Sarah Mead Contributing Writer smead@murraystate.edu Gubernatorial candidate Andy Beshear stopped by the Calloway County Democratic Party Headquarters in Murray today as a part of his Team Kentucky bus tour. Beshear was joined by other major democratic candidates for state positions, including his running mate for lieutenant governor, Jacqueline Coleman; Michael Bowman for state treasurer; Heather Read More
Story by Collin Morris, Assistant Sports Editor On Oct. 1, 2013, open enrollment began for Kentucky’s health care exchange known as Kynect – the program went on to become known as one of the most successful implementations of former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act. Four years later, former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear faced the Read More
(WITH VIDEO) – Kind words and congratulations filled Lovett Auditorium Friday as the University community and many others from across the Commonwealth and nation celebrated President Bob Davies’ investiture. Spanning the stage sat notable speakers ranging from Gov. Steve Beshear to Board of Regents members and Richard O. Davies, Bob Davies’ father. The investiture ceremony marked Read More
Gov. Steve Beshear signed House Bill 7, the agency bonds bill allowing universities to self-fund needed projects on their campuses Thursday. Beshear said the bill would allow for the creation of more than 5,100 jobs – all at no cost to the state’s General Fund. “At a time when we are pushing our students to Read More
Gov. Steve Beshear announced today that Dippin’ Dots LLC plans to expand operations in Paducah, creating 30 new, full-time jobs and investing more than $3.1 million in the project. Dippin’ Dots currently employs 170 workers, 60 of whom live in Paducah. Operational improvements will include purchasing energy efficient equipment, upgrading processes and renovating the facility. Read More
The Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Committee is maintaining relationships with surrounding area chambers to endorse possible legislation that would increase the speed limit on U.S. 68/Ky. Hwy. 80 to 65 mph. The combined federal and state highway project intertwines east across Kentucky and acts as a vital transportation route for cities like Murray, Read More
Gov. Steve Beshear announced German automotive supplier iwis (pronounced ee-vis and written in lower case) will establish its first U.S.-based manufacturing operation in Murray next year. The new company will move into the 119,000-square-foot old Webasto plant that closed down north of Murray in 2008 and bring 75 new jobs to the region. The announcement Read More
House Speaker Greg Stumbo (D-Prestonsburg, Ky.) is prolonging the Frankfort fight to make the University of Pikeville a state institution. The Democrat state Senate leader told reporters Monday he will not support any extra higher education funding until the Appalachian private college is adopted into the state school system. “You know if they want my Read More