Kentucky Governor, Lt. Governor and First Lady Unveil New Websites

June 4, 2004

In a continuing effort to increase usability, consistency and improve the look and feel of state government Web sites, Governor Fletcher, Lt. Governor Steve Pence and First Lady Glenna Fletcher unveiled new Web sites recently. The sites are integrated with the state's Web site, www.kentucky.gov, and take advantage of a similar look, a similar content management system, the power of the Google search engine and improved information delivery.

The Governor's site now includes better ways to stay informed about the Governor’s activities. The Initiatives and Accomplishments pages help track the Governor’s policy goals and achievements as the Fletcher administration restores hope for Kentuckians. The Governor’s Journal will provide access to photos, news releases, news coverage and audio clips from the Governor’s events. Other elements of the site are reorganized and given a new, bolder look.

"The Web is a vital tool for communication and a reflection of our commonwealth’s progress in the New Economy. I want my site to reflect strongly on the achievements of our state and provide yet another opportunity to showcase our great commonwealth,” said Governor Fletcher. “This site will be an effective and important source of information about the activities of my Administration.”

The new Web site is part of the Governor’s continuing efforts to incorporate electronic media as part of a comprehensive communications outreach with the citizens of Kentucky. In April, Governor Fletcher was the first Kentucky Governor to interact with Kentuckians in an online forum. A pilot project is currently underway to bring live streaming video of the Governor's press conferences to the state's Web site.

To visit the Governor's official Web site, with links to the Lt. Governor's site and the First Lady's site, go to: http://governor.ky.gov.

For more information contact: Doug Hogan, Jeannie Lausche, Jason Keller
502-564-2611

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