2010-03-05
Rep. Rocky Adkins meets Magic Johnson
 House Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins met former NBA star Magic Johnson at an event in late February promoting high school graduation.
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2010-02-19
House Passes Pipeline Bill
On Friday, February 19, the Kentucky House of Representatives passed House Bill 213, legislation Rep. Adkins sponsored.
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2010-02-11
Rep. Rocky Adkins’ Carbon Sequestration Bill Clears House Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Rep. Rocky Adkins, (D-Sandy Hook), presented House Bill 213 to the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee February 11, which passed it out with a unanimous vote.
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2010-01-21
Need to diversify - Economy of Kentucky must reduce its dependency on coal
The Ashland Independent recently wrote an outstanding editorial in support of coal. Please take a minute to read this excellent piece. I am grateful, yet humbled, by their kind words about my work on energy legislation in the Kentucky General Assembly.
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2010-01-14
Bluegrass music legend Bob Osborne
House Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins performed bluegrass music legend on the House Floor.
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2009-10-01
Rep. Adkins Receives Award from Kentucky Geological Society
 The Kentucky Geological Society recently awarded Rep. Adkins for House Bill 1, 2007 legislation which he sponsored which allowed for a pilot project in Hancock County.
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2009-09-30
Rep. Rocky Adkins receives awards for landmark energy legislation
Frankfort, KY: Rep. Rocky Adkins, (D-Sandy Hook), was recognized recently by two groups for his work on energy legislation in the Kentucky General Assembly. Rep. Adkins received an award from the United States Green Building Council for his leadership in energy efficiency and national recognition of House Bill 2, which passed in the 2008 session of the General Assembly.
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2009-09-30
Rep. Rocky Adkins receives awards for landmark energy legislation
Rep. Rocky Adkins, (D-Sandy Hook), was recognized recently by two groups for his work on energy legislation in the Kentucky General Assembly. Rep. Adkins received an award from the United States Green Building Council for his leadership in energy efficiency and national recognition of House Bill 2, which passed in the 2008 session of the General Assembly.
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2009-09-09
Ed Mabry-Laurel Gorge Wildlife Management Area
 Rep. Rocky Adkins helps dedicate the Ed Mabry-Laurel Gorge Wildlife Management Area
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2009-08-15
Adkins Praises South’s Progress on Energy Independence
Kentucky House Majority Leader Rocky Adkins heads multi-state round table on southern energy issues
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2009-07-08
Rep. Rocky Adkins presents check to Sandy Hook for sewer improvements
Latest funding brings total to more than $1 million for city’s sewer upgrades
Sandy Hook, KY: Rep. Rocky Adkins, (D-Sandy Hook), presented a check to represent the more than $1 million in funding to upgrade and improve the City of Sandy Hook’s sewer system. Rep. Adkins presented the check to city officials at the July 6th Sandy Hook City Council meeting
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2009-06-20
Annual Adkins Golf Outing to benefit Cancer Research and Treatment
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2009-06-11
Rep. Rocky Adkins joins officials at the ribbon cutting
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2009-05-19
Over $346,000 in stimulus funds sent to Elliott County
The Elliott County school district has received over $346,000 in federal stimulus funds for education programs designed for low-income students and students with disabilities.
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2009-05-19
Over $604,000,000 in stimulus funds sent to Lawrence County
The Lawrence County school district has received $604,807 in federal stimulus funds for education programs designed for low-income students and students with disabilities.
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2009-05-19
State Rep. Rocky Adkins and Sen. Walter Blevins announce $1.1 million for infrastructure projects in City of Louisa
The Meadowbrook and Berg subdivisions will see significant improvements to its infrastructure soon thanks to $1,150,000 heading to the City of Louisa for sewer line extensions.
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2009-05-18
Over $700,000 in stimulus funds sent to Rowan County
The Rowan County school district has received over $700,000 in federal stimulus funds for education programs designed for low-income students and students with disabilities.
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2009-05-15
One of state's deepest wells would lock away gas in Western Kentucky
The Hancock County well in Western Kentucky is one of a number of test wells in various stages around the country being coordinated by the federal Department of Energy.
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2009-05-15
Fuel for the Future
 Beshear, state Environmental and Energy Secretary Len Peters, state Rep. Tanya Pullin and state Rep. Rocky Adkins climbed aboard a burley tobacco setter pulled by a tractor and planted four rows of miscanthus seedlings at a dedication ceremony for a new biofuels operation.
In a few months, those seedlings will grow into a grass that will be harvested and turned into energy pellets by Midwestern Biofuels LLC.
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2009-05-12
State Reps Rocky Adkins and John Will Stacy announce $801,203 for infrastructure projects in Big Woods Area
The Big Woods Area of Rowan County will see significant improvements to its infrastructure soon thanks to $801,203 heading to the Morehead Utility Plant Board for sewer line extensions.
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2009-04-27
Carbon Management Research Group formed
 Teaming with utilities, the University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research’s Power Generation Group has formed an industrial-governmental-academic consortium called the Carbon Management Research Group (CMRG), which anticipates carrying out a $24M ten-year research and development program.
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2009-04-16
Energizing Kentucky Conference
 Rep. Rocky Adkins spoke to the third in Lexington. "Energizing Kentucky," the brainchild of Berea College President Larry D. Shinn, Centre College President John A. Roush, University of Kentucky President Lee T. Todd Jr. and University of Louisville President James Ramsey, encourages Kentucky to focus on a coherent and integrated energy policy
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2009-04-08
Discussion on stimulus funding for AK Steel
Adkins said the best hope for providing government help to upgrade the Ashland Works might lie not in the stimulus package, but in the state’s economic incentives measures.
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2009-01-29
Rep. Adkins’ Energy Legislation Helps Attract $20 Million Grant To University of Louisville
Henry and Rebecca Conn have pledged more than $20 million to the University of Louisville to operate the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research and Environmental Stewardship.
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2008-12-16
Ky. energy reform at forefront : Adkins’ bill adopted by Council of State Governments
By TIM PRESTON, The Ashland Independent
OMAHA, Neb. Dec. 16, 2008 — For years, Kentucky House Majority Leader Rocky Adkins has been saying Kentucky can be considered a national model for energy reform. A recent vote by a national panel of The Council of State Goverments proves he was correct.
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2008-12-16
Ky. energy reform at forefront : Adkins’ bill adopted by Council of State Governments
By TIM PRESTON, The Ashland Independent
OMAHA, Neb. Dec. 16, 2008 — For years, Kentucky House Majority Leader Rocky Adkins has been saying Kentucky can be considered a national model for energy reform. A recent vote by a national panel of The Council of State Goverments proves he was correct.
A law sponsored by Adkins, and recently signed into law by Gov. Steve Beshear, has been adopted as model energy legislation by the Suggested State Legislation Committee of The Council of State Governments.
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2008-06-12
Adkins named the South's lead legislator on energy
Governor Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, Chairman of the Southern States Energy Board, has announced the appointment of Kentucky’s House Majority Leader Rocky Adkins (D- Sandy Hook) to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Southern States Energy Board. With this prestigious appointment, Representative Adkins becomes the lead legislator for energy and environmental issues in the South.
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2008-06-01
Majority Leader Rocky Adkins' Energy Efficiency Bill Becomes Law
Frankfort, KY: Majority Leader Rocky Adkins joined Governor Steve Beshear as he signed House Bill 2 into law. Rep. Adkins said that House Bill 2 "builds upon the sound energy policy direction that was started with the passage of House Bill 1 in the 2007 special session last summer. This bill will expand our footprint in energy efficiencies, conservation initiatives, and renewable energy solutions."
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2008-03-01
Majority Leader Rocky Adkins' Energy Efficiency Bill Passes House
Majority Leader Rocky Adkins announced the passage of House Bill 2, which he said "builds upon the sound energy policy direction that was started with the passage of House Bill 1.
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2008-02-01
Rep. Rocky Adkins Urges Gov. Beshear To Contact Dept. of Energy About FutureGen
"While I hope that the original plan to build in our neighboring state Illinois will be restored, I want to say that if this does not occur - I believe we should be prepared to bring that investment to Kentucky."
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2007-08-01
Majority Leader Rocky Adkins' Energy Bill Passes In Special Session
"House Bill 1, passed by the General Assembly in a special session and signed into law by Governor Fletcher in August, is a landmark environmental, energy, and economic development package for Kentucky."
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2007-05-01
Rep. Adkins speaks to Conference of Southern County Associations
Rep. Adkins was asked to speak about his energy legislation to the Conference of Southern County Associations
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2007-04-16
Rep. Rocky Adkins Moderates American Energy Security Summit Panel
Rocky Adkins moderated an afternoon panel discussion, entitled "Indigenous Solutions to America's Liquid Transportation Fuel Crisis," at the Southern States Energy Board's American Energy Security Summit held in Washington D.C.
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2007-02-20
Majority Leader Rocky Adkins' Energy Independence House Bill 5 Passes House
A bill promoting energy independence, introduced by Majority Leader Rocky Adkins cleared the House by a 98-0 vote.
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2007-01-03
Rep. Rocky Adkins Re-Elected To Third Term As House Majority Floor Leader
Rep. Rocky Adkins was re-elected to his third term as House Majority Floor Leader.
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2006-11-22
Majority Leader Rocky Adkins Addresses First Lawrence County Schools Kentucky Junior Coal Academy Advisory Board Presentation
Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins addressed students and others at the first Lawrence County Schools Kentucky Junior Coal Academy Advisory Board meeting.
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2006-10-10
Rep. Rocky Adkins Helps Break Ground On Ashland Community & Technical College Expansion
Rep. Rocky Adkins helped break ground on the Ashland Community & Technical College's (ACTC) $35 million expansion of the Technology Drive Campus at EastPark.
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2006-08-24
Rep. Rocky Adkins Announces $7 Million Water Line Project for Elliott, Lawrence and Carter Counties
Rep. Rocky Adkins today announced a $7 million project that will bring water lines to residents in Carter, Elliott and Lawrence Counties.
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2006-08-03
Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins Elected Vice Chair, Southern Legislative Conference, Energy and Environment Committee
Majority Floor Rocky Adkins was elected Vice Chair of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) Energy and Environment Committee
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2006-06-30
Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins Presents Energy Independence Plan to Southern Legislative Conference
States must lead the way to reduce America's oil dependency
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2006-06-30
Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins Calls On Governor Fletcher To Elevate The Kentucky Office Of Energy Policy To Cabinet Level Status
Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins called upon Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher to elevate the status of the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy (KOEP) to Cabinet level.
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