Guess who caught up to 2002? Governor Steve Beshear. He’s got a fancy blog, on the internets.

From the press release:

With the upcoming special legislative session, it is more important now than ever for Kentuckians to have a complete and clear understanding of what the Governor is doing to increase economic development statewide, save Kentucky’s equine industry and fix the state’s $996 million budgetary shortfall. The blog will provide a medium through which Gov. Beshear can elaborate on policy positions, provide real-time updates and gain feedback from readers across the state.

“Given the importance of the moment, this is the ideal time to unveil my blog,” said Gov. Beshear. “With three big press conferences in three days last week, I hope my blog entries will be able to provide answers and be an engaging, thoughtful resource for readers.”

The kick-off of today’s blog demonstrates how Gov. Beshear is embracing new media technologies to increase communication and facilitate discussions across the Commonwealth. In addition to the blog, Gov. Beshear operates a Twitter account and uses YouTube to deliver weekly messages on pertinent and pressing issues.

The Governor’s office says they’ll be using the site throughout the special legislative session to reach out to the public.

Here’s hoping it’s actually insightful and not just recycled press release fluff?

Good move, to say the least.