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for "specific essential services", saying "If the legislative department fails to appropriate funds deemed sufficient to operate the executive department at a desired level of services, the executive department must serve the citizenry as best it can with what it is given. If the citizenry deems those services insufficient, it will exercise its own constitutional power β the ballot." Chief
Justice Joseph Lambert dissented, claiming the executive spending plan was necessary. Two other justices, in a separate opinion, disagreed with the majority that federal and state constitutional mandates should still be funded in the absence of a budget. In their dissent, they argued that the threat of a government shutdown would act as an impetus for the General Assembly to engage in timely budget-making. The decision took no retroactive steps to change the actions it ruled unconstitutional, but it served as a precedent for any future cases of budgetary gridlock.
1457:. Stumbo challenged this third appointment, claiming that Burdette's refusal to serve created only one vacancy on the court, and that the case could be tried with six justices. The Kentucky Supreme Court sustained Stumbo's complaint. In a 4β2 ruling issued May 18, 2006, the Kentucky Supreme Court barred the grand jury from issuing further indictments against individuals covered by Fletcher's blanket pardon, reversing the Court of Appeals. The ruling did not affect indictments for crimes allegedly committed after the pardon was issued. The Supreme Court also held that the grand jury could issue a general report of its findings at the conclusion of its investigation, but left open the question of whether the names of unindicted individuals could appear in the report. A later decision by the Court of Appeals found that unindicted individuals could not be named in the report.
1192:, to begin October 27, 2004. To address the opposition, Fletcher called a special session of the legislature to begin October 5, 2004. Although the state was still operating under an executive spending plan, Fletcher did not include the budget or his tax reform proposal in the session's agenda, a move praised by both parties, allowing them to focus only on concerns over the health plan. In a fifteen-day session, the General Assembly passed a plan that allocated $ 190 million more to health insurance for state workers and restored many of the most popular benefits in the previous insurance plan. Immediately after the session adjourned, the Kentucky Educators Association voted to cancel their proposed strike.
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for tax reform that he claimed was "revenue neutral" and would "modernize" the state tax code. The plan was drafted with input from seven
Democratic legislators in the House, none of them in leadership roles, leading to claims that Fletcher was trying to circumvent House leadership. As the session wore on, Republicans insisted on tying the tax reform package to the proposed state budget, while Democrats wanted to vote on the measures separately. Despite last minute attempts at a compromise as the session drew to a close, the Assembly passed neither the tax reform package nor a state budget. The contentious session ended with only a few accomplishments, including passage of a fetal homicide law, an anti-
1343:. Only the additional charge against Nighbert was alleged to have occurred after Fletcher issued the pardon. On October 24, 2005, Fletcher filed a motion asking Franklin Circuit Court Judge William Graham to order the grand jury to stop issuing indictments for offenses that occurred prior to the blanket pardon; only the names of indicted officials could be included in the jury's final report. On November 16, Graham ruled that the grand jury could continue issuing indictments, but in a separate ruling, dismissed the indictments against Fletcher's staff and volunteer advisors on grounds that they were covered by the pardon. Graham did not rule on the latest indictment against Nighbert. The
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Assembly into special session later in the year. In July, Fletcher called the session and included 67 items on its agenda. Democrats in the state House of Representatives maintained that none of the items were urgent enough to warrant a special session. They claimed the call was an attempt by Fletcher to boost his sagging poll numbers against Beshear, and the House adjourned after only 90 minutes without acting on any of Fletcher's agenda. Fletcher denied the claims and insisted that a tax incentive program was needed immediately to keep the state in the running for a proposed
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administration" but did not admit any wrongdoing personally. Fletcher also acknowledged that Stumbo's prosecution of the case " necessary and proper of his constitutional duty" and ensured that abuses of the merit system would be ended. In addition to dropping the charges against
Fletcher, Stumbo conceded that any violations by Fletcher's administration were "without malice". Four members of the state Personnel Board who were appointed by Fletcher were required to step down. Their replacements would be chosen by Fletcher from a list provided by Stumbo.
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was not about a few people here and there who made some mistakes as
Governor Ernie Fletcher had claimed," and lamented that the blanket pardon issued by Fletcher, coupled with Fletcher taking the Fifth, made it "difficult to get to the bottom of the facts of this case....As a result, in part forced to rely on documentary evidence to piece together the facts of the case." Fletcher opined that the allegations in the report were inconsistent with his settlement with Stumbo, which acknowledged that Fletcher's administration acted "without malice."
800:, chair of the committee's employer/employee relations subcommittee, chose Fletcher as his vice-chair. The committee's purpose is to oversee the rules for employer-paid health plans, among other issues, and although it is rare for a freshman legislator to attain a committee leadership post, Boehner cited Fletcher's experience in the medical field and work on reforming the Kentucky health care system as reasons for the appointment. Fletcher also served as a member of the House Committees on
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1524:, Kentucky's other Republican senator, and Lieutenant Governor Pence. In the primary, Fletcher garnered over 50% of the vote and secured the party's nomination. His rival Northup struggled with name recognition and found few areas of support outside the Louisville district she represented in Congress. She garnered 36.5% of the vote, with the remaining 13.4% going to Billy Harper. Democrats nominated former Lieutenant Governor
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judicial review by a
Franklin County circuit court judge approved Fletcher's spending plan but forbade spending on new capital projects and programs. In late December 2004, a judge ruled that Fletcher's plan could continue to govern spending until the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2005, but "thereafter" executive spending was to be limited to "funds demonstrated to be for limited and specific essential services."
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900:, the leader of Kentucky's Republican Party, to run for governor and formed an exploratory committee the same year. On December 2, 2002, he announced that he would run on a ticket with McConnell aide Hunter Bates. Early in 2003, a Republican college student named Curtis Shain challenged Bates' candidacy on grounds that he did not meet the residency requirements set forth for the
441:. He left the Air Force after budget cuts reduced his squadron's flying time and earned a degree in medicine, hoping to earn a spot as a civilian on a space mission. Deteriorating eyesight eventually ended those hopes, and he entered private practice as a physician and conducted services as a Baptist lay minister. He became active in politics and was elected to the
1010:, Fletcher held a two-to-one fundraising advantage over Chandler. A sex-for-favors scandal that ensnared sitting Democratic governor Paul Patton, as well as a predicted $ 710 million shortfall in the upcoming budget, damaged the entire Democratic slate of candidates' chances for election. Fletcher capitalized on these issues, promising to "clean up the mess" in
1133:(FAA) found that the crew of Fletcher's plane maintained radio contact with air traffic officials and received clearance to enter the restricted air space. The investigation determined that miscommunication by air traffic controllers sparked the panic, and in the aftermath of the incident, the FAA adopted policies to prevent future errors of a similar nature.
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gambling, rather than the merit system investigation, the central issue. Beshear favored holding a referendum on a constitutional amendment to allow expanded casino gambling in the state, while
Fletcher maintained that expanded gambling would bring an increase in crime and societal ills. The gambling
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The grand jury continued its investigation, issuing five more indictments after
Fletcher issued his blanket pardon. Two were returned against members of Fletcher's staff, and two were against unpaid advisors to Fletcher. The fifth was issued against Acting Secretary Nighbert for retaliation against a
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to the nine indicted administration officials and issued a blanket pardon for "any and all persons who have committed, or may be accused of committing, any offense" with regard to the investigation. Fletcher exempted himself from the blanket pardon. The next day, Fletcher was called to testify before
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were notable exceptions. Fletcher's position cost him the support of the
Kentucky Medical Association (KMA). After contributing to his campaign against Scorsone in 1998, KMA backed Scotty Baesler's bid to regain his old seat from Fletcher in 2000. However, Baesler only captured 35 percent of the vote
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and gallbladder disease. After surgery to remove the gallbladder, Fletcher developed a blood infection that slowed his recovery, but was discharged from the hospital on March 1. Days later, he returned to St. Joseph's with a blood clot which had to be dissolved, resulting in another five-day stay in
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General Assembly had failed to pass a biennial budget; the first occurred in 2002 under Governor Patton. When the fiscal year ended without a budget in place, responsibility for state expenditures fell to Fletcher. As it had been in
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on major state highways to 70 mph (110 km/h), and implementing new safety requirements for social workers and coal miners. Additional legislation stalled after negotiations over how to make the state's retirement system solvent reached an impasse. Fletcher indicated that he would consider
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issued a 4β3 decision stating that the General Assembly had acted unconstitutionally by not passing a budget and that Fletcher had acted outside his constitutional authority by spending money not specifically appropriated by the legislature. The majority opinion rejected the lower court's exception
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Throughout Fletcher's term, the Kentucky Senate was controlled by Republicans, while Democrats held a majority in the state House of Representatives. Consequently, Fletcher had difficulty getting legislation enacted in the General Assembly. Early in the 2004 legislative session, he presented a plan
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The grand jury issued its report on the investigation in October 2006, and a judge ordered it released to the public on November 16. The report categorized the Fletcher administration's actions as "a widespread and coordinated plan to violate merit hiring laws." It charged that "This investigation
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One of Fletcher's priorities that was not resolved during the session was the correction of unintended tax increases on businesses that resulted from the tax reform plan passed in 2005. Fletcher called a special legislative session for mid-June so that the legislature could amend the plan and also
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of the Saint Joseph Medical Foundation, an organization that solicits private gifts to Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lexington. In 1989, Fletcher's church called him to become its unpaid pastor, but over the years, he grew to question some of the church's doctrines, desiring it to become
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when news of the investigation broke, conceded via telephone news conference that his office may have made "mistakes" with regard to hiring that stemmed from not having a formal process for handling employment recommendations. Upon his return from Japan, Fletcher denied that the "mistakes" by his
1222:. In exchange, corporate taxes were lowered, as were income taxes for individuals who earned less than $ 75,000 annually; 300,000 low-wage earners were dropped from the income tax rolls altogether. The Assembly also passed a budget for the remainder of the biennium, abolished the state's public
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criticized Fletcher for not firing the indicted officials when he issued the pardons. Fletcher also called for the firing of state Republican Party chair Darrell Brock Jr. due to Brock's role in the merit scandal. The state Republican executive committee met on September 17, but did not act on
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poll found Fletcher's approval rating at 38 percent, tying the lowest rating reached by his predecessor, Paul E. Patton, during the sex scandal that tarnished his administration. On September 14, 2005, Fletcher fired nine employees, including four of the nine he pardoned two weeks earlier. The
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filed suit asking for a determination on the extent of Fletcher's ability to spend without legislative approval. A similar suit, filed after the 2002 session ended in deadlock, was rendered moot when the legislature passed a budget in a special session prior to the conclusion of the lawsuit. A
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Fletcher made economic development a priority, and Kentucky ranked fourth among all U.S. states in number of jobs created during his administration. One of his first actions as governor was to reorganize the executive branch, condensing the number of cabinet positions from fourteen to nine. He
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In early 2005, Fletcher announced his intent to run for re-election. Shortly after Fletcher was indicted by the grand jury in 2006, Lieutenant Governor Pence announced that he would not be Fletcher's running mate during his re-election bid. Fletcher asked for Pence's immediate resignation as
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to trim $ 370 million in projects from the budget passed by the Assembly. Although falling far short of his initial prediction of vetoing $ 938 million, Fletcher used the line-item veto more than any other governor in state history. One project not vetoed by Fletcher was $ 11 million for the
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was elected Commissioner of Agriculture. Fletcher resigned his seat in the House on December 8, 2003, and assumed the governorship the following day. Fletcher's victory made him the first Republican elected governor of Kentucky since 1971, and his margin of victory was the largest ever for a
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In the second half of 2004, Fletcher proposed changes to the health benefits of state workers and retirees. Fletcher's plan provided discounts for members who engaged in healthier behavior, which he called a transition from a sickness initiative to a wellness initiative. Acknowledging that
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is taped. Eventually, four slogans were chosen to be voted on online as well as at interstate travel centers. In December 2004, "Kentucky: Unbridled Spirit" was chosen as the winning slogan and was printed on road signs, state documents, and souvenirs. A 2007 study determined that 88.9% of
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and could not be prosecuted until he left office. Melcher asked that the two sides work together to reach a settlement in the case. On August 24, Fletcher and Stumbo announced such an agreement. Under the settlement, Fletcher acknowledged that evidence "strongly indicate wrongdoing by his
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asked Fletcher to include tax breaks for other businesses as well, but Fletcher insisted on a sparse legislative agenda. The session convened for five days and passed the tax breaks and amended tax reform plan unanimously in both houses. Fletcher applauded the legislature's efficiency.
1465:; his attorney entered "not guilty" pleas to all three charges on his behalf. On August 11, 2006, Special Judge David E. Melcher ruled that because the personnel violations were allegedly committed while Fletcher was acting in his official capacity as governor, he was protected by
951:, as his new running mate. Heleringer continued his legal challenge, first claiming that Bates' ineligibility should have invalidated the entire Fletcher/Bates ticket and then that Fletcher should not have been allowed to name a replacement for an unqualified candidate. The
936:, and "regularly" slept in his apartment in Virginia. Bates did not appeal the ruling because by allowing the judge to declare a vacancy on the ballot, Fletcher was able to name a replacement running mate, an option that would not have been afforded him had Bates withdrawn.
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administration were illegal and called the investigation by Stumbo "the beginning of the 2007 governor's race", an allusion to Stumbo's potential candidacy in 2007. Stumbo denied any plans to run for governor in 2007, although he eventually became gubernatorial candidate
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Just prior to the Supreme Court's ruling, the grand jury handed down indictments against Fletcher for three misdemeanors β conspiracy, official misconduct, and political discrimination. Fletcher did not appear at his arraignment on June 9 because he was on vacation in
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out-of-pocket expenses would rise, Fletcher proposed a 1% salary increase to offset the additional costs. State employees, particularly public school teachers, broadly opposed Fletcher's plan, and the Kentucky Educators Association called for an indefinite
1044:, he rolled back some of the program's requirements and unveiled a plan to focus on improvements in care, benefit management, and technology. Fletcher also launched "Get Healthy Kentucky!," an initiative to promote healthier lifestyles for Kentuckians.
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on the law, and Heleringer has presented legal issues worthy of this court's time and attention". The state Board of Elections instructed all county clerks to count absentee ballots cast for Fletcher and Bates as votes for Fletcher and Pence.
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As a result of legislative redistricting in 1996, Fletcher's district was consolidated with the one represented by fellow Republican Stan Cave. Rather than challenge a member of his own party, Fletcher decided to run for a seat representing
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for hiring, promoting, demoting and firing state employees by basing decisions on employees' political loyalties. The investigation was prompted by a 276-page complaint filed by Douglas W. Doerting, the assistant personnel director for the
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in 1990. (Fayette County and the city of Lexington operate under the merged Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government). Fletcher accepted an invitation to become a member of the county Republican committee. In 1994, he was elected to the
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insisted on tying the reforms to the state budget, the legislature adjourned without passing either and the state operated under an executive spending plan drafted by Fletcher until 2005, when both the budget and the reforms were passed.
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for anyone on his staff implicated in the investigation, but did not pardon himself. Though the investigation was ended by an agreement between Fletcher and Stumbo in late 2006, it continued to overshadow Fletcher's re-election bid in
1203:. A group of doctors requested an investigation by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to determine whether Fletcher's medical license should be revoked for that action. Kentucky requires doctors to follow the guidelines of the
908:. Under the constitution, candidates for both governor and lieutenant governor must be citizens of the state for at least six years prior to the election. From August 1995 to February 2002, Bates and his wife rented an apartment in
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As the Kentucky Supreme Court prepared to hear Fletcher's appeal on whether the grand jury could continue to indict people covered by his blanket pardon, two of the court's seven justices recused themselves from the case, citing
1167:, respectively. In response, Fletcher wrote a letter to both comedians taking exception to the jokes and was invited to appear on both programs. Citing Leno's larger audience and earlier time slot, Fletcher agreed to appear on
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firings were praised by Fletcher critic Charles Wells of the Kentucky Association of State Employees, who said: "When all else fails, the governor did the right thing." However, Democratic state senator and former governor
785:, called a flat tax "too regressive", and favored national educational testing and standards. Fletcher defeated Scorsone by a vote of 104,046 to 90,033, with third-party candidate W. S. Krogdahl garnering 1,839 votes.
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awards at $ 500,000, and eliminated punitive damage awards. Despite an eventual compromise allowing patient lawsuits to go to state courts under certain circumstances and heavy lobbying in favor of Fletcher's bill by
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After the election, Fletcher founded Alton Healthcare, a consulting firm that helps healthcare providers make efficient use of technology in their practice. He has served as CEO of the company, which is based in
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Although Fletcher's agreement with Stumbo to end the investigation was announced in late 2006, the scandal continued to plague his re-election bid, and he drew two challengers in the Republican primary β former
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Alessi, Ryan; Bill Estep (May 23, 2007). "It's Fletcher Vs. Beshear β Governor Overcomes Negative Campaign; Republican Northup Fails to Sell Voters on 'Electability'; 'It Was Not Personal,' Says Hoover".
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On February 12, 2006, shortly after the beginning of the General Assembly's legislative session, Fletcher was hospitalized with abdominal pain. Doctors at St. Joseph East hospital in Lexington found a
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Kentuckians could correctly identify the slogan and its logo. Further, 64% of those surveyed across a ten-state region recognized the slogan and logo, higher than any other brand tested in the study.
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law β both advocated by Fletcher β failed early in the session, but both had been considered unlikely to pass before the session started. Among the bills that did pass the session were a mandatory
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dropped out of the race and endorsed Richards. Chandler won the Democratic primary by just 3.7 percentage points and was forced to reorganize his campaign. Consequently, Fletcher entered the
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Alessi, Ryan; Stamper, John; Brammer, Jack (April 25, 2006). "Money For Baptist College Stays In β Projects Slashed To Lessen Debt But Nothing Will Be Spent Until Case is Heard in Courts".
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military aircraft. In 1980, as budget cutbacks were reducing his squadron's flying time, Fletcher turned down a regular commission in the Air Force. He left the Air Force with the rank of
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Alessi, Ryan (September 15, 2005). "Fletcher Fires 9 for 'Mistakes' β Also Seeks Resignation of GOP Chairman, Disbands His Statewide Outreach Agency; Attorney General Sees Vindication".
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in Lexington. Along with former classmate Dr. James D. B. George, he co-founded the South Lexington Family Physicians in 1987. For two years, he concurrently held the title of
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Brammer, Jack; Ryan Alessi (May 28, 2005). "Defiant Fletcher Blames Politics β Says Inquiry Starts '2007 Governor's Race'; Stumbo Rejects Criticism, Claims No Plans to Run".
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Alessi, Ryan; Jack Brammer (May 8, 2003). "Fletcher Stays on the Ballot β Gubernatorial Ticket Validated Despite Switch of Running Mates; Supreme Court Rules Unanimously".
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Fletcher faced no major-party opposition in his re-election bid in 2002 after the only Democrat in the race, 24-year-old Roy Miller Cornett Jr., withdrew his candidacy.
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715:. He represented Kentucky's 78th District and served on the Kentucky Commission on Poverty and the Task Force on Higher Education. He was also chosen by Governor
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Brammer, Jack; Ryan Alessi (October 20, 2004). "Health Plan Passes β Strike is Canceled; Teachers Vote Not to Walk Out; State Employees Get New Insurance Deal".
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fraternity. After his freshman year, he married his high school sweetheart, Glenna Foster. The couple had two children, Rachel and Ben, and four grandchildren.
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In July 2004, Fletcher announced a plan to unify the state's branding to improve its public perception. Shortly after the announcement, late-night comedians
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Brammer, Jack (February 19, 2005). "Tax Overhaul Passed 96β4 By House β Approval is Major Step After Years of Efforts; Some Changes Expected in Senate".
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During the General Assembly's 2005 session, Fletcher again proposed his tax reform plan, and late in the session, both houses passed it. The plan raised
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the hospital. Fletcher staffers insisted that his absence did not have a negative impact on his ability to get legislation passed during the session. A
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and instead created the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority to promote and regulate the state's horse racing industry. To improve the state's management of
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Alessi, Ryan; Jack Brammer (May 17, 2005). "Cabinet Hirings Are Under Investigation β Attorney General Looks at Alleged Transportation Violations".
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affirmed Graham's ruling on December 16. Immediately after the Court of Appeals' ruling, Fletcher announced his intent to appeal the ruling to the
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Brammer, Jack; Ryan Alessi (May 28, 2005). "Druen Accused of 21 New Felonies β More Indictments in Hiring Inquiry; Allegedly Shredded Evidence".
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issue failed to gain as much traction as the hiring scandal, however, and Beshear defeated Fletcher by a vote of 619,686 (59%) to 435,895 (41%).
530:. After his term as governor, he returned to the medical field as founder and CEO of Alton Healthcare. He is married and has two adult children.
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Brammer, Jack; Ryan Alessi (March 27, 2003). "Judge: Bates Can't be on Ballot β Fletcher's Running Mate Fails to Meet Residency Requirement".
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Covington, Owen (July 6, 2007). "House adjourns, Senate to keep working in special session; Special session isn't justified, Richards says".
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Alford, Roger (November 7, 2007). "Beshear Coasts to Win; Scandal Was Too Much for the Incumbent to Overcome β Ethics was the Major Issue".
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lieutenant governor. Pence declined, but did tender his resignation as head of the Justice Cabinet. Fletcher named his executive secretary,
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The Assembly passed a biennial budget, but did not allow enough time in the session to reconvene and potentially override any of Fletcher's
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Brammer, Jack; Ryan Alessi (April 14, 2004). "Legislators Fail to Pass a Budget β Tax Plan Feud Puts Spending Power in Fletcher's Hands".
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Baniak, Peter (November 1, 1998). "6th District Race a Classic Contest Between Left, Right; Run for Congress has had Some Meaty Moments".
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Mark Gailey also mounted a challenge. In the final vote tally, Fletcher received 115,522 votes to Galbraith's 41,853 and Gailey's 3,313.
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York, Amanda; Courtney Kinney (March 17, 2004). "His First 100 Days β Whether You Love Him or Loathe Him, Fletcher is Making His Mark".
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Alessi, Ryan; Blackford, Linda B.; Brammer, Jack; Cheves, John; Ward, Karla (April 18, 2004). "Who Won, Who Lost in Fractious Session".
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Alessi, Ryan (June 6, 2004). "Fletcher's Plane Stirs a Panic β Capitol, High Court Evacuated; Loss of Electronic Signal Raises Alarm".
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rejected that argument on May 7, 2003, though the justices' reasons for doing so varied and the final opinion conceded that "his is a
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Grunwald, Michael (July 27, 1999). "GOP Doctors in the House Put Patients Before Party β Push for 'Bill of Rights' Irks Leadership".
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more evangelistic. Consequently, he left the Primitive Baptist denomination in 1994 and joined the Porter Memorial Baptist Church, a
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Covington, Owen (January 22, 2007). "Priorities changed late in session; Last-minute pension debate sidetracked other legislation".
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Alessi, Ryan (November 17, 2005). "Grand Jury Can Continue to Indict β Judge Dismisses Cases Against Four Governor's Side Appeals".
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judge ruled that Bates had not established residency in Kentucky. He cited the fact that from 1995 to 2002, Bates held a Virginia
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Brammer, Jack (July 11, 2006). "Grand Jury Can't Indict Those Pardoned β Appeals Court Also Says They Can't Be Named in Report".
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Brammer, Jack; John Stamper (November 16, 2006). "Grand Jury Blasts Fletcher β Visiting Japan, Governor Again Blames Politics".
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Alessi, Ryan (December 17, 2005). "Pardons Do Not Preclude Inquiry β Appeals Court Lets Grand Jury Proceed and Further Indict".
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Lockwood, Frank E. (February 16, 2002). "Fletcher's Opponent Drops Out of Race β 24-Year-Old Democrat Says Time is Not Right".
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Alford, Roger (August 25, 2006). "Deal Struck to End Case Against Fletcher β Governor Must Now Try to Rebuild His Reputation".
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Mayse, James (March 9, 2005). "Legislators pass flurry of bills on session's last day; Compromise reached on nutrition bill".
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Biesk, Joe (January 20, 2007). "Name recognition: Ex-congresswoman from Louisville trying to unseat Fletcher in GOP primary".
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Brammer, Jack; Ryan Alessi (May 19, 2006). "Court: Pardons Bar Later Charges β Ruling Covers Offenses Before Aug. 29, 2005".
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Alessi, Ryan; Jack Brammer (February 27, 2007). "Pence Endorses Northup β Fletcher Camp Says 2003 Running Mate a 'Brutus'".
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Alessi, Ryan (July 1, 2004). "Air Controller Error Blamed For D.C. Panic β FAA Confirms Fletcher's Plane was not at Fault".
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Warren, Jim (March 2, 2006). "Fletcher Leaves Hospital for Home β Doctors Want Him to Rest, Ease Back Into Work Schedule".
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Lockwood, Frank E. (July 25, 2001). "Fletcher's Patients' Rights Bill in Trouble β Measure Appears Nearly 15 Votes Short".
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and alcohol, as well as upping taxes on satellite television service and motel rooms. Businesses were also subjected to a
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Jordan, Jim; Alex Fontana (June 29, 2006). "Fletcher Signs Tax Relief Bill β Will Ease Burden on Smaller Businesses".
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Musgrave, Beth (January 14, 2005). "Medical Board Sides With Governor β Complaint Claimed Death Warrant Unethical".
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Alessi, Ryan (March 15, 2006). "Judge Steps Down in Hiring Case β Fletcher Picks Another Substitute to High Court".
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Biesk, Joe (April 26, 2006). "$ 11M For College Triggers Lawsuit".
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1253:Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
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1115:Reagan National Airport
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3706:Governor of Kentucky
3550:Bloomington, Indiana
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3328:on February 11, 2021
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973:, and state senator
910:Alexandria, Virginia
697:social conservatives
55:Governor of Kentucky
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