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Former Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins has died at 88
Martha Layne Collins was Kentucky's first and only female governor, known for bringing Toyota's first U.S. plant to the state, creating thousands of jobs, officials said.
- Beshear announced Saturday that Martha Layne Collins, former governor of Kentucky, died at 88, sharing the news on social media Saturday morning.
- As Kentucky's 56th governor, Collins served from 1983 to 1987 and remains the state's first and only woman to hold the office; she was lieutenant governor and acted as governor for more than 500 days.
- Her administration secured Toyota's Georgetown plant, creating thousands of jobs, and Collins led a statewide education campaign that resulted in a $300 million education reform package for Kentucky public schools.
- Reaction poured in from state officials such as Gov. Andy Beshear's office, which called her a `powerhouse`, and leaders across Kentucky including Russell Coleman and Linda Gorton offered condolences.
- After public office, Collins served as president of St. Catharine College and taught leadership at Harvard Kennedy School; she is survived by husband Bill and two children, Steve and Marla, with services not yet released.
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Former Ky Governor Martha Layne Collins passes away at 88
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins has died at 88 years old. As Kentucky's 56th governor, Collins served from 1983 to 1987 and is the only woman to hold the position. Current Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear, made a statement on Facebook about Collins' passing: Today Kentucky said goodbye to our first and only woman Governor — and my friend — Martha Layne Collins. Gov. Collins was a powerhouse, transforming ou…
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