Kentucky, the Bluegrass State, was originally part of Virginia and became the 15th state in the Union in 1792. Constituted as a commonwealth, it is located in the East Central United States. The first Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky was a military veteran from Virginia named Isaac Shelby. Governor William Goebel, mortally wounded on January 30, 1900 is the only governor of a U.S. state to have been assassinated while in office.
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The official state site provides the state's history, government, and headlines relevant to the state.. - Kentucky
http://kentucky.gov/
The statewide association for businesses offers information about government affairs which affect commerce, seminars, upcoming events, and details about membership. - Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
http://www.kychamber.com/
The official Web site for the state police gives options to view information about the department, cold cases, internet crimes against children, and Kentucky's most wanted criminals. Additionally, there is a section dedicated to the sex offender registry and to media relations. - Kentucky State Police
http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/
Details about an array of possible attractions and recreational sites are available on this official tourism site. Among the features are a free visitor's guide, wildlife watching information, and details about the World Equestrian Games. - Kentucky Tourism
http://www.kentuckytourism.com/
Office of the State Attorney General
The top lawman in the state offers on his office's website details about campaigns against drug abuse, consumer fraud, and cyber predators. Also contains recent headlines. - Office of the State Attorney General
http://ag.ky.gov/
The Kentucky Office of Employment and Training
Office locations, job seeker services, and labor market information are featured on the state's site for jobs. Also on this site are news and publications available, as well as online filing for unemployment services. - The Kentucky Office of Employment and Training
http://oet.ky.gov/