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• Governor Appoints Members to Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission
  Friday, February 22, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed the following members to the Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission.
• Governor Beshear Taps First Woman to Head State Corrections Department
  Wednesday, January 23, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear today named LaDonna Thompson as Kentucky’s Corrections Commissioner, marking the first time a woman has been tapped to head the state’s Department of Corrections.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Executive Director of the Kentucky Commission on Women
  Tuesday, January 15, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the appointment of Eleanor Jordan as Executive Director of the Kentucky Commission on Women. She is the first African-American to be appointed to this post since the commission’s initial creation in 1964.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Celebration
  Tuesday, January 15, 2008
  The Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission will present its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Celebration on January 15, 2008 at the Kentucky Historical Society in Frankfort at 4 p.m. The theme of the event is “The Dream . . . Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future.”
• Personnel Cabinet Launches New CAREER OPPORTUNITIES System
  Wednesday, November 28, 2007
  The Personnel Cabinet launched a new on-line employment system today. The new Career Opportunities System (COS) has many features which make searching and applying for state jobs much easier. The Personnel Cabinet partnered with CGI and Kenexa to provide this service to the Commonwealth.
• OFI ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO EVALUATE FINANCES
  Tuesday, October 02, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher has declared Oct. 1-7 as Financial Planning Week™ in Kentucky. In honor of this, the Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) urges citizens to take this time to review personal accounts and ensure finances are in line for achieving future goals.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER TAKES ACTION TO REMOVE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO COMMIT CRIMES IN KENTUCKY, ENSURES THAT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ARE NOT RECEIVING TAX-SUPPORTED BENEFITS INTENDED FOR LEGAL RESIDENTS
  Tuesday, October 02, 2007
  In a continuing effort to protect the public, Governor Ernie Fletcher has notified federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials that Kentucky wants authority to verify the immigration status of foreign-born felons in Kentucky prisons.
• New Web Site Combines Kentucky’s Education, Employment, Economic Development Information
  Tuesday, October 02, 2007
  For the first time, Internet users can search Kentucky’s education, employment and economic development information and resources from the convenience of their home or office at one easy-to-use site. Now in its second phase, www.e3.ky.gov recently unveiled a menu of new services that can benefit all Kentuckians.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER APPOINTS MEMBERS TO THE KENTUCKY COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
  Tuesday, October 02, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed eight members to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights and reappointed one member.
• OFFICE OF MINORITY EMPOWERMENT, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. STATE COMMISSION SEEK NOMINATIONS, ESSAYS
  Tuesday, October 02, 2007
  The Governor’s Office of Minority Empowerment and the Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission are seeking nominees for the 2008 Citizenship Award and student essays and artwork for the 2008 King Award.
• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Welcomes New Commissioners.
  Monday, September 17, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher appointed by executive order 2007-749 new members to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Board of Commissioners this week, all of whom will replace outgoing commissioners whose terms have expired.
• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Announces New Executive Director
  Wednesday, August 29, 2007
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights announced its new executive director today during the agency’s regular monthly meeting.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER EXPRESSES SADNESS AT PASSING OF JUSTICE WILLIAM MCANULTY
  Tuesday, August 28, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today expressed his sadness at the passing of Justice William E. McAnulty Jr. and has ordered flags at all state office buildings lowered to half-staff in his honor.
• GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES TO HOST SUMMIT
  Wednesday, August 15, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, which works to help meet the needs of at-risk Kentuckians, is hosting the first Summit on Faith Based and Community Initiatives.
• Governor Fletcher, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet honor first African-American military pilots
  Wednesday, August 15, 2007
  I-75 in Fayette County becomes ‘Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Trail’
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER, U OF L PRESIDENT RAMSEY TO KEYNOTE GOVERNOR’S EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE
  Tuesday, July 31, 2007
  Statewide conference to be held in Louisville, free and open to all Kentucky residents.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET TO HOST ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
  Tuesday, June 12, 2007
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will host another in a series of Entrepreneurial Development Institute Seminars (EDI) for small business owners on June 26th in the KYTC Auditorium in Frankfort.
• APPLICATIONS FOR GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS TO UNIVERSITY BOARDS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
  Wednesday, April 11, 2007
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced that applications for gubernatorial appointments to the Commonwealth’s university boards of regents and trustees and other higher education boards are currently being accepted.
• Governor Fletcher Announces Project Targeting Racial Disparity
  Tuesday, April 03, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher and leaders from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) today announced a comprehensive project to target racial disproportionality in the child welfare system. The child welfare system includes the community, its people and systems that report abuse and neglect to child protective services and those that respond and provide services.
• Governor Fletcher Receives Report From Blue Ribbon Panel
  Monday, February 12, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today received the final report from the Blue Ribbon Panel he appointed to study the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights. The report was delivered to him from the chairman of the panel, Rev. Russell Awkard, and three other panel members, vice-chair Larry Smith, Sharon Fields and William Cofield.
• Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission to Host Annual Celebration, Present Awards
  Wednesday, January 10, 2007
  Governor Fletcher will provide welcoming remarks at “Living the Dream” event.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Appoints Members to the Kentucky African-American Heritage Commission
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed six members to the Kentucky African-American Heritage Commission.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER APPOINTS MEMBERS TO THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. STATE COMMISSION
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed seven members to the Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER URGES STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR $790 MILLION IN NEW GRANTS
  Thursday, July 06, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today urged qualified Pell Grant-eligible students to apply for new grants worth between $750 and $4,000 that will help make college more affordable.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER APPOINTS JUDGE WILLIAM McANULTY TO SUPREME COURT
  Wednesday, June 28, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed Court of Appeals Judge William E. McAnulty Jr., to the Kentucky Supreme Court. Judge McAnulty replaces Justice Martin E. Johnstone, who is retiring effective June 30.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER NAMES TROY BODY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF MINORITY EMPOWERMENT
  Tuesday, June 27, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced the appointment of Troy Body as executive director of the Governor’s Office of Minority Empowerment (GOME).
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER ANNOUNCES ENTREPRENEURIAL TRUCKING INITIATIVE IN LOUISVILLE
  Tuesday, May 09, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced an Entrepreneurial Trucking Initiative to increase Kentucky’s work force with trained personnel in the growth industry of trucking.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ENHANCING STATE’S AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
  Tuesday, April 11, 2006
  Governor Ernie Fletcher signed an executive order today to enhance the government’s affirmative action plan during the Governor’s Ninth Annual Diversity Day Program.
• TRANSPORTATION CABINET DISPLAYS UNBRIDLED SPIRIT WITH UNIQUE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
  Wednesday, December 14, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher joined Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert and Kentucky State University officials today to present scholarships to the inaugural group of Transportation Cabinet Administrative Scholarship Program recipients.
• PERCENTAGE OF MINORITIES, WOMEN IN KENTUCKY STATE GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO RISE
  Wednesday, November 16, 2005
  Personnel Cabinet Secretary Erwin Roberts announced today that the percentage of minorities and women in state government continues to increase, according to the most recent Semi-Annual Report on Female and Minority Employment released today by the Personnel Cabinet.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER TO ADDRESS PARTICIPANTS AT FIRST GOVERNOR’S EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE
  Tuesday, August 16, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher will deliver the keynote address at the first Governor’s Empowerment Conference, which will be August 26 at The Galt House in Louisville.
• PERCENTAGE OF MINORITIES IN KENTUCKY STATE GOVERNMENT AT 10-YEAR HIGH
  Monday, June 06, 2005
  The percentage of minorities employees working in Kentucky State Government is higher than it has been in the past 10 years, according to a report released today by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet.
• PRE-BID CONFERENCE TO BE HELD FOR SHAWNEE LANDSCAPING PROJECTS
  Wednesday, June 01, 2005
  Governor Fletcher’s Office for Minority Empowerment and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be hosting a pre-bid conference regarding upcoming landscaping projects along the Shawnee Expressway.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER APPOINTS FIRST HISPANIC MEMBER TO THE KENTUCKY COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
  Friday, April 15, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the appointments of two new members to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, including the first Hispanic citizen to ever serve on the commission.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER WORKS TO SECURE AN ADDITIONAL 2.2 MILLION FOR KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
  Tuesday, April 05, 2005
  Totally unaware that Kentucky State University needed immediate help in securing funds to meet its federal land grant match requirements, Governor Ernie Fletcher quickly responded when he learned of the problem.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher announces Minority Action Committee, Blue Ribbon Panel for Human Rights Commission
  Wednesday, March 02, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the formation of the Minority Action Committee that will be responsible for establishing Kentucky as a state which encourages and welcomes minorities to earn their living, raise their families, and pursue their dreams.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Notes Passing of George Wilson, First African-American to Serve as Kentucky Cabinet Secretary
  Wednesday, March 02, 2005
  Governor Ernie Fletcher today noted the passing of George W. Wilson, who was corrections secretary under two governors and was the first African-American to serve as a cabinet officer in Kentucky.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Appoints Louisville Metro Councilwoman
  Wednesday, March 02, 2005
  Denise Bentley named Liaison to Louisville and Lexington Councils
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER COMMENDS KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE FOR PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 42
  Tuesday, March 01, 2005
  Bill Officially Establishes Office of Minority Empowerment
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRAISES SENATE FOR PASSAGE OF BILL ENCOURAGING SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH
  Monday, February 21, 2005
    Governor Ernie Fletcher today praised the Senate for its passage of SB 156, legislation that will encourage the growth of small businesses across Kentucky.  The bill now awaits passage by the Kentucky House of Representatives.
• GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER PRAISES SENATE FOR PASSING BILL TO HELP SMALL CONTRACTORS
  Monday, February 21, 2005
  SB 109 would raise threshold for performance and payment bonds
• GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF MINORITY EMPOWERMENT LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
  Wednesday, November 10, 2004
  The Governor’s Office of Minority Empowerment (OME) has launched a new website in order to keep every Kentuckian up to date on the initiatives and special events provided by the OME.
• FLETCHER ADMINISTRATION EXCEEDS FEMALE AND MINORITY EMPLOYMENT GOALS
  Friday, October 08, 2004
  Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today that his administration has met and exceeded employment goals for both female and minority hires.
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Federal Highway Administration Provides Funding for the Women-In-Construction On-the-Job Training Program
  Thursday, September 30, 2004
    The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) joined Kentucky State University (KSU) today to announce the beginning of a partnership in the Women-In-Construction On-the-Job Training Program. 
• Governor Ernie Fletcher announces Tierra  Kavanaugh Turner as Director of Governor’s Office for Minority Empowerment
  Friday, September 24, 2004
    Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the appointment of Tierra Kavanaugh Turner as Director of the newly created Governor’s Office for Minority Empowerment. 
• Governor Ernie Fletcher meets with leaders of Kentucky’s African American Communities
  Friday, September 24, 2004
    Governor Ernie Fletcher met with leaders in the African American community today to discuss the future and direction of Kentucky’s Human Rights Commission.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Elevates Department of Personnel to Cabinet Level Status
  Friday, September 24, 2004
    Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today that he is elevating the Department of Personnel to cabinet level status. The original intent of reorganization included attaching Personnel to the Governor’s office due to the importance of Commissioner Ramsey's responsibilities. This change will reflect the high level of effective and efficient services it delivers to state employees.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces Commerce Cabinet Deputy Secretary
  Friday, September 24, 2004
    Governor Ernie Fletcher announced Kentucky State Athletic Director Derrick Ramsey as Deputy Secretary of Commerce.
• Governor Fletcher Appoints Executive Director of Homeland Security
  Friday, September 24, 2004
    Governor Fletcher announced today that Erwin Roberts will serve as the Executive Director for the Office of Homeland Security.
• Health and Family Services Appointment Announced
  Friday, September 24, 2004
  Delanor Manson has been appointed Deputy Secretary for CHFS.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces More Minorities Are Now in Higher-level State Government Positions Than at Same Time During Previous Administration
  Friday, September 24, 2004
    Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today more minorities are now serving in upper-level state government positions compared to the same time frame in the previous administration.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Announces More Women Are Now in Higher-level State Government Positions Than at Same Time During Previous Administration
  Friday, September 24, 2004
    Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today his administration currently contains more women in non-merit, director and above positions compared to the number of women in those positions during the previous administration.