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....
Gov. Beshear Touts Successes in 2022
News Release: In his third year in office, Gov. Andy Beshear continues to help Kentucky families and communities rebuild after deadly tornadoes and flooding, all while securing historic, all-time records, including the best two-year period for economic development and job creation, record-high budget surpluses and the longest period of the lowest unemployment rate in state...
Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Arctic Front, Flash Freeze
News Release: Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of an arctic front that is expected to bring a flash freeze and severely cold temperatures, with rain changing to snow Thursday night across much of the commonwealth. Temperatures may stay below freezing through the Christmas holiday and into early next week. The front is also...