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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear denounces politics of division at start of 2nd term in Kentucky
1 year ago

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear denounces politics of division at start of 2nd term in Kentucky

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, whose reelection in the GOP stronghold of Kentucky boosted his standing among next-generation political leaders, railed against the politics of division as he launched his second term on Tuesday. In his inaugural speech outside a sun-splashed Kentucky Capitol, Beshear invoked his Christian faith as a guiding principle for governing, declaring that every person …

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Opinion: How Republicans intend to bounce back from devastating losses on abortion
1 year, 1 month ago

Opinion: How Republicans intend to bounce back from devastating losses on abortion

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Mary Ziegler is the Martin Luther King Professor of Law at UC Davis. The beauty of these plans, for Republicans and for leaders in the antiabortion movement, is that they rely not on voters but on a 2024 victory for former President Donald Trump and the control of the Supreme Court that his first term already guaranteed. The …

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Kentucky AG announces latest round of funding to groups battling the state's drug abuse problems
1 year, 2 months ago

Kentucky AG announces latest round of funding to groups battling the state's drug abuse problems

The Independent  

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Southern Republicans look to nationalize 2023 governors’ races by invoking Biden
1 year, 2 months ago

Southern Republicans look to nationalize 2023 governors’ races by invoking Biden

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — President Joe Biden’s name won’t appear on the ballot anywhere in 2023, but you wouldn’t know it from the campaigns that Republican candidates for governor are running in Kentucky and Mississippi. Rather than say Presley’s name during a recent appearance, Reeves referred to him as “that individual.” Beshear has experience overcoming GOP efforts to nationalize a state …

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Candidates in Kentucky governor’s race preview debates on tax cuts, education, and abortion
1 year, 3 months ago

Candidates in Kentucky governor’s race preview debates on tax cuts, education, and abortion

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear declared that now is not the time to “sub out the quarterback” when Kentucky has so much momentum, while Republican challenger Daniel Cameron said he’s the one who can team up with GOP legislators to tackle the state’s nagging problems. The candidates offered differing views on the appropriate pace for eliminating the state …

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Kentucky governor’s efforts to help storm-ravaged towns may dilute GOP advantage in rural areas
1 year, 4 months ago

Kentucky governor’s efforts to help storm-ravaged towns may dilute GOP advantage in rural areas

Associated Press  

MAYFIELD, Ky. — Gina Thorn’s life was uprooted when a monstrous tornado tore through her Kentucky hometown of Mayfield, but her family stuck it out and now they’re homeowners for the first time. In a governor’s race that could turn on whether Republican Daniel Cameron, the state’s attorney general, is able to run the table in rural Kentucky by large …

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Kentucky’s Democratic governor releases public safety budget plan amid tough reelection campaign
1 year, 4 months ago

Kentucky’s Democratic governor releases public safety budget plan amid tough reelection campaign

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday proposed another round of pay raises for state police troopers and support for more law enforcement training as part of his latest budget proposals to increase public safety, coming amid a sharp focus on crime rates in his bid to win a second term. The governor wants to shift all statewide …

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Kentucky Gov Says Close Friend Was Among Bank Shooting Victims
1 year, 8 months ago

Kentucky Gov Says Close Friend Was Among Bank Shooting Victims

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said a close friend was among those killed, with two others affected, in Monday morning’s shooting at a downtown Louisville bank. And one who’s at the hospital, that I hope is going to make it through.” Beshear later told reporters he had been misinformed and a friend he thought had been killed was …

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Kentucky gov announces changes for juvenile justice system
1 year, 11 months ago

Kentucky gov announces changes for juvenile justice system

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. And in a big policy change, “defensive equipment” — pepper spray and tasers — will be provided for the first time so detention center workers can defend themselves and others if attacked, he said. The governor announced Thursday that the starting salary for juvenile justice workers in the detention centers is being raised to $50,000 per …

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Dem governor: Caring is key to connecting with rural voters
2 years ago

Dem governor: Caring is key to connecting with rural voters

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. “And to show that you care about them, and to earn their trust that you do truly care about them.” Beshear said his party’s candidates need to show up with a core message centered on good-paying jobs, access to quality health care and good public schools — all issues that he sees as resonating with …

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Beshear offers defense on issues looming in reelection bid
2 years, 3 months ago

Beshear offers defense on issues looming in reelection bid

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. “I know that those prices are still challenging, but they’re moving the right way,” Beshear said, while acknowledging that “inflation is still with us,” especially on food prices. While stating that a governor “can’t control gas prices,” Beshear recited steps he took to try to help cushion Kentuckians from inflation and sky-high fuel prices. Craft …

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FEMA faces criticism for response as flood death count grows
2 years, 4 months ago

FEMA faces criticism for response as flood death count grows

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. On Thursday, the governor reported that the stricken area was “likely out of the emergency phase of responding to this disaster.” Search-and-rescue teams that remained in the region to wait out additional threats of heavy rains have been given the green light to go home, Beshear said. The governor said “we need to see better outcomes” …

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Beshear: FEMA has to 'get it right' in response to flooding
2 years, 4 months ago

Beshear: FEMA has to 'get it right' in response to flooding

The Independent  

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Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky, pledges more US help
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky, pledges more US help

Associated Press  

LOST CREEK, Ky. — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday witnessed the damage from deadly and devastating storms that have resulted in the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, as they visited the state to meet with families and first responders. Beshear said the flooding was “unlike anything we’ve ever seen” in the state and credited Biden …

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Floods strike new blow in place that has known hardship
2 years, 4 months ago

Floods strike new blow in place that has known hardship

Associated Press  

JACKSON, Ky. — Evelyn Smith lost everything in the deadly floods that devastated eastern Kentucky, saving only her grandson’s muddy tricycle. “And for those who have now lost vehicles, homes, loved ones, it’s hard for me to see how they bounce back from this.” “I mean, people will,” Smith added. The record floods “couldn’t have come at a worse time,” …

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Some Appalachia residents begin cleanup after deadly floods
2 years, 4 months ago

Some Appalachia residents begin cleanup after deadly floods

Associated Press  

PRESTONBURG, Ky. — Some residents of Appalachia returned to flood-ravaged homes and communities on Saturday to shovel mud and debris and to salvage what they could, while Kentucky’s governor said search and rescue operations were ongoing in the region swamped by torrential rains days earlier that led to deadly flash flooding. “We’re just hoping we can get some help,” said …

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Beshear: Kentucky posts its lowest-ever unemployment rate
2 years, 7 months ago

Beshear: Kentucky posts its lowest-ever unemployment rate

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky posted its lowest-ever unemployment rate in April, offering more proof of the state’s unprecedented economic momentum, Gov. “Kentucky’s economy is absolutely on fire, and today’s report shows that continued success is benefiting Kentuckians all across the commonwealth,” Beshear said at a news conference. He said the state’s overall strong economy needs to reach areas “too often …

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National Guard will be deployed across Kentucky to help overwhelmed hospitals. Health care workers high-fived when they heard the news
3 years, 4 months ago

National Guard will be deployed across Kentucky to help overwhelmed hospitals. Health care workers high-fived when they heard the news

CNN  

CNN — Kentucky hospital officials high-fived one another during a news conference Monday as they learned multiple National Guard teams would be deployed to hospitals across the state dealing with rising Covid-19 cases and hospital staffing shortages. “Covid is burning through our population here in Kentucky,” Beshear said, adding that the state is coming off its third highest week of …

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