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Gov. Beshear Invites Kentuckians to Observe Moment of Silence Friday for Connecticut School Shooting Victims

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Steve Beshear today asked Kentuckians to observe a moment of silence Friday morning for the victims of last week’s school shooting in Newtown, Conn.

Governor breaks ground on latest improvements for I-69

Will reconstruct KY 109 interchange at Dawson Springs

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Steve Beshear today joined with local and state officials in Hopkins County to break ground for reconstruction of an interchange for the Commonwealth’s newest interstate highway – I-69

Lawrence County Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

 

Attorney General Jack Conway has announced the arrest and indictment of a Lawrence County man for possession and distribution of child pornography.

Governor Signs Emergency Regulations Making Synthetic Cannabinoids Schedule 1 Substance

FRANKFORT, KY – Governor Steve Beshear has signed emergency regulations to place newly identified synthetic cannabinoids under Schedule 1 of the Kentucky Controlled Substances Act.

The action represents the first time synthetic substances have been banned by administrative regulation instead of by statute, a change allowed by the passage of House Bill 481 in the 2012 session.

Gov. Beshear launches designated driving campaign

Program urges people to 'Be a ‘HERO, be a designated driver’

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Steve Beshear today launched Kentucky’s HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers, encouraging people to participate in designated driving programs throughout Kentucky and the nation. The national campaign was established by the family of Navy Ensign John Elliott of Atlantic County, NJ, who was killed in 2000 in a head-on collision with a drunken driver.

 

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