Gov. Beshear Celebrates Kentucky Heroes in Fight Against COVID-19

Health care, front-line and everyday heroes protect fellow Kentuckians
Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 19, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear today highlighted the work and sacrifices of a range of Kentuckians who are winning the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

“Remember in this crisis, what everybody does matters,” the Governor said. “And everybody who makes a good decision, does something heroic.”

Gov. Beshear identified three areas where

Gov. Beshear: Long-Term Care Task Force Working to Protect Kentuckians

Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 18, 2020) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s new Long-Term Care Task Force and provided key updates on how the commonwealth and Kentuckians are working to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

“I know it feels like we’ve been at this a while, but we’ve got to do what it takes to win and you are doing an amazing job,” Gov. Beshear said when speaking to Kentuckians during his 5 p.m. daily, online briefing. “We will get back to a new normal and eventually we’ll get back to just normal.”

Gov. Beshear said the Long-Term Care Task Force is

Gov. Beshear Outlines 7 Benchmarks to Reopen Commonwealth’s Economy

Governor urges cautious optimism, reminds Kentuckians to remain flexible and patient

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 17, 2020) – On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear discussed benchmarks that the commonwealth must meet in order to start reopening the state’s economy while keeping Kentuckians safe from the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The steps reflect federal guidance announced Thursday by the White House.

“We believe our approach is very much in line with the White House. The plan put out by the White House has certain thresholds that states should meet before we start taking certain steps,” Gov. Beshear said. “The benchmarks are being driven by public health. We are all on the same page about what keeps people safe.”

The Governor acknowledged Kentuckians’ sacrifices

7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of rain after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 43. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

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Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Friday

Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Rain. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday

Rain. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

REAL ID licenses available to Warren County Residents during trial phase of regional licensing office in Bowling Green

New, full capacity office expected to open this spring, residents encouraged to gather required documents now

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2020) – Warren County residents now have one more option to maintain U.S. air travel and military base entry thanks to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) expansion of REAL ID-compliant card access during a soft launch of the state’s first regional driver’s license office outside of Frankfort.

The office will initially offer two stations to

Governor Beshear Restores Board in Support of Workplace Safety

12-member panel committed to protecting Kentuckians in the workplace

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 10, 2020) – In an effort to strengthen workplace and worker safety, Gov. Andy Beshear today announced he is reestablishing a state board that sets workplace safety regulations.

“Every Kentuckian should be safe at their place of employment,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “We have worked with industry leaders to reestablish the board and ensure we have professionals from across the Commonwealth who are committed to helping strengthen our workplace safety standards.”

“We’re excited that Gov. Beshear is putting the hard-working men and women of Kentucky first,” said Bill Londrigan, president of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO. “Our people deserve to be safe on the job, and they deserve a government that’s going to have their back.”

The 12-member Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board is comprised of the following

Governor Beshear Releases Public Records Linked to Braidy Industries

Governor's action ends years-long court battle with The Courier-Journal

Frankfort, Ky. (Jan. 10, 2020) – Following through on his commitment to transparency and open government, Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday released documents related to Kentucky’s investment in Braidy Industries.

The documents include a letter of intent regarding Kentucky’s $15 million investment, stock purchase agreement, voting agreement and investors’ rights agreement. The documents reveal the names of those invested in Braidy Industries.

“In releasing these documents, we are showing Kentuckians that we are committed to transparency

Gov. Beshear Joins Advocates, Survivors to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

January is Human Trafficking awareness month

The Samaritan Women’s traveling encounter exhibit located on Capitol campus through Jan. 11

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2020) – In an effort to prevent human trafficking, Gov. Andy Beshear invited state leaders, advocates and survivors to the Capitol rotunda Tuesday to recognize Human Trafficking Awareness month.

“In Kentucky, everyone should be safe and our communities should be free of the hideous crime of human trafficking,” said Gov. Beshear. “As attorney general, I was honored to work with so many passionate advocates and survivors to help fight trafficking – and as governor I commit to do the same. We will not stop until we end trafficking and we must all work together to do so.”

“Our office is committed to being a voice for

Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman Waive Testing Fees for Kentuckians Seeking to Earn a GED®

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2020) – In an effort to support education and enhance attainment opportunities throughout the Commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced today that Kentucky Skills U, an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC), will waive testing fees for Kentuckians seeking to earn a GED®.

The GED® test fee is one of the most common

City announces opportunity to apply for the External Agency Fund Competitive Grants

Grants available to social services and arts and creative industry organizations

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 6, 2020)  - Louisville Metro Government (LMG) will begin accepting External Agency Fund applications on Jan. 17 for fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021). These grants funded through the city’s general fund are awarded to non-governmental or "external” agencies that contribute to the city's cultural, social and economic vitality.

A summary of the application process is as follows with more details listed below:

• Starting Jan. 6, application questions may

Kentucky Derby Museum offering new Bourbon and Bridles Tour

Guests will make and enjoy a Mint Julep, taste bourbon, and learn about horse racing and ties to bourbon

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 7, 2020) – Kentucky Derby Museum is adding a splash of bourbon to a new tour coming to the Museum Jan. 23.  The Bourbon and Bridles Tour includes an exciting tour at Churchill Downs, intertwining the history of bourbon and horse racing in Kentucky. At the end, guests will get to make their own Mint Julep, and of course, enjoy drinking it! While walking through historic Churchill Downs, guests will learn fun facts about why horse racing and bourbon go together, including what makes a Thoroughbred a Thoroughbred? And a bourbon a bourbon? They will pick up facts about distillery owners who have won the Derby, and how some guests imbibed on Derby day during Prohibition. We may have $1,000 Mint Juleps today, but during the Great Depression, they cost $0.75! The tour ends inside the Derby Cafe Express at the Museum, an official stop on Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail where guests can get their Urban Bourbon Trail passport stamped. There, guests will enjoy a bourbon tasting along with an interactive lesson on how to make the famous Mint Julep, and then taste one. Guests will also enjoy Louisville’s Modjeska candy, named after the famous actress who attended the third running of the Kentucky Derby in 1877, and who took quite a liking to the Mint Julep. “Locals and out-of-towners are often looking to experience the same thing: horses and bourbon. Why not give them both in one location? The ties between bourbon and horse racing run together throughout Kentucky Derby history, and to us, is an obvious tour to offer guests.” said Kentucky Derby Museum President & CEO, Patrick Armstrong. The tour costs $75 per person, and includes general admission to the Museum, a gift bag with Mint Julep syrup and recipe, Modjeska candy, a Derby glass, and more! This experience is offered every Thursday starting Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. and is limited to 10 guests, age 21 and older.

Attorney General Daniel Cameron Sworn in as Kentucky’s 51st Attorney General in Midnight Ceremony

FRANKFORT, Kentucky (Jan. 6, 2020) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron, Kentucky’s 51st Attorney General, took the oath of office at midnight on Monday, officially beginning the term for which he was elected. Cameron is the first African American independently elected to statewide office in Kentucky history, after winning 113 of 120 counties.

“Today’s ceremony is significant for many reasons, chief among them that it marks a new day for the Office of the Attorney General,” said Cameron.  “We will reclaim the role of the Attorney General as Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the Commonwealth, and we will make the safety of every man, woman, and child the core of our mission.  This is an office of action, and I stand ready to partner with our law enforcement community and our Commonwealth’s and County Attorneys to protect Kentuckians.  As your attorney general, I will work diligently on behalf of all Kentuckians to be the leading voice on child abuse, human trafficking, and the drug epidemic.”

The Honorable Denise Clayton, Chief Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, administered the

Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Daniel Cameron for the Inauguration of Constitutional Officers

As Prepared for Delivery
FRANKFORT, Kentucky (Jan. 6, 2020) – It is an honor to be here today, standing among this esteemed group of constitutional officers, who share a collective vision for a stronger Kentucky. I look forward to working with all of them in the coming years.

It is with both humility and excitement that I share with you my vision for the office of the Attorney General.

Let me start by saying that we have hit the ground running.

We are building a staff that will uphold the law without fear or favor.

We are putting emphasis on the priorities that resonated with the people of the Commonwealth. My

TARC launches Rapid: next generation bus service for Louisville

New bus service, with new shelters, to provide faster more convenient options
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky -TARC is officially launching Rapid, the region’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) system, as part of the $35 million New Dixie Highway Project.

The service launched today with a ribbon cutting for one of the nine buses that will make up the Rapid fleet. With service every 15 minutes during weekdays, these new buses will provide faster, more convenient service for those traveling between the Gene Snyder in Valley Station, to the Kentucky International Convention Center and other destinations downtown.

Mayor Greg Fischer, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, Metro Council Member Rick Blackwell, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and TARC Executive Director Ferdinand L. Risco Jr. spoke at the ceremony at the Kroger Marketplace on Dixie Highway.

“The New Dixie Highway Project is a key piece of our MOVE Louisville initiative, and the rapid

What's Happening at the Boyle County Public Library in January 2020

What's Happening at the Library in January 2020

Happy New Year from the Boyle County Public Library! There's so much going on at the Library this month including a writing workshop, family events, a celebration of the Roaring Twenties, and a Kentucky Chautuaqua performance. For a complete list of upcoming events plus helpful resources visit www.BoylePubLib.org The Library will have a delayed opening on Friday, January 31 at 1:00 pm for staff training. 

Kids & Tween Activities Libby McWhorter and Kinsey Hisle offer fantastic programs for children and tweens. Weekly storytimes are offered on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and a Friday storytime is offered once a month. This month: Saturday Morning Cartoons, Kids Science Club, LEGO Hogwarts Express Train building sessions, Family Movie Night, and more! *Registration is required for some programs. Call or stop by the Children's Library to sign up.  An interpreter for the deaf is available upon request by calling the Library 48 hours in advance. BCPL Events Calendar

Teen Activities

Neighborhood Place partners host multiple Census hiring events, a Women’s Empowerment series and more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Neighborhood Place partners will host several events in January including several Census Bureau hiring events for positions with the National Processing Center and Census Takers; a Women’s Empowerment session covering eight modules; an Energy Management workshop; a Foster Parent/Adoption Information meeting, and more. To learn more about these offerings and several others please refer to the list below.



Jan. 6, 13 and 27 - Kentucky Health Career Center Outreach at two locations

Call 502/595-4003 for more information.  A KentuckianaWorks Health Career Center professional will provide valuable information to help increase your occupation potential including training funds for in-demand occupations; resources for individuals seeking advance healthcare careers; resume writing, career assessments; interview planning; computer essentials, work-based learning opportunities and more.

Jan. 6 and 27, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd. (T.J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24), 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 313-4700 for more information.
Jan. 13 , Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Call 313-4635 for more information.
Jan. 7, 8, 14, 16, 21 and 28 - National Processing Center (NPC) Hiring Events at multiple locations