Gov. Beshear Taps Mary Elizabeth Bailey to Lead Personnel Cabinet
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Mary Elizabeth Bailey as the Secretary of Kentucky’s Personnel Cabinet. Bailey has spent 25 years in state government, including time as the deputy secretary of the cabinet. “Mary Elizabeth has dedicated her career to public service and to helping our public servants,” Gov. Beshear said. “I cannot think of a better...
Gov. Beshear Releases Taxes, Challenges Others to Release Their Returns
For the seventh year in a row, Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, has released his tax returns, and he is again calling on statewide leaders to release their returns as he seeks a second-term in office. Gov. Beshear’s returns, filed jointly with his wife, Britainy, shows his salary as Governor of Kentucky. Beshear’s adjusted gross income...
Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Storms
On Friday morning, Gov. Andy Beshear briefed Kentuckians ahead of severe storms that are expected to produce damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and excessive rainfall across much of the state and declared a state of emergency. According to the National Weather Service, strong to severe storms are possible between noon and 5 p.m. EST, ahead of and along...
Gov. Beshear Signs Tax Cut Despite Concerns
Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, is signing Republican’s top priority bill that tax would reduce the income tax from 4.5 percent to 4 percent beginning next year. Despite his concerns of long-term repercussions, and a veto of similar legislation last year, Beshear said he was signing the bill into law to give some relief to Kentuckians...
Gov. Beshear Announces “Better Internet” Listening Tour
Gov. Andy Beshear is launching a six-week 14 stop listening tour through the state aimed at guiding investments to expand high-speed internet across the state. The tour hosted by the state’s Office of Broadband Development, in collaboration with the Education and Labor Cabinet will kick off on Valentine’s Day in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. “Access to reliable...
Gov. Beshear adds Charles Booker to Administration
A familiar Democratic face is joining the administration of Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky. Former Democratic United States Senate nominee Charles Booker, of Louisville, has been tapped to head the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based Initiatives and Community Involvement, which was first established by former Governor Ernie Fletcher, R-Kentucky. “I am honored to join Gov. Beshear and...
Matt Bevin Punks the KY Media, Holds Press Conference But Does Not File for Office
Former Republican Gov. Matt Bevin popped back into Kentucky politics on Friday to mock the press corps, lawmakers, and some Kentuckians, and prove, once again, exactly who he is. After a year and a half of rumors, Kentuckians got their answer – Bevin is not running for office, and he told us in a way...
Gov. Beshear: Future is Bright
Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, laid out a rosy picture for Kentucky in his State of the Commonwealth address on Wednesday evening. Pointing to economic development success and record budget surplus, Beshear said he’s looking into the future as we move through some of our toughest days of pandemic recovery, and natural disasters. “In the Book...
Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project Awarded More Than $1.6 Billion in Federal Grants
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 29, 2022) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project was awarded federal funding grants worth more than $1.6 billion, giving the landmark bridge and corridor project the green light to move toward construction....