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Beshear Touts Record $2.38B Lottery Sales, New Logan County Plant and 45 Recovery Ready Counties
Gov. Andy Beshear announced record Kentucky Lottery sales of $2.38 billion, a $28 million ClearFlow Metalworks plant in Logan County, three new Recovery Ready Communities and a Veterans Day tribute.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEducationSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Andy BeshearKentucky LotteryClearFlow MetalworksRecovery Ready Communitiesmedical cannabisVeterans DayTeam KentuckyKentucky Governor's Office
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Beshear Opens Team Kentucky Food Drive to Public Donations Ahead of Holidays
Kentuckians can donate non-perishable food through Nov. 18 at a Frankfort drive-through site, with items going to Feeding Kentucky, the Christian Appalachian Project and a local senior center.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsSocial IssuesAgricultureDemocratic Party Team Kentucky Food DriveAndy BeshearFeeding KentuckyFrankfortSNAP benefitsfood donationsChristian Appalachian ProjectKentucky Governor's Office
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Democrats Win Control of House and Senate in Historic Midterm Sweep
Trump vows to be "Mr. Veto" and blames Fox News and the Iran war as Republicans lose seats in Texas, Kansas, South Carolina and Maine, and voters reject data center measures across the country.
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ClearFlow Metalworks to Build $28 Million Aluminum Plant in Logan County, Creating 50 Jobs
The phased project's first stage is a secondary aluminum billet casting facility with an estimated annual capacity of about 100,000 tons, backed by up to $1,000,500 in state tax incentives.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsEnvironment ClearFlow MetalworksLogan CountyKentuckyaluminum manufacturingeconomic developmentAndy BeshearRussellvilleKentucky Governor's Office
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Three I-65 Ramps Reopen in Louisville as Central Corridor Work Advances
Gov. Andy Beshear announced three I-65 ramps in Louisville reopened after June closures for bridge work, with more reopenings and nine bridge upgrades planned through 2028.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsInfrastructure I-65 Central CorridorLouisvilleAndy BeshearKentucky Transportation Cabinetroad constructioninterstate rampsbridge constructionKentucky Governor's Office
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Beshear Says $153 Million in Medical Debt Erased for 67,000 Kentuckians
The state is about 60% of the way to a $250 million relief goal, with a second round of letters expected to be mailed around the week of Nov. 9.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEconomyElectionSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Andy BeshearKentuckymedical debt reliefeconomic developmentKentucky electionsHalloween safetyhuman trafficking awarenessKentucky Governor's OfficeTeam Kentucky Medical Debt Relief Programmedical debtUndue Medical DebtAllison Sessoexecutive order
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Beshear: 137 Census Tracts Across 76 Kentucky Counties Approved for Opportunity Zone 2.0
All 137 census tracts recommended by Gov. Andy Beshear were approved for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation, spanning 76 Kentucky counties and becoming active Jan. 1, 2027.
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Beshear: Over $350,000 in State Funding Approved for Caldwell County Site Development
Kentucky approves more than $350,000 in state funding to prepare a nearly 20-acre Build-Ready site in Caldwell County, aiming to attract business investment and future jobs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborReal Estate Andy BeshearCaldwell CountyKentucky Product Development InitiativePrincetonKentucky Economic Development Finance Authoritysite developmenteconomic developmentKentucky Governor's Office
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Nissin International Transport to Build $14.3 Million Distribution Center in Frankfort, Creating 30 Jobs
Nissin International Transport U.S.A. will open its first Kentucky operation in Franklin County Industrial Park 3, a $14.3 million distribution center supporting Toyota-affiliated suppliers and creating 30 jobs.
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Beshear: SBA Disaster Loans Approved for 19 Kentucky Counties Hit by June Storms
Homeowners, businesses and nonprofits in 19 Kentucky counties can now apply for SBA disaster loans after federal approval of Gov. Andy Beshear's request following June's floods and tornadoes.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherBusinessDisastersState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentGeneral WeatherEconomy SBA disaster declarationAndy BeshearKentucky floodingSmall Business AdministrationFEMAdisaster loansTeam Kentucky Emergency Relief FundKentucky Governor's Office
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Beshear Urges Kentuckians to Dispose of Prescription Drugs on National Take Back Day
Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to drop off expired and unused medications at National Prescription Drug Take Back Day sites on Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMedical Science National Prescription Drug Take Back DayAndy BeshearKentuckyprescription drug disposaloverdose deathsopioid crisispublic healthKentucky Governor's Office
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Gov. Beshear Urges Kentuckians to Vote Ahead of Nov. 3 Elections
Governor Andy Beshear reminds registered voters of free Voter ID cards, three days of early no-excuse voting and a first-of-its-kind drive-through site in Louisville before Election Day on Nov. 3.
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Niagara Bottling Opens $141 Million Kenton County Plant, Creating 60 Jobs
Niagara Bottling has opened a $141 million production facility in Elsmere, Kenton County, creating 60 full-time jobs and exceeding its original investment by more than $11 million.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTrade Niagara BottlingKenton CountyElsmereAndy Beshearmanufacturingeconomic developmentKentuckyKentucky Governor's Office
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Beshear Calls on Kentucky Colleges to Review Sexual Assault Policies Within 90 Days
Gov. Andy Beshear sent Kentucky colleges and universities a letter ordering a 90-day review of sexual assault and harassment policies, alongside updates on jobs, early voting, medical cannabis and the Team Kentucky Food Drive.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEconomyElectionSocial Issues Andy BeshearKentuckycollege campus safetysexual assaultTeam Kentucky Food Drivemedical cannabisearly votingKentucky Governor's Office
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Silco Fire & Security Breaks Ground on $6.4 Million Bullitt County Facility, With Up to 64 Jobs Planned
Silco Fire & Security has broken ground on a $6.4 million facility in Bullitt County, Kentucky, expected to create 20 jobs in three years and up to 64 in the future.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsReal Estate Silco Fire & SecurityBullitt CountyAndy BeshearKentucky Business Investmenteconomic developmentjob creationfire protectionKentucky Governor's Office
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Beshear Opens Applications for Kentucky Talent Recruitment Grants, Deadline Nov. 6
Kentucky is accepting applications for its Talent Recruitment Grant Program, offering up to $500,000 for local workforce relocation, retention and marketing efforts. The deadline is Nov. 6.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEmployment and LaborEconomyState GovernmentsUSA Kentucky Talent Recruitment Grant ProgramAndy BeshearKentucky Cabinet for Economic Developmentworkforce developmenteconomic developmentFrankfortNew Kentucky HomeKentucky Governor's Office
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Beshear Appeals Trump's Denial of Federal Aid for 5 Kentucky Counties After Deadly June Storms
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is appealing President Trump's denial of Public Assistance for five counties hit by June flooding and storms that killed six Kentuckians, seeking broader FEMA aid.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsDisastersGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Andy BeshearFEMAKentucky floodingDonald Trumpdisaster declarationPublic AssistanceHazard Mitigation Grant ProgramKentucky Governor's Office
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Medical Cannabis Now Available in All 11 Kentucky Licensing Regions After Prestonsburg Dispensary Opens
Sunnyside Dispensary in Prestonsburg opened Oct. 12 as the first in the Mountain Region, bringing Kentucky to 26 operating dispensaries and full coverage of all 11 licensing regions.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Medical CannabisKentuckyAndy BeshearSunnyside DispensaryPrestonsburgOffice of Medical CannabisSenate Bill 47Kentucky Governor's Office
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Beshear Touts $17M Floyd County Expansion, Medical Debt Relief in Team Kentucky Update
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $17 million Floyd County investment creating 65 jobs, medical debt relief for 130,000 residents, and SNAP cuts affecting 80,000 Kentuckians.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesLegalAgriculture Andy BeshearKentuckySNAPmedical debt reliefFloyd Countyhuman traffickinghousingKentucky Governor's Office
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Beshear: 80,000+ Kentuckians Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump Changes
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says federal SNAP changes have left more than 80,000 Kentuckians, including 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors, facing hunger, and urges USDA and Congress to act.
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Kentucky's Nine Racetracks to Display Human Trafficking Awareness Posters Under First Lady's Coalition Partnership
First Lady Britainy Beshear announces all nine Kentucky racetracks will display posters identifying human trafficking indicators and National Human Trafficking Hotline information, reaching millions of visitors annually.
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Beshears Help Unload 34,000-Pound Food Donation to Fight Kentucky Hunger
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Frankfort to unload a 34,000-pound food donation for Feeding Kentucky, part of a nationwide America250 effort.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentAgriculture Andy BeshearBritainy BeshearFeeding KentuckyThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsFrankfort, KentuckyFood DonationHunger ReliefKentucky Governor's Office
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R/S-Godwin Truck Body Co. to Invest $17 Million in Floyd County, Creating 65 Jobs
Fourth-generation family-owned trucking equipment manufacturer R/S-Godwin is expanding in Floyd County, Kentucky, with a $17 million investment that will create 65 full-time jobs.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsManufacturing R/S-Godwin Truck Body Co.Floyd CountyAndy BeshearKentuckyeconomic developmentjob creationKentucky Governor's Office
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Beshear, Rogers Announce $22 Million for Eastern Kentucky Revitalization
Gov. Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers announced more than $22 million in Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization funding for healthcare, infrastructure, energy, education and tourism projects across Eastern Kentucky.
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Beshear Declares State of Emergency to Let Kentucky Farmers and Truckers Use Untaxed Diesel
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency allowing farmers and truckers to use untaxed dyed diesel on public roads, citing rising costs from the war in Iran.
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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear covers economic development, Head Start, voter ID, maternal healthcare, Eastern Kentucky funding, a drug policy leadership change and the new Office of Music.
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Arvato Opens Louisville Fulfillment Center, Creating 150 Kentucky Jobs
Arvato celebrated the grand opening of a nearly 400,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Louisville, its seventh site in the greater Shepherdsville area, creating 150 jobs.
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Beshear Announces Record $78.8 Million in Appalachian Regional Commission Funding for Eastern Kentucky
Kentucky receives a record $78.8 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission for 67 Eastern Kentucky projects, beating the previous $59.2 million record set in fiscal year 2023.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEnergySocial Issues Andy BeshearAppalachian Regional CommissionEastern KentuckyGayle ManchinKentucky Department for Local GovernmentArea Development PrograminfrastructureKentucky Governor's Office
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Lyon County Approved for Over $560,000 in State Funding for Site and Building Development
KEDFA approves over $560,000 in state funding for a Lyon County project to acquire 58 acres near the Eddyville Industrial Park and build a new rail spur.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAEconomyState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborReal EstateTransportation Kentucky Product Development InitiativeLyon CountyEddyville Riverport and Industrial Development AuthorityAndy BeshearKentucky Economic Development Finance AuthorityEconomic DevelopmentEddyville Industrial ParkKentucky Governor's Office
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Beshear Warns Trump's Head Start Changes Threaten 15,000 Kentucky Children
Gov. Andy Beshear sent a personal letter and joined 24 attorneys general urging President Trump to reconsider Head Start changes he says would cut funding and harm 15,000 Kentucky children.
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