Billion Uranium Enrichment Facility in Paducah, Set To Create 140 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2549</link><description>Company signs lease with U.S. Department of Energy for what will be biggest economic development project in Western Kentucky history</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:31:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2549</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: ValorFlex Packaging To Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Bowling Green With $6.4 Million Investment, Create 25 High-Paying Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2548</link><description>Company recently announced new $23 million manufacturing facility in Warren County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:58:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2548</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nearly $8.5 Million Approved To Develop Sites and Buildings, Supporting Job Growth in Several Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2547</link><description>Projects are part of latest round of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative of 2024</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:35:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2547</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Additional Assistance Denied for Severe Storms in April, May</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2546</link><description>FEMA has denied Individual Assistance for 2 counties and Public Assistance for 1 county as well as statewide Mitigation Assistance</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:33:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2546</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins E. Hofmann Packaging To Break Ground on New $43 Million Production Facility Set To Create 164 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2545</link><description>Company’s first U.S. location expected to be operational in 2026</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:09:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2545</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Nitto To Cut Ribbon on New Facility in Frankfort That Will Create 220 Kentucky Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2544</link><description>Project is committing the largest number of jobs in Franklin County in 15 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:09:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2544</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2543</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:59:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2543</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear to President Trump: Oppose Move To Block Rescheduling of Cannabis</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2542</link><description>The Governor sent a letter to President Trump asking him to oppose congressional language that could harm medical cannabis efforts</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:41:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2542</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2541</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, the General Fund surplus, severe weather recovery, affordable housing and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:01:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2541</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Alltech To Expand in Nicholasville With Nearly $4.6 Million Investment Creating Six New Manufacturing Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2540</link><description>Family-owned company awarded $2.34 million USDA grant to support expansion</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:29:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2540</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Local Officials Break Ground on High-Ground Neighborhood in Floyd County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2539</link><description>34 homes will be for flood survivors and are out of the floodplain</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:39:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2539</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Federal Public Assistance Approved for Communities Affected by Severe Weather in April and May</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2538</link><description>Public Assistance has been designated for 64 counties affected by April floods and 36 counties affected by May tornadoes</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:40:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2538</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Alta Alloys To Invest $20 Million, Expand With New Headquarters and Operations in Simpson County, Creating 45 Kentucky Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2537</link><description>Company to relocate headquarters and expand manufacturing capabilities</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:00:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2537</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: More Kentuckians Attaining GED After Steps by Team Kentucky To Remove Barriers, Increase Access</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2536</link><description>14,275 Kentuckians have used free GED promo to earn certificate since 2020; Kentucky boasts GED pass rate of 78%</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:34:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2536</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Medical Cannabis Program Advances as Cultivator Begins Operations in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2535</link><description>​​​​​​​Graves County medical cannabis business begins cultivation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:07:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2535</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Trump Administration’s Move To Freeze Education Funding Hurts Kentucky Children</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2534</link><description>Governor joins 23 states and D.C. to challenge freeze, ensure funding goes to kids</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:28:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2534</guid></item><item><title>Meridian Biotech To Create 35 High-Wage Jobs With $40 Million Facility To Repurpose Bourbon Distilled Byproducts in Frankfort</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2533</link><description>Company to partner with Buffalo Trace Distillery to transform distillery byproducts into alternative proteins</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2533</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2532</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, property tax rates, severe weather recovery, driver licensing and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:40:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2532</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $14.4 Million To Improve Infrastructure Damaged in 2022 Floods</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2531</link><description>Funds will go to four communities in Eastern Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:01:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2531</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 8 Kentucky Companies Awarded Nearly $750,000 To Continue Technology Development in the Commonwealth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2530</link><description>SBIR/STTR program to support tech startups, high-wage job growth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:54:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2530</guid></item><item><title>Gov: Beshear: Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems To Expand Simpson County Facility With $17 Million Investment, 76 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2529</link><description>Company serving auto industry has operated in Kentucky for 37 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:59:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2529</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Powell Valley Millwork Investing $29.6 Million Across 2 Projects in Powell and Montgomery Counties, Retaining 214 Employees and Creating 33 New Kentucky Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2528</link><description>Company has operated in commonwealth for over 30 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:26:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2528</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Site and Building Development Projects in 6 Counties Awarded Funding To Kick Off Latest Round of Kentucky Product Development Initiative</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2527</link><description>$35 million in funding available for projects statewide</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:16:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2527</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Leads America’s Best Counties Rankings With 4 Counties in the Top 20 Per Capita</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2526</link><description>Mason, Muhlenberg, Scott and Shelby counties recognized for private-sector investment, job creation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:13:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2526</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2525</link><description>The Governor shared economic development news, including a major investment from GE Appliances, and provide updates on a variety of topics</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:23:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2525</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on Friday</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2524</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Friday, June 27, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in an aviation accident</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:33:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2524</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: E. Hofmann Packaging To Locate Operation in Hopkins County With $43 Million Investment, Create 164 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2522</link><description>Production facility will be company’s first location in the United States</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:25:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2522</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: ValorFlex Packaging To Establish Facility in Bowling Green With $23.4 Million Investment, Create 82 Quality Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2521</link><description>Veteran-owned company provides flexible packaging services for multiple industries</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:13:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2521</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Tyson Foods Investing Nearly $23.5 Million in Henderson County, Retaining Over 1,100 Employees</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2523</link><description>Company has operated in commonwealth for over 30 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:40:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2523</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: GE Appliances To Invest $490 Million, Create 800 Full-Time Jobs at Global Corporate Headquarters in Louisville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2520</link><description>Company has announced more than 2,000 new Kentucky jobs during Beshear administration</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:05:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2520</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Brewco Saw Systems To Expand in Muhlenberg County With $1.2 Million Investment, Creating 20 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2519</link><description>Expansion comes in response to ongoing and expected company growth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:02:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2519</guid></item><item><title>Govs. Beshear and DeWine Mark Major Brent Spence Companion Bridge Milestone by Unveiling Innovative Design</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2518</link><description>State-of-the-art cable-stayed bridge will create an iconic landmark and Cincinnati skyline view</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:10:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2518</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s ‘Pre-K for All’ Initiative: What Owensboro Leaders Are Saying</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2517</link><description>Leaders in business, education join Governor’s call for pre-K for all of Kentucky’s 4-year-olds</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:48:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2517</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Biomass Engineering and Equipment To Break Ground on New $20 Million Muhlenberg County Operation, Creating 250 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2516</link><description>Project announced in December 2024 is the first to locate in Paradise Regional Industrial Park</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:51:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2516</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on June 13 in Honor of Two Servicemembers</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2515</link><description>Flags at state office buildings will fly at half-staff Friday, June, 13, in honor of a U.S. Army soldier and a U.S. Marine who died recently</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:48:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2515</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2514</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, a record-breaking year for tourism, cuts to AmeriCorps and SNAP, and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:43:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2514</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Commercial Specialty Truck Holdings To Expand in Cynthiana With $7.5 Million Investment, Creating 50 Quality Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2513</link><description>Company broke ground on separate $28 million facility in September 2024</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:41:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2513</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Tourism Generated $14.3 Billion in Economic Impact, More Than 97,000 Jobs in 2024, Making It the Best Year on Record</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2512</link><description>Kentucky tourism achieved third consecutive record year of economic impact</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:43:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2512</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman Visit Western Kentucky To Highlight ‘Pre-K for All’ Initiative</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2511</link><description>Leaders in business, education join call for pre-K for all of Kentucky’s 4-year-olds</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:04:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2511</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s Statement on Court Win That Restores AmeriCorps Grant Funding</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2510</link><description>Statement issued after a preliminary injunction was secured in legal challenge against the Trump administration</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:49:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2510</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2509</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, a gas tax reduction, Pre-K for All, awards to strengthen electric grids, and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:03:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2509</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s ‘Pre-K for All’ Initiative: What Lexington Leaders Are Saying</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2508</link><description>Leaders in business, education join Governor’s call for pre-K for all of Kentucky’s 4-year-olds</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:48:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2508</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Deadline To Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extended for Those Impacted by the April Severe Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2507</link><description>Kentuckians in counties that received federal approval for Individual Assistance may be eligible</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:31:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2507</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s ‘Pre-K for All’ Initiative: What Northern Kentucky Leaders Are Saying</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2506</link><description>Leaders in business, education join Governor’s call for pre-K for all of Kentucky’s 4-year-olds</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:50:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2506</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Launches ‘Pre-K for All’ Initiative To Boost Public Education, Job Growth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2505</link><description>Leaders in business, education join Governor’s call for Pre-K for All of Kentucky’s 4-year-olds</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:59:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2505</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those in 6 Counties Affected by Severe Storms in May</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2503</link><description>Kentuckians in counties that received federal approval for Individual Assistance may be eligible</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 19:49:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2503</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2502</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, severe weather recovery, funding awards, summer food assistance and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 19:43:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2502</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Aerospace Composites Solutions for Grand Opening of New $16.8 Million Facility in Butler County, Creating 72 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2501</link><description>Project announced in July 2023 will serve as company’s flagship production operation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 15:19:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2501</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents $1.9 Million To Support Childhood Cancer Patients as Team Kentucky Leads Fight To Find a Cure</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2500</link><description>Governor secured record $14 million for pediatric cancer research and support in 2024-2026 state budget</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 17:48:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2500</guid></item><item><title>Fact Sheet: Facts for Kentuckians Applying for FEMA Individual Assistance Following May Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2499</link><description>Kentuckians in 6 counties affected by the recent storms may be eligible</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 13:03:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2499</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Extension of Summer Food Program for 450,000 Children</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2498</link><description>Program helps feed children during their break from school</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 21:36:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2498</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Local Leaders To Celebrate Completion of The Cottages at Thompson Branch</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2497</link><description>High-ground neighborhood in Letcher County is site of 10 homes for flood survivors</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 20:24:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2497</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2496</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff until noon on Monday, May 26, in commemoration of Memorial Day</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 17:30:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2496</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Appoints Commonwealth’s Attorney for 1st Judicial Circuit</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2495</link><description>Son of former Commonwealth’s Attorney will take his father’s place</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 22:16:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2495</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2494</link><description>The Governor provided an update on severe weather recovery, Recovery Ready Communities and declining highway fatalities.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 19:32:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2494</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Bell, LaRue, Marion, Washington Counties Certified as Recovery Ready Communities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2493</link><description>Beshear administration remains focused on saving every Kentuckian from addiction</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 17:25:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2493</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those in 37 Counties Affected by Severe Storms in April</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2492</link><description>Kentuckians in counties that received federal approval for individual assistance may be eligible</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 14:00:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2492</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2491</link><description>The Governor provided an update on severe weather that hit South Central Kentucky particularly hard, with a tornado striking Laurel County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 18:47:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2491</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2490</link><description>The Governor provided an update on severe weather that hit South Central Kentucky especially hard with a tornado touching down in Laurel Co.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 22:55:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2490</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Dangerous Weather System</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2489</link><description>Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 19:58:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2489</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Deadline To Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extended for Those Affected by February Severe Storms and Floods</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2488</link><description>Deadline to apply for DUA extended until May 27</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:36:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2488</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: State Secures New Job Growth Records</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2487</link><description>Number of people employed, number of filled jobs and civilian labor force at highest point in the state’s history in April</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 21:28:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2487</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Zoetis for Ribbon Cutting of New Laboratory at Louisville’s UPS Healthcare Labport</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2486</link><description>New facility will help company meet increasing demand for their animal care services</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 20:13:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2486</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: State Programs Provide Workforce Training and Development for Over 11,700 Kentuckians</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2485</link><description>Bluegrass State Skills Corp. approved training funds for over 30,000 Kentucky workers during fiscal year 2025</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:05:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2485</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Individual Assistance Issued in 24 Additional Counties for Kentuckians Affected by Widespread Flooding in April</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2484</link><description>Governor's requests for additional counties to receive Individual Assistance have been approved</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 23:28:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2484</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2483</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 14:24:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2483</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Decline in Highway Fatalities in 2024</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2482</link><description>Road fatalities fall to lowest in a decade, down 107 compared with 2023</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 15:47:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2482</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Wednesday in Honor of Kentucky Soldier Who Died in World War II</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2481</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, May 7, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who was killed in World War II</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 15:33:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2481</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those in 13 Counties Impacted by Severe Storms in April</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2480</link><description>Kentuckians in counties that received federal approval for individual assistance may be eligible</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 18:07:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2480</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2479</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 21:01:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2479</guid></item><item><title>First Lady Britainy Beshear, Kentucky State Police Encourage Kentuckians To Stay Alert To Prevent Human Trafficking this Derby Weekend</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2478</link><description>First Lady Britainy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are raising awareness about human trafficking and educating the public on ho</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 13:33:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2478</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2477</link><description>The Governor provided an update on declining overdose deaths in the commonwealth, the labor market, economic development, REAL ID and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 19:01:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2477</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Overdose Deaths Decline by 30.2% in 2024</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2476</link><description>Third consecutive annual decrease; Kentucky’s 2024 Overdose Fatality Report released</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 16:51:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2476</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Helps Cut Ribbon on Earth Breeze’s Nearly $6 Million Facility Creating 226 Manufacturing Jobs in Mercer County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2475</link><description>Harrodsburg project was announced in February</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:51:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2475</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Requests More Counties Be Approved for Federal Assistance Following April’s Floods</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2474</link><description>Governor adds 16 counties to request for Individual Assistance; 64 counties now await approval for Public Assistance</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:15:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2474</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Counties Approved for Individual Assistance for April’s Floods</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2473</link><description>Centers help families affected by flooding apply for federal assistance</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:27:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2473</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Opens New Law Enforcement Training Facility Named in Honor of Fallen Officer Jody Cash</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2472</link><description>State-of-the-art facility provides officers with intensive and specialized training to enhance public safety across the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:16:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2472</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Sunday in Honor of Taylor County Firefighter</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2471</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Sunday in honor Taylor County firefighter who died in the line of duty</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:46:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2471</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Major Disaster Declaration, Individual Assistance Issued for Kentuckians in 13 Counties Following Widespread Flooding in April</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2470</link><description>Request for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation still pending</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:03:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2470</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Army Pilot From Kentucky Who Died in World War II</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2468</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Saturday to honor Army Air Force 1st. Lt. Joe De Jarnette in addition to Pope Francis</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:04:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2468</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Celebrates Progress on High-Ground Housing in Eastern Kentucky, Announces More Than $36 Million in Community Investments</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2469</link><description>Governor helps raise walls on new home in Perry County, announces new housing developments in Letcher County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:04:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2469</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Boosts Reentry Initiatives That Support Job Growth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2467</link><description>April is Second Chance Month</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:13:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2467</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Main Street Communities Report $63.7 Million Investment, 394 New Jobs, 105 New Businesses in 2024</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2466</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky Main Street communities reported a cumulative investment of $63.7 million in downtown comme</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2466</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Process Machinery Inc. To Expand in Shelbyville With Nearly $11.5 Million Investment Creating 30 New Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2465</link><description>Company has experienced steady growth over last 10 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:49:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2465</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Aegis Sortation To Expand Louisville Operation With Nearly $16 Million Investment, Creating 80 Quality Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2464</link><description>Larger facility will serve as the company’s new home for manufacturing operations</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:39:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2464</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: E &amp; E Hardwoods To Establish New Operation in Bell County With $2.1 Million Investment, Creating 37 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2463</link><description>Company rebuilding and expanding after fire destroyed previous location in December 2024</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:29:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2463</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Additional Counties Affected by February Flooding Denied FEMA Assistance</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2462</link><description>Public Assistance has been denied for two counties and Individual Assistance denied for six counties</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:17:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2462</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2461</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff in honor of His Holiness Pope Francis until the day of his interment</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:50:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2461</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2460</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, severe weather recovery, funding for local bridges, the next poet laureate and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:15:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2460</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Unveils 2025 Governor’s Derby Celebration Poster</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2459</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, First Lady Britainy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman joined artist Humberto Lahera and Kentucky Derby Festi</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:28:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2459</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Names Award-Winning Writer Kathleen Driskell as Kentucky Poet Laureate</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2458</link><description>The official poet laureate induction event will take place April 24 in the Capitol Rotunda</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:10:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2458</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins L2 Aviation for Grand Opening of $12.2 Million Manufacturing Operation in Boone County That Will Create 250 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2457</link><description>Project announced in December 2024 will allow company to meet increased demand</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:43:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2457</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Bakery Express Midwest To Cut Ribbon on New $20 Million Facility in Boone County, Creating Over 225 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2456</link><description>Project announced in June 2023 and broke ground in January 2024</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:47:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2456</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2455</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:50:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2455</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2454</link><description>The Governor  provided an update on severe weather recovery, economic development, driver licensing, railroad grants and Library Week</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:10:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2454</guid></item><item><title>Morris Packaging To Build New Nearly $61 Million Flexible Packaging Operation, Creating 276 Jobs in Lebanon</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2453</link><description>State-of-the-art facility will be Safe Quality Food-certified and allow for future growth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:44:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2453</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Paragon Metal Fabricators to Establish Manufacturing Facility in Pendleton County With $6.1 Million Investment, Creating 40 Quality Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2452</link><description>Project revives facility closed by previous ownership</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:07:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2452</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2451</link><description>Severe storms have brought flooding damage across the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:32:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2451</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2450</link><description>The Governor provided an update on severe weather, Donate Life Month, action to support federal employees and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:46:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2450</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Bills That Support Cancer Screenings, Economic Growth and Aim To Combat Antisemitism</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2449</link><description>Another bill adds protections for contractors and subcontractors</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:07:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2449</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of 4-Day Severe Weather Event With Possible Tornadoes</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2448</link><description>Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:10:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2448</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Soldier Killed in World War II</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2447</link><description>Soldier from Central City who was one of the first Army Rangers and who died in Italy in World War II will be buried in Kentucky this spring</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:39:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2447</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Pilot Killed in World War II</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2446</link><description>Army Air Force pilot from Fort Thomas who was shot down over Germany in World War II will come home to Kentucky for final burial</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:34:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2446</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2445</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, Vietnam Veterans Day, a bill to lower the age for drivers permits, and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:02:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2445</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Shinsung To Establish New Manufacturing Facility in Simpson County with $53.5 Million Investment Creating 100 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2444</link><description>Project will be company’s first operation in the United States</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:18:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2444</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs 3 Bills That Support Education, Economic Growth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2443</link><description>Governor vetoes bills to protect public education, access to health care</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:42:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2443</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on March 27</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2442</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Thursday, March 27, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while serving in Germany</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:39:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2442</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs 20 More Bills That Help Kentuckians, Improve Communities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2441</link><description>Governor vetoes 12 bills</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:24:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2441</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Bills That Move State Forward, Vetoes Those That Harm Workers and Violate State Laws</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2440</link><description>The Governor took action on several pieces of legislation passed by the General Assembly this session</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:53:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2440</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, First Lady To Host ‘Easter at the Capitol’ April 13</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2439</link><description>Event features Easter egg hunt, food trucks, the Easter Bunny and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:48:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2439</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2438</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, funding awards to support communities, awards to strengthen riverports, and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:04:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2438</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on March 20</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2437</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Thursday, March 20, in honor of a Department of Corrections sergeant who died on duty</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:55:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2437</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Those Impacted by Severe Storms and Floods Now Available in 16 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2436</link><description>Applications being accepted for Disaster Unemployment Assistance from individuals out of work due to storms in Leslie and Woodford counties</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:45:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2436</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Mizkan America To Break Ground on $156 Million Expansion Project in Owensboro Creating 44 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2435</link><description>Company announced project in July 2024 to meet growing consumer demand</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:50:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2435</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on March 14</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2434</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Friday, March 14, in honor of a soldier who will be buried in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:21:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2434</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2433</link><description>The Governor provided an update on upcoming weather, storm recovery, awards to boost tourism, School Social Work Month and upcoming events</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:10:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2433</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Awards 19 Trail Towns More Than $540,000 in Grant Funding To Support Tourism, Recreation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2432</link><description>Grant funding will provide support to enhance tourism</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:32:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2432</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in 14 Counties for Those Impacted by Severe Storms and Floods</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2431</link><description>The state is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance from individuals out of work due to February's severe weather</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:08:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2431</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman Celebrate Women’s History Month, Unveil Portraits of New ‘Kentucky Women Remembered’ Exhibit Inductees</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2430</link><description>The Governor joined the Commission on Women to commemorate Women’s History Month and the impact women have made on Kentucky history</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:21:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2430</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Housing for Flood Victims in Breathitt County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2429</link><description>Future housing site in Breathitt County also dedicated as Kentucky’s eighth high-ground community</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:24:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2429</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2428</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, online predator arrests, funding to increase public safety, storm recovery and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:01:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2428</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Awards More Than $2.1 Million To Increase Public Safety</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2427</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear awarded more than $2.1 million to seven organizations to increase public safety.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:07:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2427</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky State Police Keeping Children Safe, Arrest More Than 300 Online Predators</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2426</link><description>Kentucky State Police have arrested 309 online predators since 2019</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:34:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2426</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear To Mark 5th Anniversary of COVID-19 in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2425</link><description>The Governor will mark the fifth anniversary since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the commonwealth.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:35:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2425</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Secures Another Top 5 Ranking in Economic Projects Per Capita in 2024 Governor’s Cup, Marking 5 Years in a Row</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2424</link><description>Kentucky ranks 2nd in South Central Region; 14 Kentucky communities recognized in Top Metropolitan, Micropolitan rankings</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:30:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2424</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Team Kentucky Partners With Nonprofit Grant Ready Kentucky To Help Communities Access Federal Grant Funding</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2423</link><description>GRANT Program provides support to enhance economic development and tourism opportunities</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:35:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2423</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2421</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:07:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2421</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those Impacted by Severe Storms and Floods</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2422</link><description>State will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance from individuals in 11 counties out of work as result of severe storms</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:07:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2422</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Encourages Communities To Apply for Economic Development and Job Creation Grants in Eastern Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2420</link><description>Deadline to apply is May 12, 2025</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:33:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2420</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Enhances Public and Officer Safety With Western Kentucky Law Enforcement Training Facility</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2419</link><description>23 officers receiving crucial training to protect their communities</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:32:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2419</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2418</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, Severe Weather Awareness Week and recovery from recent storms</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:17:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2418</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nearly $2.8 Million Awarded to Knox County To  Promote Regional Site Development and Spur Job Creation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2417</link><description>Site development initiative provides over $85 million in funding</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:10:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2417</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Cornbread Hemp To Expand Manufacturing Operation in Louisville With $1 Million Investment Creating 50 Quality Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2416</link><description>Company produces organic hemp products sourced from Kentucky-grown hemp flowers</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:58:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2416</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Marquette Transportation Co. To Expand in Paducah With Over $5 Million Investment, Creating Up To 55 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2415</link><description>Company currently employs nearly 300 Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:45:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2415</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Earth Breeze To Build $6 Million Mercer County Facility, Creating 226 Kentucky Manufacturing Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2414</link><description>Company leadership cites strong workforce, business-friendly environment in decision to locate in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:35:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2414</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Visits Eastern Kentucky, Provides Update on Severe Weather Response</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2413</link><description>The Governor visited with flood-affected Kentuckians in Perry and Knott counties and provided an update on the storm recovery response</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:42:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2413</guid></item><item><title>Fact Sheet: Facts for Kentuckians Applying for FEMA Individual Assistance</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2412</link><description>Kentuckians in 11 counties affected by the recent storms may be eligible</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:58:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2412</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Expedited Major Disaster Declaration Issued for Kentucky Following February Flooding</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2411</link><description>Federal funding will include individual and public assistance</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:58:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2411</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather Response</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2410</link><description>The Governor provided an update on the state’s response to severe winter weather that has now claimed the lives of 22 Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:47:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2410</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Severe Weather Briefing</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2409</link><description>Following flooding and heavy snow, warmer temperatures are on the way</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2409</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2408</link><description>Governor urges vigilance as extremely cold temperatures follow deadly flooding, snow</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:19:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2408</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2407</link><description>Governor urges vigilance as state braces for more winter weather; storms have claimed at least 14 lives</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:14:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2407</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2406</link><description>Governor says entire state affected by historic flooding, death toll climbs to 11</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:55:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2406</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2405</link><description>Governor urges Kentuckians to be vigilant as storms claim at least 8 lives</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:20:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2405</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear To Provide Weather Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2404</link><description>Governor will hold press briefing at 12:30 p.m. EST, streamed on Facebook and YouTube</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2404</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2403</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:58:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2403</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Heavy Rain</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2402</link><description>Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:50:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2402</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2401</link><description>The Governor and Lieutenant Governor provided updates on economic development, education funding, federal funding litigation, and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:41:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2401</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Secures Another Low Recidivism Rate; Over the Past 2 Years Nearly 70% of Those Released From State Custody Have Not Returned</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2400</link><description>New online higher education program with Ashland Community and Technical College focused on successful reentry, providing for Kentucky famil</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:16:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2400</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: New Build-Ready Site in Owenton Adds to State’s Growing Commitment to Site Development, Future Job Creation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2399</link><description>Owenton Industrial Park positions Owen County for new investment and jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:53:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2399</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Programs Power Skills Training for More Than 4,200 Kentuckians</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2398</link><description>Workforce funding provides support for trainees across commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:38:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2398</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Sets Back-to-Back Exports Record With Over $47 Billion in Products Shipped Globally</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2397</link><description>Canada remains Kentucky’s top export destination; aerospace products and motor vehicles saw increase in 2024</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:32:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2397</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Visits Kentucky Black Trailblazers To Celebrate Black History Month and Promote Tourism</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2396</link><description>Kentucky Black Trailblazers Experience is a federally funded, multicounty project that aims to educate and draw in more visitors</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:57:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2396</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $2 Million Awarded to 87 Tourism Organizations in 80 Counties To Boost Kentucky’s Tourism Industry and Economy</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2379</link><description>Funding allows tourism organizations to improve marketing efforts to attract more visitors</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:55:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2379</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2395</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on economic development and Louisville’s Bourbon &amp; Beyond festival; new legislation and fiscal n</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:41:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2395</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 7 Kentucky Companies Awarded Nearly $750,000 To Support Continued Tech and High-Wage Job Growth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2394</link><description>SBIR/STTR program supports technology development in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:16:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2394</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky’s Second EV Charging Station Opens as Part of Statewide Program</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2393</link><description>Opening demonstrates the importance of building out a reliable statewide network</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:34:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2393</guid></item><item><title>First Lady Britainy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman Invite Kentuckians To Shop &amp; Share Saturday</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2392</link><description>While stocking up for Super Bowl parties, Kentuckians can purchase items for domestic violence survivors at select grocery stores</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:48:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2392</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2391</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:44:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2391</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2390</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, highway safety and medical cannabis.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:07:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2390</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Murakami Manufacturing To Expand Campbellsville Operation With $3.4 Million Investment</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2389</link><description>Company has operated in the commonwealth since 2000, employs over 350 Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:20:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2389</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Berry Global’s Letica Corp. To Expand Fulton County Operation With $27.8 Million Investment, Creating 15 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2388</link><description>Berry Global is a worldwide leader in innovative packaging solutions</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:31:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2388</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: World Economic Forum Puts Our New Kentucky Home on a Global Stage</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2387</link><description>An Op-Ed by Gov. Andy Beshear relating to his participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:32:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2387</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: UniFirst Expanding Owensboro Operations With Nearly $28 Million Investment</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2386</link><description>Company has existing facilities in Fayette and Jefferson counties</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:51:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2386</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Will Honor Both Presidents Carter and Trump Monday</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2385</link><description>Flags will begin and end the day at half-staff on Monday</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:03:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2385</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2384</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:28:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2384</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2383</link><description>The Governor and First Lady provided an update on economic development, support for communities, winter weather and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:30:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2383</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Recognizes Accomplishments of Future Healers Kiddo’s Medical Program</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2382</link><description>The Louisville-based nonprofit introduces children to fields of medicine, science</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:06:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2382</guid></item><item><title>OP-ED: Gov. Beshear: The Commonwealth Is Strong and Growing Stronger</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2381</link><description>Earlier this week I delivered my fifth State of the Commonwealth Address to Kentucky families and reported that Kentucky is strong – and it’</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:06:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2381</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Urges Kentuckians To Stay Safe During Second Round of Winter Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2380</link><description>Snowfall expected to begin in Western Kentucky late tonight and move across the state tomorrow</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:26:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2380</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nitto To Locate New Multimillion-Dollar Facility in Frankfort, Creating 220 Manufacturing Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2378</link><description>Company contributes to Kentucky’s automotive and aerospace industries</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:04:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2378</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: State of the Commonwealth Is Strong, Growing Stronger</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2377</link><description>Governor welcomes the world to our New Kentucky Home</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:13:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2377</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2376</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on Winter Storm Blair.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:43:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2376</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Winter Storm Blair</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2375</link><description>Today, after declaring a state of emergency Saturday ahead of Winter Storm Blair, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:55:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2375</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm System</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2374</link><description>Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:48:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2374</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2373</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:02:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2373</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Encourages Eastern Kentucky Flood Survivors To Apply for Housing Support</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2372</link><description>Interest form connects survivors with Fahe Disaster Resilience Team; Governor also visits Skyview high-ground site to view progress</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2372</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Jimmy Carter</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2371</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff through Tuesday, Jan. 28, in honor of former President Jimmy Carter</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:20:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2371</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear To Speak at World Economic Forum in January To Further Investment, Job Opportunities in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2370</link><description>Governor to address economic success, future growth in our New Kentucky Home</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:35:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2370</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2369</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:02:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2369</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $8.6 Million To Build 11 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2368</link><description>New awards bring total funding amount to $32.9 million to build 48 fast charging stations across the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:17:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2368</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Fifth Largest Job-Creation Project Under His Administration</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2367</link><description>During his weekly Team Kentucky Update, Gov. Andy Beshear announced one of the largest job-creation projects in the commonwealth since the s</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:36:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2367</guid></item><item><title>First Lady Announces New Free Literacy Resource Available to All Kentucky Schools, Libraries and Families</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2366</link><description>Today, as part of her commitment to Kentucky students, First Lady Britainy Beshear announced that TeachingBooks is now available and free t</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:18:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2366</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 2024 Tourism Development Projects Set New All-Time Record With 10 Projects, $256 Million Invested</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2365</link><description>10 tourism development projects will provide 356 full-time jobs, 1,340 part-time jobs once operational</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:12:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2365</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Secures Another Record-Breaking Year for Economic Growth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2364</link><description>Governor keeps welcoming more businesses to our New Kentucky Home</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:56:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2364</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kitchen Food Co. Investing $69 Million To Build World-Class Facility in Hopkinsville, Creating 925 Kentucky Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2363</link><description>Project marks largest job-creation announcement in Christian County in over 2 decades</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:30:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2363</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nexigen Communications To Expand Operations in Campbell County With $4.35 Million Investment, Creating 75 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2362</link><description>Project will create at least 43 new, quality jobs for Kentucky residents</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:11:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2362</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Local Leaders and AT&amp;T Officials To Celebrate 115 New Jobs at Grayson Call Center</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2361</link><description>Hiring for new customer service representatives to continue into 2025</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:29:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2361</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Second Round of Selectees To Receive Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2360</link><description>Earliest Kentuckians can apply for medical cannabis card is Jan. 1, 2025</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:07:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2360</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Bosch Berries Celebrates Grand Opening of New $49.5 Million Agri-Business in Pulaski County, Creating 28 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2358</link><description>Project announced in February 2024 is Dutch company’s first U.S. operation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:12:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2358</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $1.2 Billion in New Investments, More Than 1,100 Jobs at Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2357</link><description>Toyota investment marks state’s largest dollar investment of 2024</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:15:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2357</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Greenville Manufacturing Kentucky Creating 250 Jobs With New $16.2 Million Operation in Muhlenberg County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2356</link><description>Project will be first to locate in Paradise Regional Industrial Park</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:38:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2356</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: ISCO Industries To Locate New Facility in Jefferson County, Create 50 Kentucky Jobs With $12.75 Million Investment</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2355</link><description>Louisville-based company to expand Kentucky presence</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:28:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2355</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: L2 Aviation To Establish $12.2 Million Manufacturing Operation in Boone County, Creating 250 Kentucky Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2354</link><description>New location will allow company to grow and meet increased industry demand</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:15:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2354</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $8 Million To Expand Site Development and Spur Future Investment and Job Growth in 4 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2353</link><description>Bell, Shelby and a regional project between Franklin and Anderson counties to receive state support through Kentucky Product Development Ini</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:04:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2353</guid></item><item><title>Cinis Fertilizer To Build New $109.2 Million Green Fertilizer Production Plant, Creating 65 Jobs in Hopkinsville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2352</link><description>Project comes as part of agreement to recycle waste from battery producer Ascend Elements</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:38:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2352</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Dan-O’s Seasoning To Relocate, Expand in Louisville With $4.7 Million Investment Creating 30 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2351</link><description>Local company founded in 2015 announced first major expansion</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:23:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2351</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Largest Dollar Investment of 2024: Toyota Investing $922 Million To Build Advanced Paint Facility in Georgetown</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2350</link><description>Company remains committed to reinvesting in U.S. manufacturing operations, environmental sustainability and stable employment</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:51:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2350</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Team Kentucky Host German American Chamber of Commerce Delegation To Encourage Investment, Job Creation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2349</link><description>Leaders from innovative tech companies visited communities across the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:01:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2349</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Whelan Machine &amp; Tool To Expand Louisville Operations With Nearly $5.7 Million Investment Creating 30 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2348</link><description>Veteran- and family-owned company operating in Louisville since 1989</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:24:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2348</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Visits Western Kentucky on 3-Year Anniversary of Deadly Tornadoes</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2347</link><description>Governor takes time to remember those lost, thank those who continue to help rebuild</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:10:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2347</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Chick-fil-A Supply Creating $100 Million Distribution Center in Kenton County, Creating 178 Kentucky Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2346</link><description>New facility will help support 150 Chick-fil-A restaurants</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:26:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2346</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2345</link><description>Flags at state office buildings will fly at half-staff on Saturday, Dec. 7, in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:52:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2345</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Unveils Official Kentucky State Parks 100th Anniversary Craft Beer</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2344</link><description>A portion of sales will go toward future state park improvements</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:11:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2344</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Land Swap Boosts 300-Job McCracken County Project</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2343</link><description>Uranium enrichment facility would create hundreds of full-time jobs, open land to hunting and fishing</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:04:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2343</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces First Selectees To Receive Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2342</link><description>A second round of selectees will be drawn Dec. 16</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:32:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2342</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2341</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:01:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2341</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2340</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, funding for communities recovering from floods and tornadoes, KSP food drive and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:43:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2340</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Upgrades Ready Madison County Site for Next Big Economic Investment and Jobs Project</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2339</link><description>State program boosts speed-to-market for new and expanding businesses</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:20:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2339</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Stellar Snacks To Cut Ribbon on Largest Economic Development Project in West Louisville in Over 20 Years</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2338</link><description>$137 million investment announced in October 2023 will create 350 jobs over 10 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:31:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2338</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Largest Job-Creation Project in Kentucky Since 2022: Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing To Create 1,572 High-Tech Jobs With Nearly $712 Million Investment</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2337</link><description>Project is Kentucky’s largest investment of 2024, largest investment and jobs announcement on record in Shelby County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:00:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2337</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Lt. Gov. Coleman and Kentucky Commission on Women To Announce New Kentucky Women Remembered Exhibit Inductees</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2336</link><description>The Kentucky Women Remembered exhibit is a portrait gallery honoring Kentucky women located in the West Wing of the state Capitol</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:07:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2336</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2335</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on economic development, the launch of New Kentucky Home, awards to improve Kentucky’s railways</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:38:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2335</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Unveils ‘New Kentucky Home’ Initiative To Attract Business, Tourism and Future Residents to Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2334</link><description>The comprehensive marketing campaign combines economic development and tourism</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:09:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2334</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2333</link><description>The Governor and First Lady provided an update on economic development, medical cannabis, Veterans Day, kynect open enrollment, and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:53:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2333</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Workforce Programs Power Training for 8,775 Kentuckians</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2332</link><description>New funding builds on support for 42,600 trainees in fiscal year 2024, the most in 8 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:59:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2332</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Friday in Honor of Kentucky Game Warden</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2331</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Friday, Nov. 8, in honor of Game Warden William "Tex" Bailey</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:07:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2331</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2330</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:13:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2330</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2329</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, federal grants, voting in the upcoming election, a new health initiative and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:50:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2329</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Sen. Johnnie Turner</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2328</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Saturday, Nov. 2, in honor of Sen. Johnnie Turner of Harlan</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:09:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2328</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $10.2 Million in State Funding Approved for Site  and Building Development in 3 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2327</link><description>Projects are newest approvals of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative program</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:04:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2327</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, First Lady Invite Kentucky Artists To Submit Works for Team Kentucky Gallery</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2326</link><description>Kentuckians encouraged to submit photography and artwork for consideration by Dec. 13 for next rotation of Capitol exhibit</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:30:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2326</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Multiple Stops in Northeastern Kentucky, Presents Over $9.7 Million in Funding</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2325</link><description>Funding will be used to resurface roads, connect Kentuckians to the internet and improve public transportation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:14:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2325</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Medical Cannabis Cultivators, Processors Awarded Licenses To Begin Business Venture</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2324</link><description>Awardees selected through Team Kentucky’s first-ever license lottery</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:13:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2324</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Expands Benefits and Program Offerings Within Executive Branch Employment</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2323</link><description>First Day Health Insurance Coverage and Team Kentucky Internship Program</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:04:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2323</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Administrator Berke: Up To $1.4 Billion Going to Support Rural Communities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2322</link><description>Funds increase access to clean energy, education and health care and boost economic growth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2322</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: HealthTrackRx To Create 230 Full-Time Jobs, Invest $45.5 Million With New Operation in Louisville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2321</link><description>New facility will be company’s largest and most advanced laboratory</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:56:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2321</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Ridgenet Network Group Expanding Science Hill Operations With $1.2 Million Investment, Creating 20 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2320</link><description>Company growing Pulaski County presence to meet increased customer demand</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:57:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2320</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Delta Regional Authority Investing Nearly $2 Million in Western Kentucky Communities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2319</link><description>Funding will bolster water infrastructure, support workforce development</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:52:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2319</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear and DHL Express Celebrate Groundbreaking of New $292 Million Aviation Maintenance Facility at CVG Airport, Creating 300 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2318</link><description>New facility is expected to be fully operational by January 2026</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:01:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2318</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2317</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:56:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2317</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Monday in Honor of Kentucky Soldier Who Died in Korean War</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2316</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Monday, Oct. 21, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who was killed in the Korean War</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:29:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2316</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Announce More Than $30 Million To Support Economic Revitalization in Eastern Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2315</link><description>$30.2 million will help support Eastern Kentucky’s efforts to rebuild from natural disasters and boost economic growth in the region</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:52:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2315</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Soldier Killed in Korean War</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2287</link><description>The Governor recognizes the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier killed during the Korean War but who was not accounted for until recently</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:21:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2287</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2314</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, the Mountain Parkway Expansion, work to prevent overdoses, and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:58:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2314</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: State Receives $37.2 Million Federal Grant To Continue Fighting Addiction, Save Lives</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2313</link><description>Kentucky has received a $37.2 million federal grant to support the administration’s ongoing work to prevent overdoses and save lives</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:58:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2313</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Executive Order Establishing the Governor’s Council of Second Chance Employers</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2312</link><description>Administration remains focused on enhancing public safety and reducing crime</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:14:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2312</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Building on Record Year for Exports, $400,000 Federal Award To Help Grow Global Presence of Kentucky Companies</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2311</link><description>Eligible small businesses urged to apply for up to $15,000 in reimbursement funds</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:24:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2311</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Plan To Speed Completion of Mountain Parkway Expansion</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2310</link><description>$116.3 million federal infrastructure grant will expedite completion of expansion’s final section</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:51:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2310</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Air Evac Lifeteam Crew</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2309</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Saturday, Oct. 12, in honor of the crew killed in a medical helicopter crash</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:16:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2309</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2308</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, funding for transportation, grants to support veterans, and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:44:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2308</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Grissan Renewable Energy To Break Ground on $62.7 Million Facility in Marion County Creating 20 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2307</link><description>U.K.-based company’s first U.S. operation will turn distillery byproduct into renewable natural gas and fertilizer</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:31:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2307</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2306</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:01:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2306</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins State and Local Officials To Break Ground on New $11.25 Million Transportation Office Building in Manchester</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2305</link><description>$15.7 million in funding awards for Clay County announced</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:47:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2305</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Infinity Design &amp; Construction Group To Add Second Location in Floyd County With $1.75 Million Investment Creating 36 High-Wage Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2304</link><description>Company currently employs 27 people in LaGrange</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:34:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2304</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Clark Beverage Group and Clark Distributing Company To Establish New Headquarters and Distribution Facility in Bowling Green with $129 Million Investment, Creating 20 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2303</link><description>New state-of-the-art facility will help company meet current and expected future growth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:34:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2303</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Tours New Food Pantry, Celebrates More Than $750,000 in Funds for Hickman County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2302</link><description>Funding will improve a local park, attract new industry and upgrade roads</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:59:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2302</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Federal, State and Local Officials To Break Ground on Mayfield City Hall and Police Station</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2301</link><description>Groundbreaking comes weeks after groundbreaking of new fire station</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:41:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2301</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Federal Officials Announce $67 Million To Support Affordable Energy and Create Jobs in the Commonwealth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2300</link><description>Funds expand access to affordable energy and support revitalization in Estill County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:43:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2300</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Verst Group Logistics To Expand Operations at Boone County Facility With $6.6 Million Investment Creating 17 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2299</link><description>Industry leading logistics provider currently employs over 350 Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:50:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2299</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Designates October as Manufacturing Month in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2298</link><description>Industry is driving job creation throughout the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:06:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2298</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Piramal Pharma Solutions To Expand Lexington Manufacturing Operations With $80 Million Investment Creating 45 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2297</link><description>Facility located on former University of Kentucky Coldstream Laboratories property</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:05:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2297</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Henderson Distilling Co. To Break Ground on $5 Million Startup Distillery Creating at Least 12 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2296</link><description>Project to revitalize existing buildings in downtown Henderson</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:06:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2296</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentuckians Should Prepare For Serious Weather Related to Hurricane Helene</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2295</link><description>Storm expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain through the weekend</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:20:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2295</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2294</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development; upcoming weather; community wildfire defense grants; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:30:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2294</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Lyon County Awarded Site Development Funding To Spur Future Investment, Job Creation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2293</link><description>$2 million in state support to support construction of spec building</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:48:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2293</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Camco Chemical Co. To Expand Operations at Northern Kentucky Facility With $3 Million Investment Creating 30 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2292</link><description>Company has operated in Kentucky for over 60 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:25:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2292</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Commercial Specialty Truck Holdings To Celebrate New $28 Million Manufacturing Facility in Cynthiana</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2291</link><description>Manufacturer with 300 employees expanding operations in Harrison County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:05:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2291</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2290</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development; an upgrade in the state’s credit rating; new homes for flood survivors; and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:32:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2290</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2289</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Saturday, Sept. 21, in honor of a Russell County Sheriff's Deputy</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:10:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2289</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Signs Executive Order Banning Conversion Therapy on Minors in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2288</link><description>Governor takes important step to protect Kentucky youth, fight discrimination</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:06:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2288</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Cuts Ribbon on 1st EV Charging Station in Southeastern U.S. Supported by Federal Program</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2286</link><description>3rd Request for Proposals announced to further expand commonwealth’s EV network</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:00:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2286</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Over $10.6 Million in Funding for Butler, Warren Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2285</link><description>Governor says providers are ready to break ground on $13.1 million high-speed internet project; $7.1 million will support school upgrades</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:50:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2285</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Niagara Bottling Locating New $129.8 Million Manufacturing Facility in Kenton County, Creating 60 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2284</link><description>Company headquartered in California to open Kentucky operations</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:26:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2284</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Leaders, Advocates To Celebrate Recovery Month</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2283</link><description>Governor certifies 4 more counties as Recovery Ready Communities, signs 3 bills supporting recovery in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:13:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2283</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2282</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:08:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2282</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2281</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development; grants to fight the drug epidemic; highway safety; and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:47:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2281</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Celebrates 7 New Homes for Tornado Survivors in Dawson Springs, $6.3 Million in Funding in Hopkins County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2280</link><description>Funds will expand high-speed internet, improve roads, bolster industrial sites and support tourism industry</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:17:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2280</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Over $9 Million in Funding to Christian County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2279</link><description>Funds include $7 million for construction of athletic fields at new Christian County High School</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:25:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2279</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear To Commemorate Patriot Day, Anniversary of 9/11</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2278</link><description>Governor orders flags to half-staff to honor those lost in 2001 terrorist attacks</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:11:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2278</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Aluminum Processors Breaks Ground on New $40 Million Facility in Logan County, Creating 75 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2277</link><description>New operation will process the recovery of aluminum from dross and scrap material</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:19:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2277</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2276</link><description>The Governor provided and update on economic development; funding for communities; opportunities to donate blood; medical cannabis; and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:52:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2276</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Small Businesses Creating Jobs, Investing in Communities Can Still Apply for Tax Credits</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2275</link><description>Applications received by Nov. 1 will be fully reviewed for consideration in 2024</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:10:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2275</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2274</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:01:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2274</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Mubea To Expand in Boone County With $24.3 Million Investment Creating 102 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2268</link><description>Family-owned company has been headquartered in Northern Kentucky for over 40 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:06:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2268</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Overdose Victims</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2273</link><description>Executive Mansion will be lit purple for overdose awareness</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:25:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2273</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2272</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development; tourism; overdose awareness; July drug seizures; and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:25:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2272</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Ohio County Awarded Site Development Funding To Spur Future Investment, Job Creation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2271</link><description>$222,500 in state support to provide infrastructure upgrades at Bluegrass Crossings Business Centre</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:59:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2271</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $92.5 Million Distillery, Tourism Development Project Coming to Woodford County, Creating More Than 80 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2270</link><description>New distillery will include visitor center, tasting room, unique lodging, restaurant and retail</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:48:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2270</guid></item><item><title>Victory Hemp Foods To Expand Carroll County Operation With  $2.5 Million Investment, Creating 22 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2269</link><description>Project to help company meet increased industry demand</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:35:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2269</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Workwell Industries, O-I Glass To Launch State’s First Dedicated Glass Recycling Program</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2267</link><description>$350,000 investment in West Louisville to create up to 10 new jobs and advance sustainability practices in the region</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:30:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2267</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Congratulates American Welding &amp; Gas on New $9.6 Million Fill Plant in Georgetown Creating 10 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2266</link><description>Project will push company’s employment to approximately 45 people</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:45:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2266</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, First Lady Welcome Dolly Parton to Kentucky To Celebrate Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2265</link><description>All Kentucky children can now receive one free book per month, from birth to age 5</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 23:50:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2265</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Largest Jobs Project of 2024: Swedish Match To Add 450 Jobs, Invest $232 Million in Owensboro Operation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2264</link><description>Project is the 5th largest investment on record this year; $277 million annual regional economic impact anticipated</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:33:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2264</guid></item><item><title>Beshears: Team Kentucky Will Livestream Special Event on Social Media To Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2263</link><description>Event will feature Dolly Parton, First Lady Britainy Beshear and Gov. Andy Beshear</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:01:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2263</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2262</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development; funding to support Eastern Kentucky communities; storm recovery efforts; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:31:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2262</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $23 Million in Funds To Assist Communities Affected by 2022 Eastern Kentucky Flooding</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2261</link><description>SAFE Fund established by Gov. Beshear and the General Assembly in August 2022</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:50:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2261</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Programs Powering Skills Training for More Than 4,000 Kentuckians</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2260</link><description>Workforce funding builds on support for 42,600 trainees in fiscal year 2024, the most in 8 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:20:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2260</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Kentucky’s Largest Build-Ready Site in Western Kentucky as Site Development Initiatives Grow</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2259</link><description>4-Star Regional Industrial Park positions Henderson, McLean, Union and Webster counties for new investments and jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:00:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2259</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2258</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 22:29:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2258</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those Impacted by Severe Storms Over Memorial Day Weekend</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2257</link><description>State will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance from individuals in 15 counties affected by severe weather</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:26:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2257</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Releases Tax Returns for 8th Straight Year, Challenges Other Elected State Leaders To Do The Same</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2256</link><description>Gov. Beshear has released tax returns for each year he has served in public office</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:31:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2256</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nearly $650,000 in Grants Awarded to 6 Kentucky Companies To Support Continued Job Growth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2255</link><description>State matching fund program supports innovation, technology development in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:55:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2255</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Celebrates $40 Million Federal Investment To Connect Eastern Kentuckians to Good Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2254</link><description>Shaping Our Appalachian Region earns funding award; Governor recommended plan for approval</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:22:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2254</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2253</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:45:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2253</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Registration Open for $1.1 Billion High-Speed Internet Expansion Grant Application Portal</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2252</link><description>Pre-qualification opens Aug. 14; submissions of applications expected in November</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:00:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2252</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Rowan County Adds New Build-Ready Site To Spur Job Growth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2251</link><description>State’s 22nd Build-Ready location to provide future economic opportunities in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:50:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2251</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Thursday in Honor of Kentucky Correctional Officer</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2250</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Thursday, Aug. 1, in honor of a Kentucky Department of Corrections officer</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:34:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2250</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $6 Million To Build 20 Homes in Breathitt County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2249</link><description>Houses will be in the city of Jackson and available for flood survivors</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:05:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2249</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Celebrates Next Phase of Construction at Skyview High-Ground Site in Perry County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2248</link><description>Skyview Lane improvements will provide suitable access road for housing construction teams and future residents</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:02:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2248</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Purchase of Land, Celebrates Road Construction Project for Knott County High-Ground Community</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2247</link><description>More than 100 acres purchased, crews mobilized to construct roads and install drainage at site</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:34:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2247</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Wayland Community To Celebrate New Homes</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2246</link><description>11 families move to higher ground, site to expand with more homes</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:12:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2246</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2245</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development; the largest General Fund surplus on record; severe weather recovery, and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:56:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2245</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Mizkan America To Expand Manufacturing Facility in Owensboro With $156 Million Investment Creating 44 Quality Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2244</link><description>Project to help company meet growing industry and customer demand</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:28:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2244</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $1.1 Million Approved To Develop Sites and Buildings, Supporting Job Growth in Rockcastle and Rowan Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2243</link><description>​​​​​​​Projects are part of Round 2 of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:21:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2243</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: PEAK Precision Manufacturing To Establish New Operation in Bowling Green With $3 Million Investment Creating 24 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2242</link><description>Location will be company’s first in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:18:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2242</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Mitsubishi Electric US To Bring 122 High-Wage Jobs With $143.5 Million Investment in Maysville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2241</link><description>Company has operated in Mason County for nearly 20 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:03:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2241</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for Kentucky Following Memorial Day Weekend Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2240</link><description>Federal funding available to affected individuals in 15 counties</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:56:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2240</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Overdose Deaths Decline for Second-Straight Year, Nearly 10% Decrease in 2023</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2207</link><description>Kentucky’s 2023 Overdose Fatality Report released</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:32:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2207</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2239</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:51:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2239</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on July 22</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2238</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Monday, July 22, in honor of a Kentucky native who died while on USAF active duty</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:37:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2238</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: State Continues To Support Job Growth by Investing in Six Regional Innovation Hubs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2236</link><description>State renews contract with hubs that support new businesses and entrepreneurs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:18:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2236</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Supports Federal Proposal To Ease Restrictions on Marijuana</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2235</link><description>Regulatory change provides alternative to deadly opioids; continued access to safe products</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:36:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2235</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky and South Korea Sign Landmark Driver’s License Agreement to Support Job Growth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2234</link><description>Memorandum outlines non-commercial licensing procedures for Kentucky and South Korea</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:38:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2234</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2233</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development; a successful statewide drug seizure operation; Recovery Ready Communities; and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:18:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2233</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $9.5 Million To Build 128 Homes in Warren County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2232</link><description>Projects will support tornado recovery efforts and address affordable housing shortage</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:09:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2232</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces New Counties Certified as Recovery Ready Communities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2231</link><description>Breathitt, Jessamine, Lee, Nelson counties provide addiction treatment to more than 122,000 Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:20:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2231</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Belmark To Break Ground on New $99 Million Manufacturing Facility in Allen County Creating 159 Quality Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2230</link><description>Company’s first Kentucky operation was announced in January</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:33:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2230</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky, Local Communities Again Place High for Job and Economic Growth by Industry Publications</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2229</link><description>Latest recognition reflects continued momentum as the commonwealth emerges as a national economic leader</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:21:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2229</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Taking International Economic Development Trip To Bring New Jobs to Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2228</link><description>Kentucky group to meet with existing, prospective companies in Japan, Korea</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 17:20:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2228</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins State, Community Leaders To Bring Clean Drinking Water to South Shore</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2227</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials from the cities of South Shore, Kentucky, and Portsmouth, Ohio, to officially break ground o</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:00:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2227</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Eastern Light Distilling To Break Ground on New $143.7 Million Distillery in Morehead Creating 50 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2226</link><description>Project in Rowan County supported by state site and building development funding</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:50:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2226</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Kentucky State Parks</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2225</link><description>Event highlights 100 years of parks providing tourist opportunities, economic development, job creation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:47:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2225</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Thermo Fisher Scientific To Invest Nearly $48 Million, Create 69 Kentucky Jobs With New Facility in Covington</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2224</link><description>Project expands lab operations, eventually creating 250 jobs across two facilities</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:48:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2224</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $2.4 Million Approved To Develop Sites and Buildings, Supporting Job Growth in Adair and Boone Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2223</link><description>Projects are part of Round 2 of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2223</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Brewco Marketing Group To Create 18 Full-Time Jobs With $1.26 Million Expansion in Muhlenberg County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2222</link><description>Central City-based marketing agency to increase mobile marketing vehicle production</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:00:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2222</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $31.5 Million in Federal, State Funding To Revitalize Downtown Mayfield Following 2021 Tornadoes</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2221</link><description>​​​​​​​$25 million federal RAISE grant will support efforts to rebuild city</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:34:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2221</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $2.9 Million for 4 Projects in Western Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2220</link><description>Initiatives will support workforce training and public infrastructure</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:01:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2220</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: JQOL Global To Create 113 Kentucky Jobs, Invest $6.4 Million With New Operation in Louisville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2219</link><description>Indiana-based engineering company was founded in 2019</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:30:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2219</guid></item><item><title>First Lady Cuts Ribbon on $300,000 Erlanger Library Renovation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2218</link><description>Mrs. Beshear also celebrates statewide coverage for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:02:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2218</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $1 Billion in Federal Funds Coming To Support High-Speed Internet Expansion in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2217</link><description>State’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program proposal receives federal approval</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:21:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2217</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2216</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:02:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2216</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2215</link><description>The Governor provided an update on funding to improve communities; recovery efforts after recent storms; and progress during his second term</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:41:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2215</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $8.5 Million for 12 Projects To Improve Communities Across Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2214</link><description>Projects will build or update community buildings, supporting health and safety</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:47:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2214</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those Impacted by April 2 Severe Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2213</link><description>Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that the state will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in 11</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:21:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2213</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Continues To Move State Forward in Second Term</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2212</link><description>Announcements aid job growth, combat addiction, speed natural disaster recovery, boost tourism</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:05:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2212</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Congratulates Molina Healthcare and Jefferson County Public Schools on Land Donation for New Middle School in West Louisville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2211</link><description>Permanent home for Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School, health and community center planned</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:40:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2211</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2210</link><description>The Governor and Lt. Governor updated Kentuckians on 2023 overdose fatalities, economic development, progress in Eastern Kentucky and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:30:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2210</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $74 Million Coming to Kentucky To Clean Up Historic Mine Sites; $29 Million for Job Creation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2209</link><description>Funding comes from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization grant program</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:01:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2209</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Eastern Kentucky Disaster Recovery Aid Helping Address Housing Needs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2208</link><description>First occupants preparing to move to high ground communities</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:51:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2208</guid></item><item><title>Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Now Available in Every Kentucky Community</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2206</link><description>Kenton County completes statewide expansion of popular book-gifting program for children 5 and under</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:07:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2206</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Pikeville Certified as 29th Kentucky Trail Town</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2205</link><description>Certification highlights outdoor recreation in Pike County, surrounding areas</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:36:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2205</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, First Lady To Celebrate 100 Years of Kentucky State Parks in Fall 2024 Team Kentucky Gallery</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2204</link><description>Kentuckians encouraged to submit photography and artwork for consideration by June 26 for next rotation in Capitol exhibit</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:30:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2204</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents 2024 Governor’s Ambassador Awards</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2203</link><description>State employees receive awards for public service</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:06:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2203</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Local Leaders To Celebrate Target Store Coming to Frankfort; $150 Million Project Expected to Support Over 1,000 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2202</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined Frankfort Mayor Layne Wilkerson, Franklin County Judge/Executive Michael Mueller and others to celebrate a T</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:38:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2202</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Record $223 Million To Build 953 Rental Homes in Communities Impacted by 2021 Tornadoes</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2201</link><description>Projects will support tornado recovery and economic development efforts</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:58:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2201</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2200</link><description>The Governor provided an update on Kentucky's record-breaking tourism impact, economic development and recent severe weather</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 20:24:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2200</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Tourism Industry Achieves Historic Success With Record Year for 2023 in Economic Impact</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2199</link><description>Kentucky Tourism generated $13.8 billion in economic impact, 95,222 jobs in 2023, making it best ever year for Kentucky Tourism</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 17:05:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2199</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: United States Playing Card Co. To  Expand Boone County Operation, Creating 10 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2197</link><description>Playing card manufacturer and distributor has operated in Kentucky since 2008</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 15:13:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2197</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Hydro Aluminum To Expand Manufacturing Operation in Henderson With $85 Million Investment, Creating 31 Quality Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2196</link><description>Company previously invested $15 million at Henderson facility in July 2022</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 14:50:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2196</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $5.7 Million in State Funding Awarded To Support Site and Building Development in 5 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2198</link><description>Projects are part of Round 2 of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 14:31:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2198</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Over $635,000 in Funding to Ohio County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2195</link><description>Funds are helping develop an industrial site and improve outdoor spaces</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 18:54:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2195</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Updates Kentuckians on State’s Response to Strong Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2194</link><description>Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing response to strong storms that moved through the commonwealth yesterday.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 16:58:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2194</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2193</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 20:52:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2193</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2192</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 18:56:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2192</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky To Help Feed 450,000 School-Age Children in Need This Summer</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2191</link><description>Eligible students will receive one-time federally funded food benefit of $120</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 17:31:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2191</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2190</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on economic development; Juneteenth as an Executive Branch holiday; a federal disaster</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 20:46:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2190</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $13.2 Million To Improve Clean Water Infrastructure</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2189</link><description>Funding will go to 10 projects to bolster water and sewer infrastructure statewide</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 20:25:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2189</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares Juneteenth a State Executive Branch Holiday</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2188</link><description>Governor also expands protections in state hiring and employment to include natural hairstyles</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 20:00:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2188</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces More Awards as State Builds Out Electric Vehicle Charging Network</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2187</link><description>Private developers will design, build, operate and maintain 42 ‘fast chargers’ for public use</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 18:20:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2187</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Counterdrug Program Supported Seizure of 265,170 Fentanyl Pills Last Year, Saving Kentuckians from Overdose</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2186</link><description>Governor signs fiscal year 2025 Counterdrug State’s Plan to continue work</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 18:01:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2186</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Rip Technologies Investing $4.3 Million in Mt. Sterling Facility, Creating 46 New Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2185</link><description>Company owns several Amazon-focused e-commerce brands</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 16:59:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2185</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for Kentucky Following April Tornadoes</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2184</link><description>Federal funding available to affected individuals in Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, Oldham, Union and W</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 22:06:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2184</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Honors Childhood Cancer Survivors, Celebrates Record $14 Million State Budget Allocation for Research</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2183</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced three proclamations recognizing childhood brain cancer survivors and bereaved families and celebrated tha</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 18:22:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2183</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Flottweg Separation Technology Celebrates Grand Opening of $1.75 Million Warehouse Expansion in Boone County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2182</link><description>Project announced in May 2022 created 12 high-wage Kentucky jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 15:27:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2182</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $1.6 Million in State Funding Approved To Support Workforce Development of Nearly 5,000 Kentuckians</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2181</link><description>Bluegrass State Skills Corp. continues to support and develop Kentucky’s workforce</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 13:20:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2181</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2180</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 19:28:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2180</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: SRC of Lexington To Expand With New Facility in Fayette County, Investing $15.3 Million and Creating 60 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2179</link><description>New location to help company meet growing customer and industry demand</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 18:04:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2179</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2178</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 21:05:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2178</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Dedicates 10 New Homes for Tornado Survivors in Mayfield</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2177</link><description>The Governor joined local officials and nonprofit leaders to dedicate 10 new homes for tornado survivors in Mayfield</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 17:31:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2177</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky and Ohio Secure Federal Approval To Move Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project Forward</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2176</link><description>Federal Highway Administration concludes environmental review</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 12:16:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2176</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2175</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development; the new ECTC BlueOval SK Training Center; recent inclement weather; and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 20:13:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2175</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky No. 2 in South Central Region for 2024 National Economic Development Rankings</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2174</link><description>Commonwealth ranks No. 8 nationally in Site Selection’s 2024 Prosperity Cup</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 16:35:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2174</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Helps Cut Ribbon on New Jobs Training Center for BlueOval SK Battery Park</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2173</link><description>Battery park expected to create 5,000 jobs; 700-plus Kentucky workers already hired</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 16:39:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2173</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Asks Kentuckians To Prepare for Severe Weather</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2172</link><description>Storms that can produce large hail, strong winds and tornadoes expected Tuesday into Thursday</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 16:12:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2172</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Firefighters</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2171</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, May 5, in honor of a fallen firefighters</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 01:15:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2171</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2170</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development; Small Business Week; a new recycling center in Paris; Mental Health Awareness Month</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 19:02:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2170</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Congratulates Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, on 2024 CiCi Award From Trade &amp; Industry Development Magazine</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2169</link><description>Company recognized for Corporate Investment in Georgetown</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 13:39:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2169</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Proclaims April 29–May 3 Ansel Williamson Week in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2168</link><description>Churchill Downs creates Ansel Williamson Award; Contributions of Black horsemen to Thoroughbred racing recognized ahead of Kentucky Derby</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 15:23:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2168</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Paris Community To Break Ground on $2 Million Recycling Center</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2167</link><description>Project received grant from state; center will be moved away from residential areas</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:37:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2167</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nearly $2.6 Million Approved for Projects To Develop Sites and Buildings Across 3 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2166</link><description>To date, $21.8 million in state support approved in Round 2 of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:03:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2166</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: KOI Superior Walls Locating New Manufacturing Facility in Boone County Creating 73 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2165</link><description>Company makes precast concrete walls for commercial and residential construction</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:45:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2165</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: EPC-Columbia to Expand in Marion County With $3.6 Million Investment, Creating 21 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2164</link><description>Plastic injection molding manufacturer currently employs over 400 Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:31:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2164</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Epic Flight Academy Cuts Ribbon on New Aircraft Mechanic School at CVG Airport</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2163</link><description>Project broke ground in April 2023</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:50:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2163</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Taking Economic Development Trip To Boost Job Growth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2162</link><description>Kentucky group to meet with existing, prospective companies in Germany, Switzerland</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:00:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2162</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Winchester Police Officer</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2161</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, April 20, in honor of a Winchester police sergeant</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:49:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2161</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2160</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development; Second Chance Month; funding for affordable housing; medical cannabis; and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:42:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2160</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: New $4.6 Million Elliott County Facility Brings Together Emergency, 911 and Fire Department Operations</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2159</link><description>Other projects nearing completion include food pantry and water improvements</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:13:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2159</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: New Website Links Kentuckians to Second-Chance Job, Education and Recovery Resources</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2158</link><description>Secondchance.ky.gov launched during Second Chance Month</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:04:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2158</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Transportation Leaders, Local Officials Cut Ribbon on New I-65/KY 222 Interchange Near Glendale</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2157</link><description>Project provides needed improvements for access to BlueOval SK site</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:44:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2157</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2156</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, recent awards to KDVA, Derby-related art, actions on legislation and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:05:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2156</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Unveils 2024 Governor’s Derby Celebration Poster</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2155</link><description>Governor’s poster celebrates 150th Kentucky Derby, honors Black jockeys</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:40:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2155</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Washington Penn Plastic Co. To Celebrate Start of Construction on $104 Million Winchester Facility, Creating 88 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2154</link><description>Company is a leading provider of compounds for major industrial markets</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:32:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2154</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Gracious Living KY To Expand Butler County Operations With Nearly $9.8 Million Investment Creating 50 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2152</link><description>Headquarters expansion will allow company to manufacture patio furniture and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:26:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2152</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Community To Celebrate New Homes at Wayland High-Ground Site</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2153</link><description>11 families expected to move in this June</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:58:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2153</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2151</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 21:02:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2151</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Pulaski County EMT</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2150</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, April 6, in honor of a Pulaski County EMT</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:09:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2150</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2149</link><description>The Governor provided an updated on recovery efforts after severe weather, economic development, action on recent bills, and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:40:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2149</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, State Officials Provide Update on Response to Severe Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2148</link><description>Governor to visit Jefferson, Oldham, Fayette, Jessamine counties on Wednesday</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:48:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2148</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2147</link><description>This afternoon, after declaring a state of emergency as severe storms continue to sweep through the commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear provided</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:40:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2147</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2146</link><description>Governor activates price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:53:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2146</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Pikeville Firefighter</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2145</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, March 30, in honor of a Pikeville firefighter</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 01:52:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2145</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2144</link><description>The Governor updated Kentuckians on economic development, funding from the Disaster Recovery Program, high-ground communities and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:31:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2144</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins FEAM Aero for Grand Opening of $45 Million Expansion at CVG Airport Creating 250 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2143</link><description>Company’s new three-bay hangar grew from original $40.2 million project announced in 2022</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:50:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2143</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: SCS-2 Announces New $63 Million Distribution and Transfer Facility in Bowling Green</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2142</link><description>Project builds on $27 million investment announced in July 2023</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:34:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2142</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $2.3 Million Approved To Support Site and Building Development Projects Across Breckinridge and Pike Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2140</link><description>Projects are latest in Round 2 of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:45:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2140</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Applications Opening April 1 for $297 Million To Meet Housing and Infrastructure Needs Following 2022 Floods</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2141</link><description>Funds available to help communities recover from 2022 floods</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:39:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2141</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Bespoken Spirits Celebrates Grand Opening of New Corporate Headquarters in Lexington, $3.2 Million Project Creating 16 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2139</link><description>Distilled spirits distributor relocated headquarters from San Francisco</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:00:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2139</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Named States’ Co-Chair of Delta Regional Authority</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2138</link><description>The Delta Regional Authority has announced Gov. Beshear as its 2024 States’ Co-Chair</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:17:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2138</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces 5 Planned Economic Development Projects in 5 Days That Could Bring Thousands of Jobs, Billions in Investments to Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2137</link><description>Projects possible with up to $961 million in federal funding, companies betting on Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:22:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2137</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2136</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:01:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2136</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, First Lady To Host ‘Easter at the Capitol’ Saturday</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2135</link><description>Easter egg hunt, food trucks, the Easter Bunny and more – all are invited!</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:12:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2135</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman: New Inductees Added to State Capitol’s Kentucky Women Remembered Exhibit for the First Time in 10 Years</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2134</link><description>Kentucky Commission on Women event celebrates Women’s History Month</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:25:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2134</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2133</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on a federal grant to build a pumped storage hydropower facility in Bell County; economic devel</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:12:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2133</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces New Leadership at Justice and Public Safety Cabinet</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2132</link><description>Priorities focus on creating safer communities, protecting law enforcement, reducing recidivism and expanding youth rehabilitation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:03:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2132</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $81 Million Federal Grant To Help Build $1.3 Billion Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Hydropower Facility in Bell County, Creating 1,530 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2131</link><description>Former coal mine site will deliver enough clean energy to power about 67,000 homes annually</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:20:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2131</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Vista Metals To Invest $60 Million in Aluminum Casting Facility in Bowling Green, Creating Over 50 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2130</link><description>Company creating high-wage jobs in Warren County to supply aerospace industry</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:41:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2130</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: New Build-Ready Location in Adair County Adds to Kentucky’s Site Development Initiatives</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2129</link><description>Green River Commerce Park joins growing list of Build-Ready locations across the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:44:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2129</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Monday in Honor of Elliott County Firefighter</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2128</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Monday, March 18, in honor of an Elliott County firefighter</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:52:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2128</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Elliott County EMT</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2127</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, March 16, in honor of an Elliott County EMT</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:52:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2127</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 32 Communities Selected for More Than $3.9 Million To Improve Parks, Outdoor Spaces Across Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2126</link><description>Funds will help communities expand recreation spaces, enhance accessibility for all Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:45:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2126</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Following Tornado, Severe Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2125</link><description>Governor activates price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:25:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2125</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Urges Kentuckians to Stay Weather Aware As Storms Impact Commonwealth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2124</link><description>Tornado reported in Gallatin and Trimble counties, more storms on the way</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:14:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2124</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2123</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development, medical cannabis, recent bill signings, the 988 crisis line and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:03:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2123</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear To Host 56th Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2122</link><description>Event will feature basketball players Dominique Hawkins and Peyton Siva</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:20:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2122</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2121</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:16:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2121</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2119</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development accolades, the anniversary of Kentucky's first COVID-19 case and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:14:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2119</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Leaders at Goose Creek To Break Ground on $5 Million Expansion Creating 160 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2120</link><description>Project will help company meet rapidly growing customer and retailer demand</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:10:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2120</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear To Mark 4th Anniversary of COVID-19 in Kentucky and Dedicate ‘A Day of Compassion’ in the Commonwealth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2118</link><description>Tomorrow, Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack will join state and local officials, along with several Kentucky families to mark the fourt</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:44:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2118</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Vetoes Bill That Would Make It Harder for Families To Access Affordable Housing</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2117</link><description>Bill would let landlords refuse to rent housing based on a person’s source of income</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:35:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2117</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear To Participate in Reenactment of ‘March on Frankfort’ Tuesday</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2116</link><description>March commemorates 60th anniversary of event that included prominent civil rights activists</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:59:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2116</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, First Lady Britainy Beshear and Lt. Gov Coleman Celebrate Read Across America Week</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2115</link><description>Today, on Dr. Seuss’ birthday and National Read Across America Day, Gov. Andy Beshear, First Lady Britany Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Co</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 17:43:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2115</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Visits Western Kentucky To Dedicate 8 New Homes for Tornado Survivors and Present $21 Million for High-Speed Internet, Economic Development</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2114</link><description>Funds will connect more than 3,500 homes, businesses to high-speed internet in Daviess, Henderson counties</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:59:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2114</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Ranks 3rd Nationally in Economic Projects Per Capita, 1st in South Central Region for 2023 Governor’s Cup</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2113</link><description>Several communities place in top Metropolitan, Micropolitan lists</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:51:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2113</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2112</link><description>Today's Update included news on economic development, Kentucky Main Street program investments, public health, and upcoming events</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:25:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2112</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Modular Housing Manufacturer MMY US To Celebrate $6.1 Million West Louisville Facility Creating 73 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2111</link><description>Company to offer an average wage of $30 per hour</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:00:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2111</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Receiving More Than $74 Million in Federal Funds To Create Good-Paying Jobs Through Clean-up of Historic Mine Sites</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2110</link><description>Department of the Interior Acting Deputy Secretary Daniel-Davis visits the commonwealth to make the announcement</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:54:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2110</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Main Street Communities Report $61.4 Million Investment, 649 New Jobs and 126 New Businesses in 2023</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2109</link><description>Main Street investments include $5.6 million in budget and grant contributions, $23.1 million in private investments and $32.7 million in pu</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:00:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2109</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $15 Million in State Funding Awarded To Support Job Growth, Site and Building Development in 13 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2108</link><description>Projects are part of Round 2 of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:00:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2108</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Exports Break All-Time Record in 2023, Topping $40 Billion in Products Shipped Globally</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2107</link><description>Aerospace products and parts remains top export, Canada the No. 1 destination</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:31:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2107</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Shady Rays for Celebration of Newly Expanded Corporate Headquarters in Simpsonville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2106</link><description>Company’s new 75,000-square-foot facility will help meet growing customer demand</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:13:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2106</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Urges Vigilance Ahead of Severe Weather</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2105</link><description>Waves of storms overnight expected to bring high winds, hail and possible tornadoes</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:39:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2105</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Eastern Kentucky High-Ground Communities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2104</link><description>Governor also awarded over $8.6 million to increase access to clean water, improve Jenkins City Hall and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:44:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2104</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: ‘Collaborative Blueprint’ Builds on Kentucky’s Record Economic Momentum</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2103</link><description>Blueprint for economic developers brings together statewide partners to position commonwealth for further growth in the years ahead</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:18:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2103</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2102</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 22:13:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2102</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Officials Break Ground on First EV Charging Station in Southeastern US Supported by Federal Program</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2101</link><description>Four fast chargers coming to Circle K in Richmond; second round of funds announced to expand EV network</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 20:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2101</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2100</link><description>Update includes economic development; the KY National Guard; grants to support veterans; free GED testing; and a record year for KY Lottery.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:09:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2100</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $1.5 Million Approved Statewide To Support Training for More Than 6,500 Kentucky Workers</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2099</link><description>Kentucky companies continue to invest in state’s current and future workforce</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:42:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2099</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Bosch Berries To Locate New Agri-Business in Pulaski County With $49.5 Million Investment Creating 28 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2098</link><description>Project will be company’s first operation in the United States</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:56:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2098</guid></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Host ‘Team Kentucky Saves Lives’ Blood Drive</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2097</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear donated blood in the State Capitol Rotunda to help address the national emergency b</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:17:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2097</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2096</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:42:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2096</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: New Build-Ready Site in Jackson County Adds to State’s Growing Commitment to Site Development</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2092</link><description>Build-Ready program sees its first brownfield site designation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:49:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2092</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2095</link><description>Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear provided an update on economic development; opportunities to donate blood; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:19:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2095</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Bakery Express Midwest To Break Ground on $20 Million Boone County Location, Creating 225 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2087</link><description>Northern Kentucky location to serve the commonwealth and surrounding states</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:35:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2087</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $250,000 Grant Awarded to Knox County To Further Site and Building Development</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2094</link><description>Funding will cover due diligence work as community seeks to establish new industrial park</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:30:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2094</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nearly $500,000 in Grants Awarded to 4 Kentucky Companies To Support Continued Tech Growth, High-Wage Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2093</link><description>SBIR-STTR program helps support technology development in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:15:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2093</guid></item><item><title>First Lady Britainy Beshear Invites Kentuckians To Shop &amp; Share</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2091</link><description>While stocking up for Super Bowl parties at select grocery stores, Kentuckians can purchase items to support domestic violence survivors</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:18:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2091</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Toyota Increasing Investment to $1.3 Billion for Kentucky Battery Electric Vehicle Production</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2090</link><description>Leadership reinforces commitment at company’s largest manufacturing operation in Georgetown, significantly increases scope of project announ</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:33:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2090</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Kicks Off 100th Anniversary of Kentucky State Parks, Calls for New Investments To Celebrate Centennial Year</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2089</link><description>Governor’s 2-year budget proposal calls for significant investments in state parks</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:12:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2089</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins North American Stainless To Celebrate $244 Million Carroll County Expansion Creating 70 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2088</link><description>Announced in January 2023, project is metal fabricator’s 13th expansion since 1990</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:52:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2088</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Andy Beshear Announces Next Step Toward Completing Mountain Parkway Expansion</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2086</link><description>13-mile project segment will connect Salyersville to Prestonsburg</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:22:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2086</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nearly $2 Million in State Funding Awarded for Site Development Project in Campbell County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2085</link><description>Project is 1st approval in Round 2 of Kentucky Product Development Initiative</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:53:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2085</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Tyson Foods for Grand Opening of $355 Million Facility in Bowling Green, Creating Nearly 450 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2084</link><description>State-of-the-art facility will produce bacon for Jimmy Dean and Wright Brand labels</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:29:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2084</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Belmark To Locate New Manufacturing Operation in Allen County With Nearly $99 Million Investment Creating 159 High-Wage Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2083</link><description>New flexible packaging plant will be the company’s first facility in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:32:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2083</guid></item><item><title>PC3 Health Expanding Jefferson County Operations With $2.5 Million Investment, Creating 21 High-Wage Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2082</link><description>Startup health care services company to relocate to office in Jeffersontown</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:02:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2082</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Nearly $6.8 Million in Funds to Laurel County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2081</link><description>Funding promotes road resurfacing, high-speed internet, economic development and cleaner water</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:18:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2081</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Celebrates $1.4 Million in Funds to LaRue County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2080</link><description>Funding promotes industrial expansion, improving water and road infrastructure</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:59:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2080</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2078</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:58:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2078</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Urges Caution As State Confirms 5 Kentuckians Lost to Winter Storms This Week</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2079</link><description>​​​​​​​Governor declared a state of emergency Sunday</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:57:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2079</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2077</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development; upcoming inclement winter weather; his recommended highway plan; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:10:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2077</guid></item><item><title>Governor’s 2024 Recommended Highway Plan Outlines 6-Year Proposal To Maintain Roads and Bridges, Advance Priority Projects</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2076</link><description>Funding supports safe upkeep of infrastructure and regional transportation improvements</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:54:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2076</guid></item><item><title>Staghorn Opens New Independent Distillery in Garrard County With $250 Million Investment, Creating 60 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2075</link><description>Project is first commercial distillery in formerly dry county since 1800s</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:35:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2075</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Funeral Services for J. Michael Brown To Be Held at the State Capitol Rotunda Saturday, Jan. 20</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2074</link><description>Flags at state office building will be lowered to half-staff Saturday</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:42:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2074</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Updates Kentuckians on State’s Response to Winter Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2073</link><description>Governor declared a state of emergency Sunday, activated price gouging laws</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:26:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2073</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Due to Winter Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2072</link><description>Governor activates price gouging laws</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 01:40:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2072</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Issues Statement on the Passing of J. Michael Brown</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2071</link><description>J. Michael Brown served as secretary of Gov. Beshear's executive cabinet</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:30:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2071</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Application Period Open for $27 Million in Grants for Job Creation in Eastern Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2070</link><description>Deadline to apply is April 8, 2024</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:36:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2070</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2069</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:29:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2069</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2068</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by First Lady Britainy Beshear to provide an update on higher education enrollment; strong General Fund</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:05:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2068</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency for City of Fleming-Neon</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2067</link><description>Limited rainfall in 2023 has left city without sufficient water</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:31:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2067</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins WPT Nonwovens To Cut Ribbon on New $19.5 Million Manufacturing Center in Ohio County, Creating 35 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2066</link><description>State-of-the-art facility is company’s third in Ohio County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:30:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2066</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2065</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:22:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2065</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides First Team Kentucky Update of 2024</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2064</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development; medical cannabis; Eastern Kentucky high-ground communities; kynect; and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:57:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2064</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Crown Verity To Expand Manufacturing Operations in Bowling Green With $9.7 Million Investment Creating 73 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2063</link><description>Canadian grill and cookware maker to consolidate majority of company fabrication operations to new, expanded facility</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:57:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2063</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: State of the Commonwealth Is Stronger Than It Has Ever Been</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2062</link><description>Working together is how we continue to move the state forward</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:12:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2062</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2061</link><description>The Governor provided an update on economic development; tourism; health care access for community and technical college students; and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 22:21:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2061</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Site and Building Development Projects in 45 Counties Move Ahead in Round 2 of Kentucky Product Development Initiative</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2060</link><description>Over $68 million in funding available for projects statewide</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:42:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2060</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $4.8 Million Bourbon-Related Tourism Development Project Coming to Fayette County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2059</link><description>$4.8 million investment to create 11 full-time jobs for Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:16:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2059</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Sandra Day O’Connor</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2058</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, Dec. 19, in honor of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 01:56:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2058</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s Forward, Together Budget Provides Largest Pay Increase for Teachers in 40 Years, Fully Funds Pre-K, Supports Child Care</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2057</link><description>Plan aims to address the concerns Kentucky families worry most about</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 01:02:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2057</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Issues Statement Regarding Lieutenant Governor</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2056</link><description>Statement by Gov. Beshear regarding medical procedure undergone by Lt. Gov. Coleman</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:34:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2056</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides First Team Kentucky Update of Second Term</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2055</link><description>The Governor provided updates on economic development, job opportunities for Kentuckians, his record-breaking 1st term, EV charging and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:33:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2055</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Gov. Julian Carroll</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2054</link><description>Carroll will lie in state at Kentucky State Capitol on Friday, Dec. 15</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 23:05:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2054</guid></item><item><title>Official Inaugural Remarks from Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2053</link><description>The theme of the 62nd Inauguration is Forward, Together</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:07:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2053</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Wraps Up Record-Breaking First Term</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2052</link><description>Governor pledges to continue to set politics aside, lead by example and keep working hard to move the state forward</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:32:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2052</guid></item><item><title>Beshears Announce ‘Forward, Together’ Children’s Inauguration Poster Contest Winners</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2051</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear announced the five winners of the children’s inauguration poster contest that celeb</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:58:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2051</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Previews ‘Forward, Together’ Inauguration Day Celebrations</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2050</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear are reminding Kentuckians that the “Forward, Together” 62nd Inauguration Day is tom</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:04:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2050</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Helps Dedicate 10 New Homes for Tornado Survivors in Mayfield and Dawson Springs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2049</link><description>As the commonwealth approaches the two-year anniversary of the devastating tornadoes of December 2021 in Western Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:00:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2049</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Annual Frankfort Christmas Parade and State Christmas Tree Lighting Rescheduled Due To Inclement Weather</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2048</link><description>All Kentucky families invited for fun activities, food trucks and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:34:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2048</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $160 Million in New Business Investment, Creating 740 Full-Time Jobs for Kentuckians</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2047</link><description>Team Kentucky Update highlights inaugural events, an update on sports betting and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:14:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2047</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 8 Counties Awarded Nearly $5 Million to Support Build-Ready Site Development, Job Growth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2046</link><description>Round 1 of funding provides over $31 million in statewide support</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:26:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2046</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: IT Firm Optomi To Locate in Wayne County With $3 Million Investment, Creating 200 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2045</link><description>Project is largest job-creation investment in Wayne County in 13 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:05:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2045</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2044</link><description>Flags at state office buildings will fly at half-staff on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 02:35:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2044</guid></item><item><title>Beshears: Free Parking and Shuttle Services Available for ‘Forward, Together’ Inauguration Festivities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2043</link><description>Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear today announced that Kentuckians attending the Forward, Together 62nd inauguration celebra</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:40:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2043</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, First Lady Invite Photographers to Contribute to Team Kentucky Gallery</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2042</link><description>Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invite Kentuckians to lend their creative talents to the Team Kentucky Gallery, which is l</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:27:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2042</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2041</link><description>Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by First Lady Britainy Beshear to provide an update on economic development, inaugural events and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:54:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2041</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, First Lady, Santa To Light State Christmas Tree After 75th Annual Frankfort Christmas Parade</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2039</link><description>All Kentucky families invited for fun activities, food trucks and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:35:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2039</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear and First Lady Announce Details on Inaugural Worship Service</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2040</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear announced details on the inaugural worship service, where leaders from different fa</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:19:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2040</guid></item><item><title>Beshears: Health Care Workers, Public School Educators Named Grand Marshals of ‘Forward, Together’ Inauguration Parade</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2038</link><description>Inauguration chair, co-chairs and honorary co-chairs announced</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:19:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2038</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Wednesday in Honor of Kentucky Soldier Who Died in World War II</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2037</link><description>Gov. Beshear has ordered flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff Wednesday, Nov. 29, in honor of a Kentucky soldier killed in WWII</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:21:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2037</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Following Train Derailment in Rockcastle County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2036</link><description>The Governor has declared a state of emergency following a multiple-car train derailment that occurred in Rockcastle County this afternoon</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 02:05:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2036</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday, Nov. 25</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2035</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, Nov. 25, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:33:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2035</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday, Nov. 25</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2034</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, Nov. 25, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:31:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2034</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Rosalynn Carter</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2033</link><description>Gov. Beshear has directed flags at all state office buildings lowered to half-staff in honor of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Nov. 25-29</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:25:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2033</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Thanks Firefighters as Wildfire Threat Subsides</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2032</link><description>No active wildfires reported today</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:31:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2032</guid></item><item><title>Beshears Issue ‘Forward, Together’ Inauguration Day Schedule</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2031</link><description>Poster contest announced last week for school-age children</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:32:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2031</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: New Build-Ready Location in Rowan County Adds to Site Development Initiatives</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2030</link><description>John Will Stacy MMRC Regional Industrial Park joins growing list of Build-Ready locations across the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:00:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2030</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2029</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by First Lady Britainy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman to provide an update on economic developm</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:04:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2029</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Apply Now To Help Build a Better Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2028</link><description>Apply for positions in the Beshear/Coleman administration at jointeamky.ky.gov</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:53:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2028</guid></item><item><title>Beshears Invite Children To Take Part in ‘Forward, Together’ Inauguration Poster Contest</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2027</link><description>Deadline to enter is Dec. 5; 62nd Inauguration details released</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:38:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2027</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Awards More Than $2.2 Million To Fight Domestic Violence</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2026</link><description>Kentucky leads the nation with statewide domestic violence data project</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:45:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2026</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Contracts for Major Transportation Projects in Eastern Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2025</link><description>Includes access road to Skyview high-ground community in Perry County, final section of new U.S. 460 in Pike County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:16:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2025</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Oldham County Firefighter</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2024</link><description>Gov. Beshear has ordered flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff Monday, Nov. 20, in honor of Ballardsville Fire Dept. firefighter.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:02:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2024</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Thursday in Honor of Kentucky Soldier Who Died in World War II</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2023</link><description>Gov. Beshear has ordered flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff Thursday, Nov. 16, in honor of U.S. Army Pfc. Charles W. Wells.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:18:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2023</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins UPS Supply Chain Solutions Leadership To Cut Ribbon on Velocity Facility in Shepherdsville, Creating 500 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2022</link><description>New $79 million operation creating 500 jobs in Bullitt County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:30:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2022</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins V-Soft Consulting for Grand Opening of Information Technology Firm’s New Louisville Headquarters</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2021</link><description>Company currently employs 75 Kentuckians within Louisville market</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:00:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2021</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Wildfires</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2020</link><description>Governor announced death of Oldham County firefighter who suffered medical emergency while fighting wildfires</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:41:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2020</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency To Fight Wildfires</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2019</link><description>Governor has activated protections against price gouging</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:40:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2019</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 153 Homes Partially Funded by Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund Complete or Under Construction</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2018</link><description>Halfway point reached in goal to build or significantly repair 300 homes</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:35:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2018</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Record $47.7 Million Received From Appalachian Regional Commission Program To Support Economic Opportunity, Job Training</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2017</link><description>Fiscal year 2023 funds from ARC’s Area Development Program set new record</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:40:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2017</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 2023 Tourism Development Projects Break All-Time Record With 9 New Projects, $301.2 Million Invested</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2016</link><description>Approved projects expected to create 628 jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:46:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2016</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s Senior Advisor Rocky Adkins Presents $8.4 Million to Benefit Montgomery, Bath and Rowan Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2015</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear’s senior advisor, Rocky Adkins, presented more than $8.4 million to benefit Montgomery, Bath and Rowan counties</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:04:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2015</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Letcher County Firefighter</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2014</link><description>Gov. Beshear has ordered flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff Saturday, Nov. 4, in honor of Whitesburg Assistant Fire Chief.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:06:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2014</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: NEO Industries To Expand Manufacturing Operation in Beaver Dam With $12.4 Million Investment Creating 20 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2013</link><description>Increased manufacturing capabilities will help company serve state’s booming electric vehicle battery sector</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:47:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2013</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Early Voting is Open for Kentuckians Now Through Saturday</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2012</link><description>Kentuckians can visit GoVote.ky.gov for locations and hours of no excuse, in-person voting</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:58:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2012</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Leslie County Firefighter</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2011</link><description>Gov. Beshear has ordered flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff Friday, Nov. 3, in honor of a Leslie County firefighter.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:02:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2011</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $15.2 Million in Funding Approved for Projects Statewide To Support Training of More Than 15,500 Workers</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2010</link><description>BlueOval SK approved for up to $10 million in state support for workforce training at Glendale</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:45:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2010</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s Senior Advisor Rocky Adkins Presents $12.3 Million to Benefit Clark, Powell and Wolfe Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2009</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear’s senior advisor, Rocky Adkins, presented more than $12.3 million to benefit Clark, Powell and Wolfe counties. He a</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:44:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2009</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Andy Beshear: kynect Enrollment Begins Nov. 1 for 2024 Health, Dental Benefits</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2008</link><description>Visit kynect.ky.gov to sign up for coverage, enroll Nov. 1, 2023, through Jan. 16, 2024</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:40:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2008</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Brothers Wright Distilling To Produce Coal Mine-Aged Bourbon in Pike County, Creating 28 Full-Time Jobs With Nearly $38 Million Investment</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2007</link><description>Distillery to use over-100-year-old underground mine for bourbon aging</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:04:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2007</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Congratulates United Auto Workers, Ford Leaders on Plans To Bring New EV Product to Louisville Assembly Plant</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2006</link><description>New investments are planned at both the Louisville Assembly Plant and Kentucky Truck Plant</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:24:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2006</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s Senior Advisor Rocky Adkins Presents $3.9 Million To Benefit Perry, Breathitt and Johnson Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2005</link><description>Funding will expand heavy equipment training opportunities, improve water and sewer service, resurface roads and boost economic development</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:49:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2005</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Over $5 Million To Reconstruct 26 Mayfield Homes Damaged by Tornadoes</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2004</link><description>Governor also gives 5 Mayfield families keys to new homes, breaks ground on 2 homes in Dawson Springs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:00:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2004</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Company and Local Leaders To Cut Ribbon on $75 Million Racing, Gaming and Entertainment Center in Boyd County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2003</link><description>Sandy’s Racing &amp; Gaming hosts HHR and new sportsbook, quarter horse racetrack on the way</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:16:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2003</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Sixth and Seventh High-Ground Communities for Flood Survivors in Eastern Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2002</link><description>Governor says 115 homes will be built in Letcher County ‘Grand View’ neighborhood; 12 homes will be built in Floyd County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:48:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2002</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $4.3 Million in State Funding Awarded for Job Site Development That Supports Economic Growth in 13 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2001</link><description>Sites in 8 counties boost job creation and economic momentum across 13 counties</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:45:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2001</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Remembrance of Lewiston, Maine, Victims</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2000</link><description>The Governor has directed flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff until sunset on Monday, Oct. 30, in honor of Lewiston ME victims.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:29:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=2000</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Papa Johns Reinforces Commitment to Louisville, Welcoming 1Vision to Campus, Retention of 600-Plus Kentucky Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1999</link><description>Papa Johns to maintain ownership of corporate hub; 1Vision completes acquisition of Preferred Marketing Solutions</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:00:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1999</guid></item><item><title>Gov Beshear: Chism Machine and Gage To Expand Manufacturing  Operation in Pulaski County, Creating 10 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1998</link><description>$800,000 investment will allow for equipment upgrades, increased capacity</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:00:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1998</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $13.8 Million to Support Pedestrian Safety Projects in 14 Counties, Cities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1997</link><description>Projects promote healthy routines in safe, accessible surroundings</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:48:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1997</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Soldier Killed in World War II</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1996</link><description>Pfc. Henry Wade of Decatur, Kentucky , was killed in battle during World War II but his remains were not identified until May 2023</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:50:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1996</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $33.8 Million Tourism Development Project Coming to Simpson County, Creating 163 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1995</link><description>New entertainment complex to bring jobs and family-friendly entertainment</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:16:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1995</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s Senior Advisor Rocky Adkins Presents $1.5 Million To Help Establish New STEAM Career Center for Paintsville Independent Schools</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1994</link><description>Funds will help renovate old bank building in Paintsville into vocational learning space for middle and high school students</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:01:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1994</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Ranks No. 5 Nationally for Business and Infrastructure Investments</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1993</link><description>Industry publication Site Selection publishes the 2023 Global Groundwork Index</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:30:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1993</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $13.5 Million for Housing Disaster Recovery for Eastern and Western Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1992</link><description>Funds will rebuild single-family homes for homeowners, homebuyers</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:14:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1992</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s Senior Advisor Rocky Adkins Presents More Than $5.3 Million in Awards To Benefit Lawrence County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1991</link><description>Funds support clean water and tourism marketing</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:14:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1991</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nearly $250 Million Wagered Since Sports Betting Opened in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1990</link><description>Sports wagering off to a strong start</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:40:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1990</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Second Round of Awards To Build Statewide Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1989</link><description>Private developers will design, build, operate and maintain new ‘fast chargers’ for public use</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:42:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1989</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Margaritaville Executives Celebrate New Hotel Coming to Newport on the Levee, Creating 282 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1988</link><description>Property is expected to generate 187 full-time jobs, 95 part-time jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:00:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1988</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Highlights MultiTech Industries’ $3.6 Million Expansion of Franklin Facility, Creating 20 New Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1987</link><description>Company won Simpson County’s Industry of the Year Award in 2022</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:49:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1987</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents $12.5 Million To Benefit Northern Kentucky Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1986</link><description>Today, at the Opal Rooftop restaurant, Gov. Andy Beshear presented more than $8.6 million to expand high-speed internet access in Owen Count</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:29:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1986</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: State Donates Property To Support Emergency Management in Kenton County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1985</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced his administration will donate to the Kenton County Fiscal Court 4.515 acres at 4111 Madison Pike in Covi</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:13:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1985</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Plans To Construct Transparent Noise Barrier Pilot Project in Brent Spence Bridge Corridor in Covington</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1984</link><description>Move is another step forward in supporting the construction of the companion bridge</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:00:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1984</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Keeneland Announces Historic Expansion With New Paddock Building and Enhancements to Saddling Paddock</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1983</link><description>Project will add new guest experiences for racing, sales and year-round events while providing a safer and more spacious saddling area for h</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:28:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1983</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear and First Lady Join Advocates and Survivors To Proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1982</link><description>Governor announces $2.5 million federal grant to bolster sexual assault kit testing program</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:09:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1982</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Congratulates Western Kentucky Distilling Co. on  Grand Opening of New Distillery in Ohio County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1981</link><description>$30 million project announced in November 2022 will create 35 full-time jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:50:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1981</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Stellar Snacks Announce Largest Economic Development Project in West Louisville in Over 20 Years</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1980</link><description>Woman-owned pretzel manufacturer to create 350 jobs over 10 years with $137 million investment</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:20:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1980</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Local Leaders To Cut Ribbon on New U.S. Highway 641 in Southern Calloway County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1979</link><description>Final connections to existing roadway to be completed over next few weeks</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:49:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1979</guid></item><item><title>Whiskey House of Kentucky Cuts Ribbon on New $130 Million Elizabethtown Operation Creating 100 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1978</link><description>Company will produce more than 112,000 barrels annually</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:22:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1978</guid></item><item><title>Kenlake Foods To Expand Manufacturing Operation in Murray  With $24 Million Investment Creating 15 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1977</link><description>Kroger Co. subsidiary currently employs over 340 Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:22:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1977</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Response to Attacks in Israel</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1976</link><description>Flag at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Oct. 10-13 in honor of lives lost in attacks in Israel</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 23:50:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1976</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $4.2 Million in Awards To Benefit Ohio and McLean Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1975</link><description>Funds support road resurfacings, high-speed internet, cleaner water and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:39:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1975</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Nucor for Grand Opening of $1.7 Billion Steel Mill in Brandenburg</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1974</link><description>Project has created jobs for several hundred Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:30:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1974</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $6.8 Million To Benefit Daviess County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1973</link><description>Today, at the Daviess County Courthouse, Gov. Andy Beshear presented more than $6.8 million in funding to support tourism, economic develop</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:12:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1973</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $27.5 Billion in Investments Announced To Support Job Growth, Economic Development Across Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1972</link><description>Team Kentucky Update highlights good economic development news, transportation awards, an update on sports betting</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:11:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1972</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Initial Round of Awards To Build Statewide Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1971</link><description>Private developers will design, build, operate and maintain new ‘fast chargers’ for public use</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:18:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1971</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Highlights October as Manufacturing Month in Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1965</link><description>Industry remains key driver of commonwealth’s record economic momentum</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:28:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1965</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Toyota Boshoku America To Celebrate $225 Million Facility in Hopkinsville Creating 157 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1970</link><description>Facility is company’s first ‘smart plant’ using innovative technology to maximize manufacturing efficiency</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:32:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1970</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Ahlstrom To Cut Ribbon on New $68 Million Facility in Hopkins County Creating 50-Plus Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1969</link><description>Project announced in May 2021 to manufacture glass fiber</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:43:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1969</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Announce More Than $26 Million for Economic Revitalization in 9 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1968</link><description>Projects announced at SOAR Summit boost job training, infrastructure, clean water projects, accessibility, health care and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:09:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1968</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $9.5 Million in Awards To Benefit Adair County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1967</link><description>Governor joins state, local officials to break ground on natural gas lines that will support local business, Adair schools, new subdivision</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:14:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1967</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $130,000 To Benefit Clinton County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1966</link><description>Governor also joins state, local officials to celebrate construction to improve water service for Savage and Duvall Valley</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:37:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1966</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: ‘Better Kentucky’ Infrastructure Plan Supports Families and Boosts Economic Development</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1964</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear unveiled his “Better Kentucky” infrastructure plan that funds projects providing clean drinking water, high-speed i</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:57:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1964</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Sunday in Honor of Kentucky Soldier Who Died in World War II</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1963</link><description>Flags at state buildings will fly at half-staff on Sunday, Oct. 1, in honor of Kentucky soldier who died in Japanese POW camp</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:06:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1963</guid></item><item><title>Play Mart To Expand Manufacturing Operation in Somerset With $1.7 Million Investment Creating 10 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1962</link><description>Leader in recycled plastic play systems has operated in Kentucky for over 40 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:01:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1962</guid></item><item><title>Ascend Elements, SK ecoplant To Build $65.8 Million Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility in Hopkinsville, Creating 60 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1961</link><description>Operation will recycle approximately 56,000 electric vehicle batteries per year</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:45:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1961</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nearly $322,000 Awarded To Benefit Site and Building Development Projects in Daviess and Martin Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1960</link><description>Projects boost job creation and economic momentum for local communities</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:32:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1960</guid></item><item><title>Phillips Tank &amp; Structure To Locate First Kentucky Facility in Adair County With $2.76 Million Investment Creating 20 Full-Time Positions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1959</link><description>Contractor will share space with subsidiary Steel Valley Fabricators</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:15:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1959</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins GE Appliances for Opening of New Dishwasher Manufacturing Lines, Finalizing $450 Million Project</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1958</link><description>Investment announced in October 2021 creating over 1,000 new full-time jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:50:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1958</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project Moves Another Step Forward With Kenton County Property Agreement</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1957</link><description>County keeps parking while supporting economic development; state saves on construction costs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:19:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1957</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins State, Local Leaders To Break Ground on Pike County Millard Area Vocational Center</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1956</link><description>Gov. Beshear, legislators supported center with $14.6 million in state budget</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:42:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1956</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Awarded $400,000 From State Trade Expansion Program To Help Businesses Become Exporters</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1955</link><description>Eligible small businesses encouraged to apply for up to $10,000 in reimbursement funds</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:58:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1955</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Kentucky Soldier Killed During World War II</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1954</link><description>Flags at state buildings will fly at half-staff on Saturday, Sept. 23, in honor of Kentucky soldier killed in Battle of Troina</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:48:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1954</guid></item><item><title>Former Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones To Lie in State at Capitol</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1953</link><description>Gov. Beshear has ordered flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Jones</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:34:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1953</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1952</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on economic development; transportation funding for local streets and roads; new Recovery Ready</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:34:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1952</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Northern Kentucky Region, Perry and Woodford Counties Certified as Recovery Ready Communities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1951</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Northern Kentucky region, representing Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties, and Perry and</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:26:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1951</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Sports Wagering One Week Ahead of Mobile Launch</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1950</link><description>With first two weekends tallied, over $4.5 million wagered at sportsbooks in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:00:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1950</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: ‘Jobs on Day One’ Aims To Boost Workforce Participation, Create Safer Communities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1949</link><description>Members of Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council sign on as first partners</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:46:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1949</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $133.6 Million Margaritaville Resort Coming to Newport on the Levee, Creating 282 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1948</link><description>Resort to bring jobs, lodging and entertainment to Campbell County and Northern Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:18:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1948</guid></item><item><title>AATW To Build 9 Bourbon Rickhouses in Anderson County With $11.8 Million Investment, Creating 10 New Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1947</link><description>New rickhouses will be located off Bluegrass Parkway</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:04:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1947</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Brereton Jones</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1946</link><description>Former Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones dead at age 84</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:42:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1946</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $6 Million To Benefit Anderson County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1945</link><description>Funding supports transportation, a local park, tourism and high-speed internet</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:31:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1945</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $939,000 To Benefit Woodford County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1944</link><description>Funding supports road safety near school, economic development, cybersecurity and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:30:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1944</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Over $2.5 Million To Benefit Trigg County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1943</link><description>Funding supports safe disposal of household hazardous waste, economic development and high-speed internet expansion</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:07:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1943</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Pratt Industries To Open $500 Million Paper Mill in Henderson, Creating Over 320 Well-Paying Jobs Across 2 Facilities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1942</link><description>$500 million project marks largest investment in the region in more than 25 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:04:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1942</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins AESC Leaders To Place Final Steel Piece At Bowling Green Gigafactory, Creating 2,000 New Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1941</link><description>$2 billion project is second largest economic development investment in Kentucky history</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:30:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1941</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Congratulates 80 Acres Farms on Grand Opening  of $95 Million Vertical Farming Operation in Boone County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1940</link><description>Company’s first Kentucky location will create 125 high-wage jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:10:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1940</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Dedicates New Home in Hopkins County for Tornado Survivors</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1939</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local leaders from the Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders (FCDR) to ha</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:14:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1939</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Small Businesses Investing, Creating Jobs Can Apply for Tax Credits Worth up to $25,000</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1938</link><description>Time for Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit is running out for 2023 tax returns</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:25:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1938</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Nearly $4 Million To Benefit Greenup County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1937</link><description>Funding supports roads, tourism, law enforcement, park improvements, nonprofits and high-speed internet expansion</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:16:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1937</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $15 Million To Benefit Boyd, Carter, Lincoln, Rockcastle and Rowan Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1936</link><description>Awards will support expansion of high-speed internet,  health care, infrastructure improvements, tourism and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:29:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1936</guid></item><item><title>ARC Co-Chairs Gov. Beshear, Gayle Manchin Present $1.5 Million To Support Recovery Programs, Boost Workforce in Eastern Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1935</link><description>​​​​​​​Awards presented during the annual ARC conference in Ashland</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:29:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1935</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1934</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 21:01:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1934</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $7.3 Million To Benefit Pike County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1933</link><description>Funds are going to support nursing jobs, protect law enforcement, increase tourism, construct a volunteer fire station and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:31:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1933</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Local Officials To Cut Ribbon on Long-Awaited Connector Highway in Floyd County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1932</link><description>Minnie-to-Harold link boosts safety, encourages economic investment and jobs in Eastern Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:18:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1932</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear To Commemorate Patriot Day, Anniversary of 9/11</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1931</link><description>Governor orders flags to half-staff to honor those lost in 2001 terrorist attacks</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:07:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1931</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Places Kentucky’s First Sports Wager at Iconic Churchill Downs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1930</link><description>Lt. Gov. Coleman celebrates with wager at Turfway Park; Governor to visit Red Mile</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:59:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1930</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $450,000 To Benefit Kenton County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1929</link><description>Funding supports replacing HVAC system for a children’s home, safe disposal of household hazardous waste and cybersecurity</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:23:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1929</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Soldier Who Died as Japanese Prisoner of War in World War II</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1928</link><description>Gov. Andy Beshear recognizes the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who died in a Japanese prisoner of war camp in the Philippine Islands in 19</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:02:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1928</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Safran Landing Systems Kentucky Confirms Expansion in Boone County, Creating 92 High-Wage Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1927</link><description>Company is key contributor to Kentucky’s aerospace manufacturing industry</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:09:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1927</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: September Marks National Bourbon Heritage Month</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1926</link><description>Celebrating Kentucky’s $9 billion signature industry after a record-breaking 2022</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:37:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1926</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Record $386 Million Investment Will Bring High-Speed Internet Service to More Than 42,600 Homes and Businesses</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1925</link><description>Governor’s Better Internet program, matching funds expand service in 46 counties</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:42:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1925</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Dedicates 100th Home Partially Funded by Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1924</link><description>Governor also presents Graves County with more than $890,000 from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:31:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1924</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $274.9 Million in New Business Investment, Creating 316 Full-Time Jobs and Retaining 215 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1923</link><description>Team Kentucky Update highlights good economic development news, an update on sports betting, commemorates Overdose Awareness Day and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:41:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1923</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Sports Wagering Catalog Released, Opening Day in One Week</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1922</link><description>Catalog includes list of sports available for wagering in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:55:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1922</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Awards More Than $27 Million To Assist Victims of Crime</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1919</link><description>114 organizations and projects receive grant awards to provide victim services</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:50:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1919</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $1.3 Million in State Funding Awarded for Site and Building Development in Harrison and Graves Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1921</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced over $1.3 million in state funding was approved by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority to</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:22:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1921</guid></item><item><title>Allstate Tower Inc. To Expand in Henderson County With $850,000 Investment, Creating 10 Quality Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1920</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted further economic growth in Western Kentucky as Allstate Tower Inc., an entity of the Pittsburg Tank &amp; T</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:15:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1920</guid></item><item><title>Winston Industries Investing $1.2 Million To Expand, Retain 215 Jobs and Add 5 New Positions in Jeffersontown</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1918</link><description>Company’s oldest and largest customer is Kentucky Fried Chicken</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:41:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1918</guid></item><item><title>Hickory-Based HVAC Distributing To Expand in Graves County With $5.35 Million Investment Creating 40 Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1916</link><description>Project marks company’s second expansion in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:20:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1916</guid></item><item><title>Bespoken Spirits Relocating Headquarters to Lexington, $3.2 Million Investment Creating 16 High-Wage Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1917</link><description>Rectifier and distributor of distilled spirits relocating from San Francisco</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:04:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1917</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Awards $2.1 Million in Grant Funding to Fight Drug Trafficking, Create Safer Communities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1915</link><description>Funding increases services for victims while supporting law enforcement officers</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:56:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1915</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Overdose Victims</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1914</link><description>Executive Mansion will be lit purple for overdose awareness</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:48:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1914</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Helps Break Ground on New OneNKY Center</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1913</link><description>Governor joined local and state officials and leaders of several Northern Kentucky organizations to break ground on the new OneNKY Center</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:34:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1913</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1912</link><description>The Governor updated Kentuckians on education first employers, transportation projects, sports wagering, inclement weather and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:26:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1912</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Sports Wagering Licenses Approved at Meeting of KHRC</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1911</link><description>Kentucky Horse Racing Commission voted to approve temporary licenses for sports wagering operators and service providers</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:51:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1911</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $3.5 Million To Benefit Rowan and Morgan Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1910</link><description>Funding supports local airport, tourism, cybersecurity, economic development, a senior center, roads, recycling and clean water</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:31:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1910</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1909</link><description>A list of recent appointments to boards and commissions in Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:28:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1909</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Sports Betting Three Weeks Away, Sept. 7 is Opening Day for In-Person Wagers</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1908</link><description>​​​​​​​Timeline for betting outlined</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:02:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1908</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Proposes Largest Pay Increase for Teachers in 40 Years, Fully Funds Pre-K</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1907</link><description>Plan calls for $1.1 billion investment to support an 11% pay increase for all school personnel</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:04:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1907</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $3.9 Million To Benefit Boyd County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1906</link><description>Funding supports Highlands Museum, Ashland Community and Technical College, improves road infrastructure and hazardous waste disposal initia</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:00:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1906</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Nearly $3 Million To Benefit Menifee County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1905</link><description>Today, in Frenchburg, Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly $3 million in funding to Frenchburg and Menifee County to update aging water infras</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:03:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1905</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Funai Microfluidic Solutions Leaders To Celebrate  Relocation of High-Tech Firm’s Headquarters to Lexington</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1904</link><description>Growth follows strategic relocation to Kentucky from Osaka, Japan</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:30:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1904</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents $3.1 Million To Benefit Muhlenberg County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1903</link><description>Today, at the Muhlenberg County Courthouse, Gov. Andy Beshear presented more than $3.1 million in funding to benefit tourism, water infrastr</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:27:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1903</guid></item><item><title>Lt. Gov. Coleman Presents More Than $620,000 To Benefit Hart County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1902</link><description>Today, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced $620,733 in funding for safer roads, nonprofits and tourism in Hart County.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:47:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1902</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Marks 11th Straight Month With Revenues Over $1 Billion</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1901</link><description>Team Kentucky Update highlights good economic development news, an update on the Mountain Parkway Expansion, sports betting and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:46:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1901</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nearly $2 Million in Incentives Approved To Provide Workforce Training for Nearly 7,000 Kentucky Trainees</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1900</link><description>Companies across Kentucky invest in workforce initiatives</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:56:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1900</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins BlueOval SK Executives as Construction Advances at Battery Park in Glendale</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1899</link><description>As the second battery plant begins to take shape and hiring hourly-workers has begun for the 5,000 jobs being created at the two plants, Gov</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:21:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1899</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s Budget Plan Supports Law Enforcement, Boosts Public Safety</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1898</link><description>Plan includes moving all statewide law enforcement back to defined pension benefits</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:51:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1898</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Contractor Selected To Complete Final Section of Mountain Parkway Expansion</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1897</link><description>13-mile project segment will connect Salyersville to Prestonsburg, finishing project to four-lane Parkway</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:05:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1897</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Tourism Industry Celebrates 2022 As Best Year On Record For Economic Impact</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1896</link><description>Gov. Andy Beshear today announced that 2022 was the best year on record for Kentucky tourism, with $12.9 billion generated in economic impac</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:38:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1896</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Highlights Nucor Corp., NextEra Energy Resources Plan To Build Utility-Scale Energy Center in Henderson County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1895</link><description>Two-phase project has potential to generate up to 400 megawatts of solar energy</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:50:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1895</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $3.8 Million To Benefit Clay and Leslie Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1894</link><description>Funding supports water infrastructure, addiction recovery, economic development, tourism, accessibility for disabled Kentuckians and nonprof</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:30:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1894</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman Join The Hope Initiative Leaders To Give 5 Mayfield Families Keys to New Homes</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1893</link><description>Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund provides $500,000 for latest project, $5.4 million in total support for The Hope Initiative</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:45:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1893</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Breaks Ground on Owensboro Riverport Improvement Project</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1892</link><description>State provided $15 million to support economic growth, enhance safety and traffic flow in and out of Owensboro Riverport</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:47:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1892</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Local Officials Celebrate Major Route Expansion, Economic Growth in Western Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1891</link><description>A portion of Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway could become I-169</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:30:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1891</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Highlights Continued Economic Momentum Across the State</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1890</link><description>Team Kentucky Update included good economic development news, an update on the Sherman Minton Bridge and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:07:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1890</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: New Build-Ready Site in Marshall County Adds to State’s Growing Commitment to Site Development</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1889</link><description>Infrastructure upgrades provide speed-to-market advantages to prospective businesses</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:07:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1889</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Heaven Hill To Announce Filling of 10 Millionth Barrel</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1888</link><description>Company broke ground on new $135 million distillery in June 2022</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:15:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1888</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Approximately 650 Households, Businesses in Western Kentucky Now Connected to High-Speed Internet</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1887</link><description>Among the first Kentuckians to get connected thanks to Better Internet Program and Gibson Connect</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:18:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1887</guid></item><item><title>DHL Express To Expand at CVG Airport With $192 Million Investment, Creating 86 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1886</link><description>Project will push leading logistics company’s Kentucky employment over 3,800</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:35:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1886</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $1.3 Million To Benefit Perry County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1885</link><description>Funds will improve outdoor recreational spaces, improve sewer infrastructure, promote environmental sustainability and support local nonprof</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:35:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1885</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Second High-Ground Residential Community in Knott County, Presents Local Funding Awards</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1884</link><description>Today, one year after the deadly flooding in Eastern Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a second high-ground residential community for fl</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:18:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1884</guid></item><item><title>Govs. Beshear, DeWine: Major Milestone Reached as Contract Awarded for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1883</link><description>Today, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Walsh Kokosing has been awarded the progressive design-build contract</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:27:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1883</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $480 Million in Investment Will Bring More Than 400 Full-Time Jobs for Kentuckians</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1882</link><description>Team Kentucky Update included good economic development news, rebuilding efforts in Eastern Kentucky and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:48:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1882</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $3.4 Million Awarded To Further Job Creation and Economic Momentum in Seven Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1881</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced over $3.4 million in state funding to support land and building development and encourage economic growth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:37:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1881</guid></item><item><title>Matrix Pack North America Locating New $47.9 Million Facility in Boone County, Creating 144 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1880</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced new growth in Kentucky’s manufacturing sector, as Matrix Pack North America, a producer of sustainable an</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:06:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1880</guid></item><item><title>BeingAI Selects WKU’s Innovation Campus, Will Invest Nearly $3 Million To Establish New U.S. Headquarters in Warren County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1879</link><description>Project will be company’s first U.S. location, creating 28 well-paying jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:31:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1879</guid></item><item><title>Thai Summit Kentucky Corp. Expanding Bardstown Presence With $131 Million Investment Creating 78 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1878</link><description>Company providing sheet metal for Ford, Stellantis, Tesla and Rivian</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:00:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1878</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Sites for 34 Homes in Floyd County for Flood-Impacted Kentuckians</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1877</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $2 million to help Floyd County acquire two vacant lots in Prestonsburg to build 33 new homes and rehabil</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:14:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1877</guid></item><item><title>Aerospace Composites Solutions Relocating to New $16.8 Million Facility, Creating 72 Full-Time Jobs in Butler County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1876</link><description>Company formerly known as Blackhawk Composites to build on Morgantown’s first Build-Ready site</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:46:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1876</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $1.5 Million To Benefit Calloway and Trigg Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1875</link><description>Funding will help create first visitor’s guide for Cadiz and Trigg County, support infrastructure for new school building</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:57:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1875</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Kentucky Sailor Killed at Pearl Harbor</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1874</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in honor of a Kentucky sailor killed at Pearl Harbor</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:57:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1874</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Secures Largest Budget Surplus, Rainy Day Fund and Most Jobs Filled in State History</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1873</link><description>Team Kentucky Update included an update on recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky ahead of one-year anniversary, good economic development new</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:56:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1873</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky’s Serious Crime Rates Dropped Last Year</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1872</link><description>Report shows a decrease in majority of major crime categories; new steps taken to protect children, improve public safety</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:56:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1872</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency After Widespread Flooding</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1871</link><description>Western Kentucky counties impacted, as well as areas in Central and Eastern Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:56:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1871</guid></item><item><title>Lunae To Establish Corporate Headquarters in Warren County, Creating 33 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1870</link><description>Texas-based telehealth company will bring innovative health care services to the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:56:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1870</guid></item><item><title>Pennyroyal Barrel Co. Bringing First Bourbon-Related Project to Adair County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1869</link><description>$8.52 million facility creating 10 full-time jobs for Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:56:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1869</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Appalachian Regional Commission Co-Chair Gayle Manchin Announce Millions in Flood Recovery Funds</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1867</link><description>Funding will support housing developments in Letcher and Perry counties; Governor also announces registration now open for 2023 ARC Annual C</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:56:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1867</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $1 Million in Grants Awarded to 9 Kentucky Companies To Support Continued Tech Growth, High-Wage Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1866</link><description>Program helps support technology development in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:55:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1866</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Sailor Killed at Pearl Harbor</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1865</link><description>Gov. Beshear recognizes the sacrifice of a Park City sailor who died on the USS Oklahoma in the attack on Pearl Harbor.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:55:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1865</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Largest Revenue Surplus in State History</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1864</link><description>Team Kentucky Update includes good economic development news, positive mental health rankings, an update on sports betting and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:55:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1864</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Earns Back-to-Back Gold Shovel Awards for New Business and Job Growth</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1863</link><description>Commonwealth home to a 2023 Manufacturing Project of the Year</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:55:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1863</guid></item><item><title>Harbor Steel &amp; Supply Cuts Ribbon on $8 Million Facility, Creating 25 Full-Time Jobs in Warren County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1862</link><description>Facility is company’s second Kentucky steel and aluminum distribution and manufacturing location</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:55:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1862</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $1.3 Million To Benefit Breathitt County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1861</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $1.3 million in funding to help Breathitt County recover from flooding, make improvements to the county c</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:54:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1861</guid></item><item><title>Hitachi Astemo Americas to Expand in Berea with $153 Million Investment Creating 167 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1860</link><description>Project will increase production to meet market demand and EV sector growth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:54:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1860</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentuckians Can Start Betting on Sports in Less Than 60 Days</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1859</link><description>Retail locations open Sept. 7, followed by mobile applications Sept. 28</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:04:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1859</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Breaks Ground on New Law Enforcement Training Facility Named in Honor of Fallen Officer Jody Cash</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1858</link><description>Cash served as chief deputy of the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:30:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1858</guid></item><item><title>Southern Coil Solutions Creating 30 Full-Time Jobs With $27 Million Investment in Warren County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1857</link><description>Project bringing aluminum and steel coil warehousing to Bowling Green</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:00:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1857</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, FEMA Announce 10 Homes for Flood-Impacted Families at New High-Ground Community in Letcher County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1856</link><description>Community to be known as The Cottages at Thompson Branch</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:59:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1856</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $6.2 Million To Benefit Harlan County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1855</link><description>Awards support cleaner water, tourism, law enforcement and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:29:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1855</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Improved Credit Agency Rating Means Lower Costs for Taxpayers, Secure Public Pensions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1853</link><description>Team Kentucky Update includes good economic news, coal severance funds and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:38:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1853</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: $74 Million Going Back to Coal-Producing Communities, Marking 10-Year High in Coal Severance Funds to Local Governments</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1852</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that in Fiscal Year 2023, Kentucky’s coal-producing communities will receive more than $74 million in coa</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:38:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1852</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Over $2.5 Million Awarded to Boost Economic, Job Growth in 11 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1851</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced over $2.5 million in state funding to develop land and buildings to support economic growth and good-pay</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:26:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1851</guid></item><item><title>Bakery Express MidWest To Open Boone County Location; $10 Million Investment Creating Over 175 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1850</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced continued investment in Kentucky’s food and beverage industry with Bakery Express MidWest, a commercial b</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:59:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1850</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Eastern Light Distilling Creating 50 Full-Time Jobs With New $143.7 Million Venue in Morehead</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1849</link><description>New operation to locate on KPDI-funded site in Rowan County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:48:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1849</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Second Major Credit Agency Gives Kentucky a Boost</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1848</link><description>First-time rate improvement from S&amp;P means lower costs for taxpayers, secure public pensions</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:30:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1848</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Cuts Ribbon at Gallatin County Regional Airport, Boosts Economy, Emergency Services and Tourism in Northern Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1847</link><description>State provided $18 million to support Kentucky’s 58th General Aviation airport, filling aviation gap between Louisville and Cincinnati</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:29:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1847</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Awards $13.7 Million To Benefit Louisville, Jefferson County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1846</link><description>Funds will promote tourism, support law enforcement and improve pedestrian safety</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:29:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1846</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $1.1 Million To Benefit Ballard, McCracken Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1845</link><description>Today, at the Barkley Regional Airport, Gov. Andy Beshear presented more than $1.1 million to support tourism, road and park improvements, l</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:30:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1845</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Habitat for Humanity Dedicate Five New Homes for Tornado Survivors in Dawson Springs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1844</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined Habitat for Humanity Pennyrile Region leaders, community partners and new homeowners to dedicate five new ho</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:09:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1844</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Secures State’s Largest-Ever Investment in High-Speed Internet; Nearly $1.1 Billion Grant To Deliver Service to Every Kentuckian</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1843</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said the state has secured a nearly $1.1 billion federal grant, the largest public investment in high-speed intern</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:03:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1843</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Announce Over $21 Million for Panbowl Lake Corridor Project</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1842</link><description>Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers announced more than $21 million in federal funding for the Panbowl Lake Corridor Project</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:58:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1842</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Millions in Funding Coming To Improve Water Infrastructure in Eastern Kentucky Communities Impacted by Floods</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1841</link><description>Team Kentucky Update includes good economic news, grants for better internet and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:33:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1841</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Recognizes 15 Kentucky Main Street Communities</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1840</link><description>Main Street communities reported $47.9 million in investments for 2022</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:55:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1840</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Highlights Decline of Drug Overdoses, Progress on Addiction Recovery</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1839</link><description>Team Kentucky Update includes good economic news, updates on EV charging, Mountain Parkway and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:48:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1839</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Request for Proposals Issued To Expand Kentucky’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1838</link><description>Electric vehicle battery production capital of America is leading the industry expansion</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:39:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1838</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Releases 2022 Overdose Fatality Report Marking First Decline in Four Years</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1837</link><description>Kentucky is one of eight states to see significant overdose death decreases last year</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:05:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1837</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Awards More Than $2 Million To Benefit Mason County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1836</link><description>Funds will create safer spaces for families to enjoy and increase tourism</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:51:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1836</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Awards $8.6 Million To Support Bath, Montgomery Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1835</link><description>Funding supports road improvements, local nonprofits, law enforcement, outdoor trails, tourism and water infrastructure</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:34:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1835</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Search for Team To Complete Final Section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1834</link><description>Design-build team will be chosen to create 13-mile Magoffin-Floyd segment</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:32:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1834</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents 2023 Governor’s Ambassador Awards</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1833</link><description>Governor honors state employees who live out Team Kentucky values, positively impact fellow Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:31:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1833</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Awards $2.7 Million to Support Franklin County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1832</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear awarded more than $2.7 million in funding for city parks and trails, tourism and local nonprofits in Franklin Count</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:23:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1832</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $1 Million To Support Older Adults in West Louisville</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1831</link><description>Funds will be used to renovate ElderServe’s Adult Day Health Center, a community space for seniors that will offer memory care services</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:50:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1831</guid></item><item><title>WILA USA To Relocate North American Headquarters to Louisville  With $11.5 Million Investment Creating 24 High-Wage Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1830</link><description>New location also will serve as company’s North American manufacturing operation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:43:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1830</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on June 9</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1829</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Friday, June 9, 2023, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:00:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1829</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Most Kentuckians Employed in State History</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1828</link><description>Team Kentucky update highlights more than 2 million employed, positive economic news, local investments</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:59:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1828</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Osmundson for Groundbreaking of New Manufacturing Facility in Hickory</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1827</link><description>Multimillion-dollar investment announced in December 2022 will create 80 quality jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:03:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1827</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $850,000 in Awards To Benefit Shelby County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1826</link><description>Funds support tourism, including multijurisdictional Kentucky Black History Trail project</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:13:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1826</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on June 7</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1825</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:10:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1825</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Expanded Partnership with Simmons College of Kentucky Helping State Achieve Lowest Recidivism Rate Ever</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1824</link><description>College courses program available at the state’s female-only prison, joining Northpoint Training Center and Luther Luckett Correctional Comp</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:56:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1824</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins INFAC North America to Break Ground on Taylor County Expansion</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1823</link><description>$53 million-plus investment announced in January 2023 will create 220 full-time jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:10:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1823</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Officially Designates Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1822</link><description>Officials join veterans to honor pioneering African American military hero from Mays Lick</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:18:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1822</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $3.6 Million in Awards To Benefit Woodford County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1821</link><description>Funds support tourism, economic development, infrastructure, law enforcement, nonprofits and local park</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 20:59:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1821</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1820</link><description>Gov. Beshear updated Kentuckians on jobs in the commonwealth; economic development; programs to reduce recidivism; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 18:31:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1820</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Toyota’s Largest Manufacturing Operation Goes Electric</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1819</link><description>Company commits up to $591 million investment for future projects in Georgetown, includes first U.S.-assembled battery electric vehicle</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 15:48:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1819</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Scott County Deputy Sheriff</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1818</link><description>Flags at all state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Thursday, June 1, in honor of Scott County Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 14:05:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1818</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $1.9 Million in Awards to Benefit Madison County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1817</link><description>Today at the Russel Acton Folk Center, Gov. Beshear presented more than $1.9 million in funding to benefit tourism marketing, water infrastr</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 20:09:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1817</guid></item><item><title>Kroger Fulfillment Network To Invest Over $550,000 for New Distribution Center in Boone County, Will Create 98 Kentucky Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1814</link><description>Facility will add to Kroger’s growing presence in the commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 18:53:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1814</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Bluegrass Bottling for Groundbreaking of New Facility in Lancaster</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1816</link><description>$6.25 million investment announced in August 2022 will create 27 full-time jobs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 18:34:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1816</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1812</link><description>Flags at all state buildings will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 21:47:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1812</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $2 Million in Awards to Bell County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1813</link><description>Funding provides for community improvements, transportation projects, supports law enforcement, water infrastructure, tourism and nonprofits</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 21:45:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1813</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on May 27</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1811</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 19:25:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1811</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $1.2 Million in Awards to Benefit Allen and Barren Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1810</link><description>Funds support law enforcement, tourism, flood control, parks, nonprofits</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 01:18:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1810</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1809</link><description>Gov. Beshear updated Kentuckians on law enforcement memorial; economic development growth; cleaning up brownfields; public safety; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 19:36:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1809</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $7.9 Million in Environmental Cleanup Funding</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1808</link><description>Funds will support brownfield cleanup projects in 10 Kentucky communities</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 18:16:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1808</guid></item><item><title>New Kentucky Product Development Initiative Approvals Add Nearly $7 Million in State Support for Sites in 11 Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1807</link><description>Program investing in 22 site and building development projects statewide in first round</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 17:34:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1807</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Jumps to No. 1 in South Central Region for 2023 National Economic Development Rankings</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1806</link><description>Commonwealth rises to No. 5 in Site Selection’s 2023 Prosperity Cup</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 17:11:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1806</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Ford Leaders, United Auto Workers Celebrate Arrival of 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty®</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1805</link><description>The most powerful, connected Super Duty Truck ever – shipping from Kentucky Truck Plant to customers</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 15:40:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1805</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear To Dedicate Permanent COVID Memorial on Capitol Grounds Wednesday</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1804</link><description>​​​​​​​Installation by Kentucky artist Amanda Matthews honors losses, sacrifices during pandemic</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 20:28:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1804</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $2.4 Million for Cleaner Water Projects in Logan and Todd Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1803</link><description>Governor celebrates 20th anniversary of Logan/Todd Regional Water Commission</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 18:18:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1803</guid></item><item><title>Halton To Increase Manufacturing Operations in Scottsville With $7.4 Million Investment Creating 60 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1802</link><description>Project will add R&amp;D lab to expanded manufacturing space</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 15:16:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1802</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Invites Graduating Jefferson County Public Schools Seniors to Everybody Counts Signing Day May 20</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1794</link><description>Graduating JCPS seniors can leave free event with career offers from Louisville employers and scholarship offers</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 12:05:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1794</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 12 Counties Added to Federal Disaster Declaration Following March Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1801</link><description>Twelve counties that sustained damage from severe storms in March have been added to the Federal Disaster Declaration for public assistance</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 19:22:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1801</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s Official Portrait Unveiled at State Capitol</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1800</link><description>Painting was done by Louisville portrait artist Melanie Harding Bates</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 20:33:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1800</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1799</link><description>Gov. Beshear updated Kentuckians on lowest unemployment rate in state history; economic development; first Recovery Ready Community; more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 19:49:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1799</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $25.3 Million To Support Education and Basic Needs for Kentucky Families</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1798</link><description>Funds will support clothing and food for Kentuckians in need, provide tutoring, teaching and other educational services to all students</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 19:08:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1798</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Certifies Boyle County as First Recovery Ready Community</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1797</link><description>County recognized for providing residents with access to addiction treatment and recovery support</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 18:24:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1797</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Sets New Historic Low Unemployment Rate</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1796</link><description>Booming economy drives April’s seasonally adjusted rate down to 3.7%</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 18:24:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1796</guid></item><item><title>Satellite Navigation Company Opens Fort Wright Office, Creating Up To 20 Engineering Positions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1795</link><description>JAVAD GNSS expands research and development operations in Kenton County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 15:33:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1795</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Domtar Paper Co. Investing $51 Million Into Hawesville Mill Modernization, Keeping 400 Jobs in Hancock County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1793</link><description>Announcement comes as sustainable paper company celebrates 175 years of business</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 15:47:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1793</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Appoints Mary Elizabeth Bailey as Personnel Cabinet Secretary</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1792</link><description>Mary Elizabeth Bailey of Frankfort has been appointed secretary of the Personnel Cabinet</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 15:20:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1792</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Appoints Gerina Whethers Commonwealth’s Attorney for Jefferson County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1791</link><description>Whethers is first African American woman to serve in the post in Jefferson County</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 15:05:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1791</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Nearly $4.3 Million in Funding, Credits Approved to Provide Workforce Training for Over 19,000 Trainees</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1790</link><description>Companies across the state invest in workforce initiatives</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 13:34:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1790</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, Transportation Secretary Gray, Local Officials Cut Ribbon on New U.S. 60 Cumberland River Bridge in Smithland</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1789</link><description>$63.6 million project replaces 1930s bridge with safer, vessel-friendly structure</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 20:30:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1789</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Nearly $8 Million in Awards To Benefit Livingston and Marshall Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1788</link><description>Funds support local food bank, education, tourism, cleaner water and local nonprofits</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 19:50:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1788</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Over $700,000 in Awards To Benefit Hopkins County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1787</link><description>Funds support tourism, local nonprofits, law enforcement and community park</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 17:23:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1787</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $2.1 Million in Awards to Benefit Washington County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1786</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $2.1 million to support transportation projects, internet expansion, cleaner water, nonprofits and touris</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 21:17:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1786</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents More Than $1.5 Million in Awards to Benefit Hardin and Nelson Counties</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1785</link><description>Today, at the Guthrie Opportunity Center, Gov. Andy Beshear presented more than $1.5 million in awards to support a new park and local nonpr</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 21:09:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1785</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1784</link><description>A list of recent appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 21:00:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1784</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1783</link><description>Gov. Beshear directed flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 15, for Peace Officers Memorial Day.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 20:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1783</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Major Credit Agency Boosts Kentucky’s Financial Outlook for First Time</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1782</link><description>State-level credit rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings means lower costs for taxpayers</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 15:53:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1782</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1781</link><description>Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack attended the Team Kentucky update to inform Kentuckians of the passing of Virginia Moore and t</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 18:50:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1781</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Counterdrug Program Helps Save 28.9 Million People from Fentanyl Overdose</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1780</link><description>Partners work to destroy supply of illicit drugs in the commonwealth; Governor signs fiscal year 2024 counterdrug activities plan</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 17:57:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1780</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s Request for Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for 22 Counties Following February Storms</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1779</link><description>Gov. Andy Beshear announced his initial request for federal aid to assist with recovery efforts in 22 Kentucky counties adversely affected b</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 20:58:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1779</guid></item><item><title>Big Rapids Products Expanding Mt. Sterling Facility With $4.5 Million Investment, Creating 44 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1778</link><description>Company to expand in Montgomery County to meet increased customer demand</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 14:06:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1778</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Remembrance of Texas Victims</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1777</link><description>Gov. Beshear has directed flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff until sunset on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in honor of Texas victims</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 23:40:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1777</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Firefighters</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1776</link><description>Gov. Beshear has directed that flags at state buildings be lowered to half-staff  Sunday, May 7, in honor of fallen firefighters memorial.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sun, 07 May 2023 13:50:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1776</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1775</link><description>Gov. Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development; opportunities to increase workforce development; support for foster care; and more</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 18:13:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1775</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Derby Celebrates Spirit of the Bluegrass – Horse Racing, Bourbon and Hospitality</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1774</link><description>Kentucky’s signature industries support state’s booming economy</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 18:01:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1774</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides $41.5 Million To Support Kentucky’s Foster Children and Those Who Care for Them</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1773</link><description>Funds for providers that care for children in state care with acute behavioral, medical needs</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 17:14:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1773</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces May 13 Signing Day for Everybody Counts Initiative in Franklin County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1772</link><description>Graduating seniors of the Franklin County Schools can get career offers from major employers and/or postsecondary scholarships</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 20:16:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1772</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky’s State Trade Expansion Program Takes Center Stage During 2023 World Trade Month and Export Week</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1771</link><description>STEP grant program helps small businesses obtain funds, find customers in the international marketplace</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 13:47:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1771</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, First Lady Invite Artists to Contribute to Team Kentucky Gallery</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1770</link><description>Kentuckians are encouraged to submit original art for exhibition in Capitol</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 16:49:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1770</guid></item><item><title>Site Development Initiatives Continue With 2 New Build-Ready Locations in Lyon County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1769</link><description>Eddyville Industrial Park adds to growing list of Build-Ready locations throughout the state</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 15:41:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1769</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1768</link><description>Gov. Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development; LWCF projects; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; voting; and more.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:56:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1768</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: 37 Communities Selected for More Than $3.9 Million To Improve Parks, Outdoor Spaces Across Kentucky</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1767</link><description>Funds will help communities expand recreation spaces, enhance accessibility for all Kentuckians</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:43:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1767</guid></item><item><title>First Lady Reminds Kentuckians To Be Vigilant About Human Trafficking</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1766</link><description>As Derby approaches, First Lady emphasizes importance of raising awareness and reporting human trafficking</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:20:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1766</guid></item><item><title>Rivian To Establish Remanufacturing Facility in Shepherdsville With $10 Million Investment, Creating 218 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1765</link><description>Project will upgrade company’s current operation in Bullitt County to add remanufacturing capabilities to support electric trucks</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:20:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1765</guid></item><item><title>Over $4.6 Million Approved for 8 Site and Building Development Projects Through Kentucky Product Development Initiative</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1764</link><description>Projects are the second wave to move through approvals in round one</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:14:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1764</guid></item><item><title>Castellini Co. 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Beshear: $123 Million Available May 1 To Meet Housing Needs Following Natural Disasters</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1761</link><description>Funds available to help communities recover from 2021 natural disasters</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:51:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1761</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Announces $22.5 Million in Awards to Benefit Warren County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1760</link><description>Funds support career and technical education, cleaner water projects, tourism, law enforcement and local nonprofits</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:14:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1760</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear, ECTC, BlueOval SK, Ford Break Ground on Electric Vehicle Battery Training Center</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1759</link><description>Gov. 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Beshear: Kentucky Sets Record for Longest Period With Lowest Unemployment Rates in State History</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1751</link><description>State has seen lowest unemployment rates during last 15 months since tracking began in 1976</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:46:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1751</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Names Bowling Green Veterans Center in Honor of the Late Col. Robert E. Spiller</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1750</link><description>Retired U.S. Army colonel key driving force behind center being built in Bowling Green</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:03:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1750</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Over $3.8 Million in Awards to Benefit Boone County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1749</link><description>Funds improve transportation, roads and support local nonprofits</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:16:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1749</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Over $940,000 in Awards to Benefit Webster County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1748</link><description>Funds support cleaner water projects and local nonprofits</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:01:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1748</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on April 18</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1746</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in honor of two Fort Campbell soldiers</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:04:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1746</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Releases Tax Returns for Seventh Straight Year, Again Challenges Other Elected State Leaders To Release Theirs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1747</link><description>Governor has released tax returns for each year he has served in public office; Lt. Gov. Coleman also releases tax returns</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:01:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1747</guid></item><item><title>Gov. 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Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on April 15</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1743</link><description>Flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:04:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1743</guid></item><item><title>Lt. Gov. Coleman, O-I Glass Break Ground on New $240 Million Production Facility Creating Up To 140 Quality Jobs in Bowling Green</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1744</link><description>Project announced in July 2022 will serve North American premium spirits market</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:43:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1744</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear’s Request for Federal Disaster Declaration in 76 Kentucky Counties Approved by President Biden</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1742</link><description>President Biden approved the Governor's initial request for federal aid to 76 counties adversely affected by severe storms in March</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:35:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1742</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Presents Over $480,000 in Awards to Benefit Graves County</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1741</link><description>Funds support law enforcement and local nonprofits</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:00:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1741</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear: New Housing Partnership Building 24 Homes in Mayfield for Tornado Survivors</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1740</link><description>Funds from Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to purchase building materials</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:29:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1740</guid></item><item><title>MyXR Inc. To Locate Regional Headquarters at WKU Innovation Campus in Bowling Green, Create 60 Full-Time Jobs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1739</link><description>Company specializing in augmented reality and engagement software selects Kentucky</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:00:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1739</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Joins Community Leaders in Hazard to Celebrate Completion of Gurney’s Bend Subdivision</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1738</link><description>Subdivision, consisting of 15 affordable homes, is first built within city limits in 50 years</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:25:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1738</guid></item><item><title>Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Louisville Victims</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&amp;prId=1737</link><description>Gov. 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