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Colonel Martha Layne Collins (née Hall; born December 7, 1936) is an American former businesswoman and politician from the Commonwealth of Kentucky; she served as the state's 56th governor from 1983 to 1987, the first woman to hold the office and the only one to date.
Learn about the life and achievements of Martha Layne Collins, the first woman elected governor of Kentucky. She served from 1983 to 1987 and chaired the 1984 Democratic National Convention.
MARTHA LAYNE COLLINS. (Shelby County, 1936- ) Collins became Kentucky’s first female Governor in 1984. Born in Baghdad, she started as the clerk of the Supreme Court in 1975, and in 1979 became Lt. Governor.
Colonel Martha Layne Collins ( née Hall; born December 7, 1936) is an American former businesswoman and politician from the Commonwealth of Kentucky; she served as the state's 56th governor from 1983 to 1987, the first woman to hold the office and the only one to date.
…the state’s first woman governor, Martha Layne Collins, elected in 1984. Since the late 20th century many manufacturing firms have left the state for areas where labour is less expensive, particularly Mexico.
Listen to interviews with key people in Martha Layne Collins' cabinet and campaign, the first woman governor of Kentucky. Learn about her political career, major accomplishments, challenges, and Toyota negotiation.
Jun 4, 2010 · In 1985, during the administration of Governor Martha Layne Collins, Kentucky celebrated the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the commonwealth’s historic State Capitol.
