Four KSP Post 13 Hazard Telecommunicators, J.J. Farler, Deanna Whitaker, Brenda Standafer and Greta Huff were recognized for their performance during an incident on Sept. 11, 2010. Read more.
Treasury to Kentucky!
Do you own an old inactive savings account? Have you paid a utility deposit that was never refunded to you? Has a loved one passed away and perhaps left a safe deposit box? The Kentucky State Treasury (KST) may be acting as the guardian of your unclaimed assets. Read more.
Attorney General Conway Unveils New 'I Care about Kids' License Plate
New Pet Policy at Kentucky State Parks
Golf Discount Card Available for Kentucky State Parks Golf Trail
KHRIS Moves Kentucky into the 21st Century
Coping with Crises
"Spare Time" Successes: Brown Devotes Spare Time to Kings Center and Kolokowsky Wins Half-marathon
Free Book Provides Advice to Adults Returning to College
Free GED Tests Offered Statewide through June
START Member Self-Service – Coming This Fall!
Lesser Celandine Named Kentucky’s Least Wanted Plant of 2011
KESS
Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear joined Personnel Cabinet Secretary Tim Longmeyer on January 26, 2011 to recognize state employees for their suggestions, which are projected to save the Commonwealth nearly $9.5 million in the first year of implementation and more than $47 million over five years. Read more.
Kentucky Employee Suggestion System
Seven Officers Honored for Highway Safety Efforts
Kentucky Woodland Owners Association Recognizes Kentucky Division of Forestry’s Steve Gray as Outstanding Service Forester
KET’s Education Division Recognized with NETA’s 2010 Enterprise and Innovation Award
Transportation Employees Recognized for Work with AASHTO
Shooting Incident Challenges KSP Telecommunicators at Hazard Post
KDF Employee Receives Award for Wildlife Photo
ABC Investigative Auditor Angi Brown Passes CPA Exams
ISTE Recognizes KIDS, Duvall
SCN Wins Awards for Food and Nutrition Programs
Travel and Tourism Department Wins Award for Online Ad
Governor's Ambassador Awards Now Accepting Nominations
Nominations Sought for Livingston Taylor Ethics Award
Calling for Applications for the Executive Safety Advisory Committee Award
KECC
The Kentucky Employees Charitable Campaign (KECC) is a partnership of Kentucky state employees and six accredited state-wide charities, who together work to make a significant difference in the lives of our families, friends and neighbors throughout the Commonwealth. Read more.
Secretary Sparrow Named 2011 KECC Chair
KSP Trooper Island Raffle Features 2011 Ford Mustang with V-8 Power
KSP Scavenger Hunt Offers Fun and Prizes
Go Frankfort Schedules Community Volunteer Day for May 21
Parks Offer Free Admission Coupons for Children
Children can get a good look at Kentucky history with a special offer from Kentucky State Parks. Children receive free admission to state park museums and historic sites with every adult admission purchased through Oct. 31, 2011. Read more.
Kentucky State Park Historic Sites and Museums Offer Free Admission Coupon for Children
Pennyrile Forest Offers Canoe Trips on the Tradewater
Spirits of Butler Paranormal Weekend May 14-15
Kenlake Offers Dinner Theater Starting June 24
New Website Details Green Initiatives
In conjunction with Earth Day, Gov. Steve Beshear announced that the Commonwealth of Kentucky has launched a new website of “all things green” in state government. Read more.
Governor Beshear Announces Website Detailing State Government’s Many “Green” Initiatives
Did You Know…You Can Recycle Your Personal Paper Items for Free?
State Office Building Green Team Hosts 2011 Go Green Expo
Carpool KY
Adopt-a-Highway
Green Tip: Submitted by Sarah Blackwell, Department of Revenue
Deferred Comp Adds Live Chat Feature As part of its January 2011 Plan enhancements, Kentucky Deferred Compensation added a Live Chat feature to the KDC Plan website. Read more.
Have You Taken Advantage of Live Chat Online?
Student Aid Programs Geared Toward Military
Become Money Smart from the Comfort of Your Home
KDLA Offers Free, Online Money Management Course
Money Works
KEHPing Well
Spring has arrived in the Bluegrass and with the change of seasons comes the opportunity to go outside to enjoy the sunshine and various activities in your communities. Our own Journey to Wellness website is filled with resources to get you moving and enjoying a healthier you. Read more.
KEHPing Well: Getting Started Online and at Work
Journey to Wellness Celebrates Dress in Blue Day for Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Allergy Tips
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