PPT-Kentucky Economics Association

October 2014 Paul Coomes PhD Emeritus Professor of Economics University of Louisville Nine Economic Regions of Kentucky provocative facts policy challenges for future What was Kentuckys . (areas that have similar landforms). Bluegrass Region. Geography. In the Bluegrass Region they think the grass is blue. But, it is not actually blue. “Bluegrass” is just a type of a grass that was planted here many years ago.. Industrial Hemp. Hemp has been grown for over 12,000 years. Hemp . was a major crop in . Kentucky early 1900’s and again during World . War II. .. The United States is the only industrialized nation that does not allow production of industrial hemp. Board Orientation. February 2011. 2. UWKY . Board Member Orientation. Overview . Responsibilities of Boards. How We Serve Our Members. Customer . Satisfaction. Financial Overview. 3. United Way of Kentucky. 32. nd. Annual Winter Conference. February 6, 2014 . Presentation by:. Juva Barber. Executive Director. Kentuckians for Better Transportation. Working for . All. Modes of Transportation. Air Highways Public Rail Waterways. The Kentucky Derby is the most famous horse race in the world. The race takes place the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Many famous people, politicians, and people from all around the world visit Kentucky for the Derby. . This part of Kentucky is relatively flat lying, with numerous lakes, ponds, sloughs, and swamps. Since it is made up of mostly sediment, the soils are easily eroded. . The Jackson Purchase is the lowest spot in the commonwealth at only 260 feet above sea level.. Energy Development & Independence. April 24, 2014. Achieving Voluntary Efficiency Goals: The Kentucky Approach . 1. Cooperative Agreement with DOE. 2. Partnership:. Initiative funded by Cooperative Agreement with US DOE. The first Kentucky Derby was held on May 17, 1875, and was won by Aristides. Oliver Lewis, a black jockey, was the rider. Admission to the first Derby was only 50 cents.. History. THE RACE. The horses race for 1 ¼ miles which takes about 2 minutes.. KENTUCKY PUBLIC. SERVICE COMMISSION. 1. Overview. Kentucky. Power Plant Retirements. Electricity Cost Changes. Regional Trends. National Trends. Future Generation. Issues to Watch. Policy Academy . 2. February 2011. 2. UWKY . Board Member Orientation. Overview . Responsibilities of Boards. How We Serve Our Members. Customer . Satisfaction. Financial Overview. 3. United Way of Kentucky. Incorporated in 1984. It’s A New . Day For. Kaic. Unification. Bring industry together under one voice.. Enhance collaboration. Facilitate partnerships. Promotion. Internally . Make Kentuckians aware of current capability and future potential. Notes. Ways the environment promoted/restricted human activities during early settlement of Kentucky. Promoted . Restricted. Full of natural resources. Land was good for farming. Ohio River was used for transportation. Kentucky Opioid Response Effort: State Targeted Response (STR) State Opioid Response (SOR ) Shelly Steiner Prevention Implementation Specialist April 9, 2019 Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit Statement of Purpose