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(FRANKFORT, Ky.)— For a limited time and effective immediately, eligible Kentucky adults can take each module of the GED® test at the reduced cost of $10, a savings of $20. The offer is being made possible in Kentucky through $20 limited-time vouchers using federal Workforce Investment Act funds. Through the offer, the full GED® test…

Kentucky’s growth story continues to be positive. In 2013, Kentucky announced 281 new location and expansion projects which will create more than 14,000 jobs and $3.3 billion in new investment. Kentucky ranked 1st among all states in the percentage growth of new business. (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) Last year, almost 40%…

$600 million available in competitive federal grants for targeted training and apprenticeship programs, deadline is July 7 FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 27, 2014) – The Kentucky Labor Cabinet is urging employers, unions and community colleges in the Commonwealth to join recent national efforts to support job-driven training and registered apprenticeship. Governor Steve Beshear expressed support of…

More than 413,000 enrolled in healthcare coverage through kynect since October 1 FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 22, 2014) – More than one in every 10 Kentuckians now have affordable health care – many for the first time – thanks to the successful initial open enrollment period for kynect, Kentucky’s state-based health benefit exchange. Governor Steve Beshear…

Kentuckians who encountered problems have until midnight Friday to enroll FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 10, 2014) – More than 30,000 individuals signed up for healthcare coverage during the April 4-11 kynect special enrollment period, bringing total kynect enrollment to over 402,000. The deadline to apply for subsidies and purchase new affordable health coverage ends at midnight…

There’s still time to get signed up before 2014 open enrollment ends March 31 FRANKFORT, Ky.  (March 14, 2014) – More than 300,000 Kentuckians are now enrolled in new healthcare coverage through kynect, and that number is expected to grow as we enter the final two weeks of open enrollment. Nearly half of all kynect…

For fiscal year 2013, the Kentucky Lottery achieved record-breaking sales and dividends. Sales ended the year at $846,6 million. Sales of the draw games grew to $324.4 million, a $6.8 million increase from the previous fiscal year. Scratch-off ticket sales grew as well to a record-breaking $522.2 million, a $16.3 million increase. Kentucky’s players received…

Ford’s investment to increase production of F-Series Super Duty trucks FRANKFORT Ky. (Jan. 30, 2014) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined company officials and local leaders in Louisville to announce Ford will boost production capacity at the Kentucky Truck Plant (KTP) to meet surging demand for F-Series Super Duty trucks. The increase will create 350…

Commonwealth finds ‘strong investor demand’ for bonds, federal loan secured  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 13, 2013) – Investors this week snapped up nearly $728 million in revenue bonds and notes that will help finance the Downtown Crossing of the Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project. Kentucky then completed the financing plan by closing on a low-cost…

Beginning 22nd year as Speaker Pro Tem Frankfort, KY—Today, Representative Larry Clark filed for re-election to the 46th District in the House of Representatives.  Rep. Clark has been the representative for the district since 1984.  “I’m proud of my 100% voting record and vow to continue to be a leader on issues important to my…