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KEEP Statement on the Passing of Senator Tom Buford
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Tuesday, July 6, 2021) – The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky’s equine economic advocate, released this statement following the passing of Senator Tom Buford: “KEEP was saddened to hear of the passing of Senator Tom Buford. KEEP and...
KEEP and The Race For Education Announce 2021 Scholarship Recipients
Lexington, Ky. (Monday, June 28, 2021) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation (KEEP), and The Race For Education (RFE) are proud to announce their 2021 scholarship recipients. The KEEP Foundation board of directors approved over $35,000 in scholarships...
KEEP Statement on the Appointment of the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Taxation Task Force
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Tuesday, May 25, 2021) –The Kentucky Equine Education Project, Kentucky’s equine economic advocate, released the following statement on the appointment of the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Taxation Task Force: “The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP)...
KEEP Applauds Release of Additional H-2B Visas
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Tuesday, May 25, 2021) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project, Kentucky's equine economic advocate, released this statement following the announcement by the United States Departments of Labor and Homeland Security that they will make available 22,000...
KEEP Announces New Board Leadership
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Monday, April 5, 2021) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky's equine economic advocate, announced the new leadership of KEEP's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors unanimously approved the promotion of Case Clay to become the...
KEEP Commends U.S. House of Representatives for Passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Thursday, March 18, 2021) –The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky’s equine economic advocate, released the following statement today regarding the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act...
KEEP Applauds Kentucky Legislature for Passage of HB 229
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Tuesday, March 16, 2021) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky’s equine economic advocate, released the following statement regarding the Kentucky Legislature’s passage of HB 229: “We applaud the Kentucky Legislature’s passage of HB...
KEEP Thanks Governor Beshear For Signing Historical Horse Racing Legislation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Monday, February 22, 2021) –The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky's equine economic advocate, released the following statement today regarding Governor Beshear’s signing of Senate Bill 120: “We thank Governor Beshear for signing Senate...
KEEP Thanks Senate for Passing Legislation to Save Historical Horse Racing, Encourages House to Move Quickly
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Tuesday, February 9, 2021) –The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky's equine economic advocate, released the following statement today following the Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 120: “We applaud the Senate for voting to keep...
KEEP Commends Senate Committee for Passing Historical Horse Racing Legislation, Encourages Senate Chamber to Vote Yes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Thursday, February 4, 2021) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky's equine economic advocate, commends the Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee for passing Senate Bill 120 today, which will keep historical horse racing in...
KEEP Applauds Senator Schickel and Senate President Stivers for Introducing Senate Bill 120, Legislation to Keep Historical Horse Racing in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Tuesday, February 2, 2021) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky's equine economic advocate, applauds Senator John Schickel and Senate President Robert Stivers for introducing Senate Bill 120 today, which will keep historical horse...
Statement from KEEP Regarding Legislation to Maintain Historical Horse Racing in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Tuesday, January 12, 2021) – The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky's equine economic advocate, released the following statement on the importance of legislation to maintain historical horse racing in Kentucky: Kentucky’s signature...