Rose is the only female caretaker among the 12 caretakers who work at Kentucky’s four State Veterans Cemeteries, and one of the few at state or federal cemeteries nationwide. Read more.
Firefighters Return Home from Georgia
A crew of 11 firefighters from the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) returned home from Georgia over the July 16 weekend after much needed rainfall helped quell wildfires that had started in early June. Read more.
Kentucky Horse Park Welcomes Newest Employee, White Prince
Opportunities to Grow
Parenting Resources and Tips
'Spare Time' Successes: Shipley Drives the Wheels of Success
Submit Your 'Spare Time' Success Story
NEA Honors Steve Beshear with America's Greatest Education Governor Award
On June 30, 2011, the National Education Association announced that Gov. Steve Beshear of Kentucky is this year’s recipient of the America’s Greatest Education Governor Award. Read more.
Award for Best IT Collaboration among Organizations
Kentucky State Police Announce 2010 Awards
Forestry Employee Awarded for Wildland Fire Prevention Efforts
Governor’s Minority Management Trainee Program Graduates Class of 2011
Kentucky Insurance Commissioner Heads National Committee
Arbor Day Foundation Elects State Forester to Board of Trustees
Burgin Recognized for Savings to the State
Congratulations to 2010 ESAC Safety Award Winners
2011 Kentucky Public Service Recognition Week Poster Contest
Governor's Ambassador Awards Program Now Accepting Nominations
Office of Employment and Training Introduces Employee Recognition Program
People Helping People: It's a Kentucky Tradition!
The 2011 Kentucky Employees Charitable Campaign kicked off on Tuesday, July 19 with a showcase of Kentucky’s finest! Read more.
Go Frankfort Challenges State Employees to Get Involved
Six Kentucky State Parks Offer Horseback Riding
You don’t have to own a horse to get to ride one at six Kentucky State Parks. Read more.
KDLA Offers Free, Online Training in August
Greenbo Lake to Host International Classic Cuisine Hawaiian Luau Night
Upcoming Events in Agriculture
Gov. Beshear Praises Veterans Affairs for Saving Taxpayers $2 Million from Utility Improvements at Nursing Homes
Governor Steve Beshear congratulated the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs on its use of a Green Bank Kentucky loan to make substantial utility improvements at three state veterans nursing homes. Read more.
Adopt-A-Highway Poster Contest
Invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle Found in Ohio
Save Kentucky’s Hemlocks Project Receives Grant from Toyota
Repurpose Your Solar Yard Lights
Share Your Green Tips!
Kentucky Deferred Compensation Expo 2011
Employees may have up to two hours of paid time off, plus reasonable travel time, to attend one Kentucky Deferred Comp (KDC) Participant Education Expo in 2011. Read more.
Planning and Preparing for a College Education
Money Works
First Onsite Employee Care Clinics Offer FREE Services
As part of a new pilot program, state employees can now visit any of the four Frankfort-based Employee Care Clinics, administered by First Onsite, for free. Read more.
KEHPing Well: Getting Started Online and at Work
Wellness Events
Preparing for the Start of the School Year
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
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