By AP
Frankfort, KY – Kentucky's judicial branch has joined a Web site promoting government transparency. Governor Steve Beshear and Chief Justice John D. Minton, Jr. announced Tuesday that Kentucky's Open Door Web site has been upgraded to include all judicial branch expenditure and contract data. Minton says it's part of an effort to increase the court system's accountability to Kentucky taxpayers. The web site also has information on all constitutional offices, the executive branch, all competitive contracts awarded by the state and state employee salaries. It also includes the state's budget.
The Web site is updated twice daily and is maintained by the Finance and Administration Cabinet.