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Three important projects in the 46th District are currently underway. The following descriptions provide a status update for each project: KY1065, major revision of intersection located at the Outer Loop, Fegenbush Lane and Beulah Church Road The project is currently in right-of-way acquisition phase with 12 condemnations pending. Expect right-of-way clearance at the end of…

FRANKFORT, Ky.(April 13, 2015) – A new children’s book about the Kentucky Governor’s Mansion, titled “Sam Saves the Mansion” is now available as a free, downloadable e-book. Paperback copies of the book are also available for students to read in public libraries and elementary schools across the state. First Lady Jane Beshear, a former teacher,…

Chinese appliance maker to establish research and development facility FRANKFORT Ky. (March 26, 2015) – Governor Steve Beshear and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that Midea America Corporation plans to locate its first U.S. research and development operation in Jefferson County. Midea, the third-largest appliance maker in the world, plans to create up to…

Businesses could qualify for up to $25,000 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2015) – With tax season upon us, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development wants to remind Kentucky’s small business owners that they could be eligible for up to $25,000 in tax credits. The state is offering the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit to eligible…

The Kentucky Lottery has reported record-breaking sales and dividends for fiscal year 2014.  Sales ended the year at $858.8 million with Kentucky’s players receiving prizes of $523.8 million.  An additional $2.1 million in state taxes were withheld from winnings and returned to the Commonwealth and Lottery retailers received record-breaking commissions of $52.8 million. Most importantly,…

Federal student aid programs can help pay college costs The federal government sponsors numerous financial aid programs that can help students and their parents pay college expenses. This brief summary from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) describes the more common federal grant and loan programs. Grants generally do not have to be repaid,…

Offering cleanup grants for brownfield properties  FRANKFORT, Ky.  (Feb 2, 2015) – The Kentucky Brownfield Redevelopment Program in the Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the availability of cleanup grants through the Cleaner Commonwealth Fund (CCF). The CCF is a grant-and-loan fund established with an $850,000 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Grant.…

State tied for fifth in yearly decrease  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 21, 2014) – Kentucky leads the nation in states that had statistically significant over-the-month unemployment rate declines in October 2014, according to a report today from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate dropped to its…

State tied for fifth in yearly decrease FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 21, 2014) – Kentucky leads the nation in states that had statistically significant over-the-month unemployment rate declines in October 2014, according to a report today from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate dropped to its…

Representative Larry Clark received the prestigious Unity Award presented by the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau today at a ceremony in Louisville.  The Unity Award recognizes outstanding achievement in the promotion of unity in the tourism industry. The Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau recognizes service excellence because hospitality is critical for Louisville which attracts 12.7…