8 February 2012, 7:36 pm
DesMoinesRegister.comPanel OKs limit on state debtLouisville Courier-JournalJoe Bowen, R-Owensboro, said the 6 percent limit is a standard that bond-rating agencies consider important in assigning a rating to a state. Bowen also said it's a standard that Kentucky governors and legislators have t... Read More »
8 February 2012, 5:09 pm
Former Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo makes appearance on Issues & AnswersWKYTHe may not be in Frankfort anymore, but former Lieutenant Governor and Hazard native Daniel Mongiardo is still sharing his thoughts on Kentucky politics. During a recent interview with WYMT, Mongiardo talked about the probl... Read More »
8 February 2012, 3:02 pm
Beshear says Kentucky lawmakers 'have plenty of time' to pass gambling amendmentThe RepublicAP FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steve Beshear is expecting a proposal to amend the state Constitution to allow casino-style gambling to be filed soon. Beshear said his gambling proposal, which has yet to b... Read More »
8 February 2012, 11:29 am
Lexington Herald LeaderBeshear: 'Plenty of time' left to consider expanded gamblingLexington Herald LeaderBy Jack Brammer — jbrammer@herald-leader.com Gov. Steve Beshear and other state and federal officials spoke about Kentucky's drug problems at the Kentucky Prescription Drug Abuse S... Read More »
7 February 2012, 6:04 pm
Louisville.comGovernor fires CHFS director; is Tina Heavrin next? [Opinion: The Arena]Louisville.comby Thomas McAdam Governor Steve Beshear gave the axe today to Janie Miller, Secretary of Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS). In the official press release announcing the move... Read More »
2 February 2012, 10:47 pm
Cybergrass Bluegrass Music NewsKentucky Governor and Tom T. Hall Announce New Country Music Highway ProgramsCybergrass Bluegrass Music NewsFrankfort, KY (January 31, 2012) – Today, Governor Steve Beshear, Country Music Highway committee members, TourSEKY members and Country Music Hall of Fame Memb... Read More »
31 January 2012, 9:43 pm
Kentucky governor announces austerity budgetWorld Socialist Web SiteBy Naomi Spencer Kentucky's Democratic Governor Steve Beshear proposed budget cuts of 8.4 percent for many state agencies and spending freezes for other critical areas. Among the most austere budgets in Kentucky history, the pla... Read More »
31 January 2012, 7:15 pm
Lexington Herald LeaderKentucky Governor Steve Beshear assails David Williams over gambling billLouisville Courier-JournalFRANKFORT, KY. — In a day of harsh exchanges, Gov. Steve Beshear on Tuesday accused Senate President David Williams of trying to intimidate senators over the casino gambling am... Read More »
26 January 2012, 9:28 pm
CompatiblePokerKentucky Governor Says Casino Gambling is NearCompatiblePokerGroundwork has been laid to introduce a proposal that could see casino gambling legalized in the state of Kentucky. The Governor of Kentucky, Steve Beshear said that they were in the final stages of finalizing the wording of... Read More »
18 January 2012, 1:01 am
kypost.comKentucky Governor Steve Beshear proposes austere state budgetLouisville Courier-JournalGovernor Steve Beshear,right, and state budget director Mary Lassiter review notes on the state budget in the Governors office. January 17, 2012 / Aaron Borton/ Special to The Courier-Journal FRANKFORT, ... Read More »