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Kentucky's First Female Governor Martha Layne Collins Dies at 88

Former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins, who played a significant role in the state's economic development and political landscape, has died at age 88. Her tenure included overseeing the groundbreaking of the Toyota plant, which marked Kentucky's entry into the global economy, though her administration was also marred by controversy involving her husband's business dealings. Collins' political career began with grassroots work and culminated in her election as lieutenant governor and then governor, leaving a lasting impact on Kentucky's development.