Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels’s office has released his travel plans for an upcoming trip to China and Japan. Daniels and his companions will spend much of their time focusing on economic development.
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Beshear To Visit India, Daniels To Visit China And Japan
For the first time, a sitting Kentucky governor will visit India. Governor Steve Beshear departs for Mumbai and New Delhi Friday.
TELL Survey To Seek Teachers’ Opinions On Education
Set to launch next March, the survey is a chance for educators and administrators statewide to air their views on teaching and learning conditions. Gov. Beshear says it’s a unique opportunity for teachers to really speak out.
Beshear Signs Death Warrant, Waits On Two Due To Drug Shortage
Governor Steve Beshear was recently asked to sign three death warrants. He signed one, but held off on two others, citing a shortage of Sodium thiopental (Pentathol), which is used in lethal injection executions.
Public Education Forums To Be Held Across Kentucky Tuesday
Ten cities will host two-hour forums beginning at 7 pm. The discussions are part of Governor Steve Beshear’s Transforming Education in Kentucky initiative and will focus on topics such as education attainment and technology.
State Workers Voice Concerns Over Furloughs
Beginning Labor Day weekend, state employees in Kentucky must start taking mandatory furlough days. And lawmakers in Frankfort are getting an earful about the plan.
Beshear Surprised By Sampling Bill's Treatment
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear says he’s surprised a bourbon sampling bill is struggling in the special session in Frankfort.
Three New US Energy Plans Worry Governor
Today, President Barack Obama announced three major energy and environmental initiatives designed to reduce dependence on foreign oil as well as reduce global warming emissions. But as WFPL’s Kristin Espeland Gourlay reports, Kentucky’s response was less than enthusiastic.
Kentucky Arts Council Deals With More Cuts
With further budget cuts being proposed by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, the Kentucky Arts Council is looking at ways to further trim its budget. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. One of the prominent topics at the recent meeting of the Kentucky Arts Council’s board of directors was further budget reductions. Due to falling state revenues over… Continue reading Kentucky Arts Council Deals With More Cuts
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