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44 min ago | Lexington Herald-Leader

Judge denies Beshear's motion to dismiss Tea Party lawsuit

Franklin Circuit Judge Philip Shepherd denied a request by Gov. Steve Beshear to dismiss a Tea Party lawsuit challenging the legality of the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, US Governors, Kentucky, Kentucky Government, Health Insurance, Health

Wed May 22, 2013

WDRB-TV Louisville

OPINION | Kentucky Dems Need A New Bert Combs

In the documentary Bert Combs, Governor from the Mountains , the late Thomas D. Clark, Kentucky's most eminent historian, said that Combs dragged Kentucky into the Twentieth Century against its will.

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Related Topix: Kentucky, Kentucky Government, US News, US Governors, Opinion

WTVF Nashville

Doctor shortage to worsen under Medicaid expansion

The planned expansion of Kentucky's Medicaid program coupled with a push to help the uninsured obtain health coverage will worsen the state's shortage of physicians.

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Related Topix: Medicaid, Health, US Governors

Tue May 21, 2013

WTVF Nashville

Beshear names replacement for tourism secretary

Gov. Steve Beshear announced Monday that Bob Stewart is his pick to replace Marcheta Sparrow, who is retiring at the end of the month.

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Business Journal

Kentucky gets $3M grant to help displaced Comair workers

Kentucky will receive a federal grant totaling nearly $3 million to assist workers who have been affected by the closure of Comair in Erlanger, Ky.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Lexington Herald-Leader

Judge considers request to dismiss lawsuit challenging Kentucky health exchange

Franklin Circuit Judge Philip Shepherd said Monday he planned to make a ruling as soon as possible on Gov.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Kentucky, US Governors, US News, Tea Party, Health Insurance, Health, Medicaid

Independent

Stumbo wants redistricting resolved

House Speaker Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, on Monday filed a response to a federal suit asking courts to require the General Assembly to redraw state legislative maps and at the same time called for a special session to end the controversy.

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Related Topix: Kentucky, US Governors, US News

WTVF Nashville

Judge to rule soon in Ky. health exchange case

A judge will rule "as soon as possible" on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Kentucky Health Benefits Exchange that Gov.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Tea Party, US News

Sun May 19, 2013

Columbia Magazine

Green Co. group awarded $20,000 for Heifer Chain Program

Green Co. group awarded $20,000 for Heifer Chain Program From Commonwealth News Service The Green County Cattlemen's Association was approved for $20,000 in Green County funds to implement a youth heifer chain program to increase youth involvement in the livestock industry.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, US Governors, Georgetown, KY

Columbia Magazine

Gov. Beshear appoints Chad Shively as PVA for Taylor County, KY

Gov. Beshear appoints Chad Shively as PVA for Taylor County, KY Among his appointments today, Governor Steve Beshear appointed Chad Shively, current Deputy PVA in Taylor County, KY, to the top post, Property Valuation Administrator, according to an announcement from the Governor's Communications office in late afternoon, at 5:12pmET, Friday, May ... (more)

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Related Topix: US Governors, Taylor County, KY, Shively, KY

Fri May 17, 2013

WKRN

Kentucky tourism secretary retiring this month

A member of Gov. Steve Beshear's cabinet, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Marcheta Sparrow, is retiring at the end of May.

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Thu May 16, 2013

News Democrat

Governor visits Lewisburg

Chris Cooper/NDL photos Governor Steve Beshear talks with Lewisburg Mayor Tina Callahan-Dye during his visit to the city's new fire station.

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West Kentucky News

Lasher & White meet with Governor Beshear on fishing

Livingston County Judge Executive Chris Lasher and Lyon County Judge Executive Wade White met with the Governor last Wednesday in Frankfort.

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JD Supra

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - May 15, 2013

Last week the Senate agreed to vote on Marilyn Tavenner's nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ; the Department of Health and Human Services announced an initiative that will give consumers information on what hospitals charge and posted an initial set of data on CMS' website; two major Medicare authorizing committees ... (more)

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Manufacturing.net

Kobe Aluminum To Expand In Bowling Green, Ky., Create 100 Jobs

Bowling Green, KY, May 15, 2013 - Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear today joined company and local officials to break ground on an 87,000 square foot addition to Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products , LLC advanced manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, representing $66 million of new capital investment and the addition of At today's groundbreaking ... (more)

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KFVS12

Bowling Green plant to add 100 full-time jobs

An auto parts maker is adding a new building and 100 full-time jobs to its operation in Bowling Green.

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Wed May 15, 2013

WDRB-TV Louisville

Gov. Beshear seeks Democrat to challenge Sen. McConnell

Historically, an open-air train ride has been a central part of the Zoo experience, but no rides have been available since the June 2009 train crash.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Mitch McConnell, US Governors, Louisville, KY

Jessamine Journal

Jessamine law-enforcement agencies yet to ticket anyone for texting while driving

Since House Bill 415, known as the texting while driving law, was signed into law by Gov.

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Independent

Campaign to back health exchange

The Affordable Health Care Act and - according to Gov. Steve Beshear - a healthier lifestyle for citizens are coming to Kentucky.

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WTVF Nashville

Beshear active in seeking McConnell challenger

Gov. Steve Beshear says he's part of efforts to recruit a Democrat to challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in next year's election in Kentucky.

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