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Governor Beshear announced significant progress on multiple state initiatives including record-breaking economic investment, expanding medical cannabis access, and enhanced school safety measures with increased school resource officers.
Freeman Automation, an electrical control panel manufacturer, will establish a new operation in Graves County with a $1 million investment and create 20 jobs after outgrowing its current location.
MegaFit Meals, a Kentucky-based meal preparation company, is investing $9.25 million to expand operations in Calvert City, creating 40 new jobs. The company currently employs more than 100 Kentuckians.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has ordered state flags lowered to half-staff through Sept. 1 to honor country music legend Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80 in Nashville.
Anthro Energy broke ground Tuesday on a $40 million advanced electrolyte manufacturing facility in Louisville that will create 110 permanent jobs and become the first large-scale, U.S.-owned and -operated facility of its kind in the country.
Governor Beshear announced appointments to numerous Kentucky state boards and commissions, including several Lexington residents such as Tom Eblen to the Heritage Council and Gretchen Brown to the Palliative Care Advisory Council.
Gov. Beshear announced Kentucky's seventh consecutive budget surplus in his Team Kentucky Update, with General Fund receipts reaching nearly $16 billion despite earlier projections of a shortfall. The governor highlighted ongoing economic development success and outlined plans with lawmakers to restore funding for critical programs.
Canadian automation firm BOS Innovations opened its first U.S. headquarters in Lexington, creating 111 jobs and investing $5.4 million to serve manufacturers across key industries.
Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Wednesday requiring data center developers to prove their projects won't raise utility rates and prohibiting utilities from recovering data center costs from ratepayers, responding to community concerns about rising electricity prices.
Gov. Beshear expanded his Pre-K pilot program to Franklin County Schools and Glasgow Independent Schools, bringing total enrollment to approximately 3,000 students across four school districts starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
Wisconsin-based custom apparel manufacturer Artisans Inc. opened its first Kentucky facility in Lexington, a $8.4 million operation expected to create 55 new jobs in the region.
Gov. Beshear has joined 23 other states in suing the Trump administration over a new regulation that would allow federal agencies to share sensitive TANF recipient data, including Social Security numbers and immigration status.
Governor Beshear announced appointments to several state boards and commissions, including medical professionals to the State Board of Medical Licensure and administrators to advisory councils overseeing health care and emergency response.
Gov. Beshear announced that Archer Daniels Midland will invest $16 million to expand natural color production at its Northern Kentucky facility, creating over 40 full-time jobs to meet growing demand for clean-label food and beverage ingredients.
Kentucky approved $6.1 million in state funding for site and building development projects in five counties, including Fayette, to support job creation and future investment.
Gov. Beshear announced that eight Kentucky technology companies will receive $862,479 in state matching grants through Kentucky's SBIR/STTR program to support research and innovation, partially matching $6.6 million in federal awards.
KOI Superior Walls has opened its first Kentucky manufacturing facility in Boone County, creating 73 full-time jobs and expanding the operations of the parent company KOI Precast Concrete.
Interstate 65 in Louisville will reopen three days ahead of schedule following the completion of major bridge replacement work. The five-mile stretch will open to limited two-lane traffic with reduced speed limits.
Gov. Beshear has ordered flags at Kentucky state buildings lowered to half-staff on July 29 to honor Private Mike McDowell, a Kentucky WWII soldier whose remains were identified earlier this year after 82 years. A repatriation service is scheduled for the same day at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff.
ISCO Industries, a Louisville-based piping products manufacturer, officially opened its new $12.75 million facility on Johnsontown Road, creating 50 full-time jobs and doubling its current footprint in the city.
Governor Beshear marked the fourth anniversary of Eastern Kentucky's deadly 2022 floods by delivering keys to four new homeowners, breaking ground on 30 homes, and announcing $2.5 million for additional housing construction through the state's high-ground community initiative.
A Team Kentucky documentary about rebuilding efforts after the devastating July 2022 floods in Eastern Kentucky is now available on Amazon Prime Video, expanding public access to stories of community recovery and resilience.
Gov. Beshear announced he will use $255 million in unexpected state revenue to reverse a 4% Medicaid reimbursement cut and fully fund Michelle P. Waiver slots for Kentuckians with disabilities, following protests from advocates about the planned cuts.
Gov. Beshear has announced appointments to multiple Kentucky state boards and commissions, including new members to energy, education, workforce, and river management agencies across the Commonwealth.
Gov. Beshear announced Kentucky's seventh consecutive budget surplus of $320 million and highlighted continued economic growth, with the state posting record early-year investment figures in 2026.
Three Kentucky counties—Jefferson, Mercer and Simpson—have been recognized among America's best for economic development by Site Selection magazine, continuing Kentucky's record-breaking economic growth under Gov. Beshear.
Gov. Beshear expanded his pre-K pilot program to Franklin County Schools and Glasgow Independent Schools, which will serve roughly 3,000 Kentucky children combined starting in the 2026-2027 school year, bringing the total to four participating school districts.
Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all Kentucky state buildings lowered to half-staff through July 18 in honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who died Saturday at age 71.
Governor Andy Beshear named Ray Perry as his new senior advisor, replacing Rocky Adkins who is departing to run for Kentucky governor in 2027. Adkins, who served in the position since 2019, helped secure over $50 billion in economic investments during his tenure.
Kentucky reported its seventh consecutive budget surplus for fiscal year 2026, with General Fund receipts exceeding estimates by 1.7 percent, prompting calls to restore critical program funding amid ongoing debate between Gov. Andy Beshear and the Republican-controlled General Assembly.
Gov. Andy Beshear's administration has secured $73 million in federal transportation funding for three Kentucky projects: replacement of Frankfort's Singing Bridge, rest area improvements statewide, and Paducah Riverport expansion.
Lieutenant Governor Bessie Coleman joined Zotefoams Inc. to celebrate the completion of a major expansion at the company's Walton headquarters, marking 25 years of operations in Northern Kentucky. The investment transformed the site into full end-to-end manufacturing and increased capacity by more than 20 percent.
Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested Sen. Mitch McConnell provide an update on his health after the 84-year-old Republican has been hospitalized since June 14 with minimal public information disclosed about his condition.
Governor Beshear provided a Team Kentucky update covering state response to recent flooding, economic development achievements totaling $27.8 billion in investments, and enhancements to state parks including a new mobile app.
A new report shows Kentucky's state parks generate $1.1 billion in annual economic impact while supporting 8,600 jobs, contributing significantly to the state's record-breaking tourism industry.
Kentucky released its 2024 Domestic Violence Data Report and launched a new dashboard to help support victims and reduce domestic violence-related crime. The initiative is led by First Lady Britainy Beshear and builds on legislation requiring data collection and victim protection programs.
Horse Soldier Bourbon, founded by retired Green Berets, opened Horse Soldier Farms in Somerset, a $200 million distillery and tourism destination overlooking Lake Cumberland. The facility will serve as the southern anchor of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Governor Andy Beshear warned Kentuckians of dangerously high temperatures with heat indexes expected to exceed 100 degrees while continuing response to weekend flooding that killed four people and prompted over 60 rescues across central Kentucky.
Gov. Beshear declared a statewide emergency after heavy rains inundated Kentucky, killing four people and requiring multiple water rescues across 18 local governments. Some areas received up to 8 inches of rain.
Gov. Beshear declared a state of emergency Saturday as heavy rain and flash flooding swept across Kentucky, forcing rescues from vehicles and homes while warning drivers to stay off roadways after dark.
Governor Beshear announced economic development projects and public safety initiatives including Next Generation 911 technology upgrades, while addressing budget constraints affecting health and social services programs.
Kentucky approved $8 million in state funding for site and building development projects across four counties as part of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, which aims to prepare infrastructure for future business investment and job creation.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Space Tango will invest $7.4 million to expand its Lexington headquarters and create 25 new high-wage jobs, part of Kentucky's growing aerospace and space technology sector.
Kentucky's serious crime rate dropped 8.14% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of decline, according to the 2025 Crime in Kentucky report released Thursday. Of 23 serious crime categories tracked, 17 experienced decreases.
Gov. Beshear and Congressman Rogers announced $6.6 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization program funding to extend drinking water and wastewater services while supporting economic development in two Eastern Kentucky counties.
Governor Beshear published an opinion piece criticizing the Republican-controlled General Assembly's budget as containing "senseless and avoidable" cuts to social services, foster care and Medicaid that are harming vulnerable Kentuckians.
Kentucky earned the Area Development Silver Shovel Award for the second consecutive year, recognizing its success attracting major economic development projects including battery manufacturing, food production, and logistics. The award highlights Kentucky's emergence as the nation's electric vehicle battery production capital.
Governor Beshear has posthumously pardoned 43 individuals imprisoned for helping enslaved people escape via the Underground Railroad, while also declaring Juneteenth an executive branch holiday in Kentucky.
Gov. Beshear announced economic development wins and drug interdiction efforts while warning of budget challenges affecting health and family services in the commonwealth.
Gov. Beshear announced $1.8 million in state funding for the first fiscal year 2026 round of workforce training approvals through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp., supporting nearly 2,300 Kentucky workers at various employers across the state.
Kentucky tourism reached a fourth consecutive record year with $14.6 billion in economic impact and nearly 97,000 jobs supported, driven by 80 million visitors and ongoing state investments in tourism development projects.
Gov. Andy Beshear extended his emergency executive order reducing Kentucky's gas tax by 10 cents for 33 cities and counties whose local officials requested the extension through June 30, while communities that declined to seek extensions will see gas prices rise starting June 11.
Gov. Andy Beshear defended his decision to temporarily cut Kentucky's gas tax by 10 cents per gallon and freeze a scheduled increase, countering Republican lawmakers who accused him of political pandering by noting that President Donald Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax.
Governor Andy Beshear announced economic development funding for 16 projects across 18 counties and highlighted a record-low workplace injury rate while raising concerns about Medicaid cuts in the state budget.
Gov. Beshear approved $750,000 in state funding for a site and building development project in Floyd County as part of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, aimed at encouraging future investment and job creation in the region.
Gov. Beshear signed an executive order Tuesday clarifying medical cannabis qualifying conditions and effectively adding 15 new conditions including ALS, Parkinson's, HIV, sickle cell anemia, and fibromyalgia, potentially allowing over 400,000 additional Kentuckians to qualify.
Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation recognizing June 2026 as Pride Month in Kentucky, the first sitting governor to do so, highlighting his administration's efforts to protect LGBTQ+ rights including banning conversion therapy and supporting gender-affirming healthcare.
The federal government approved public assistance for 18 Kentucky counties affected by the deadly January winter storm, which left 22 people dead and caused significant ice and snow accumulation across the state.
Gov. Beshear announced expanded mental health access in Kentucky as Mental Health Awareness Month concludes, citing doubled mental health providers, the 988 lifeline handling 265,000 calls since 2022, and $40 million in school-based mental health grants.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $10.3 million expansion of Abastos Wholesale's Louisville operation that will create 20 new jobs for the distributor and supply chain company.
Kentucky recorded 1,110 overdose deaths in 2025, a 22.9% decrease from the previous year and the lowest number since 2014, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline in overdose fatalities.
Governor Beshear announced more than $105 million in FEMA disaster funds for six Kentucky hospitals and emergency management to reimburse pandemic-related expenses. The reimbursement covers costs from January 2020 through May 2023.
Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all Kentucky state office buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 25, in commemoration of Memorial Day. The governor is encouraging individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the state to join in honoring those who sacrificed their lives in military service.
Governor Andy Beshear announced that U.S. Smokeless Tobacco plans to construct a major manufacturing facility in Hopkinsville that will create over 200 new jobs while consolidating operations from Nashville.
Governor Andy Beshear announced that the first quarter of 2026 was Kentucky's best on record for economic investment with over $7 billion in projects announced, continuing his administration's historic record of $50 billion in investments and 70,000 jobs created since December 2019.
Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman cut ribbons on the first two completed homes at New Hope Estates in Floyd County on March 5, providing safe housing for flood survivors Ruby Hale and Claudette Reffitt more than three years after the devastating July 2022 floods that destroyed nearly 9,000 homes across Eastern Kentucky.
Gov. Beshear announced Kentucky's 10th electric vehicle fast-charging station opened in Bowling Green and highlighted the expansion of emergency preparedness initiatives, including a new "Moore Safe Nights" program distributing weather alert radios to deaf and hard-of-hearing residents.
Governor Andy Beshear ordered state flags lowered to half-staff on Friday, May 15, to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day, which annually recognizes federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
Kentucky and Ohio governors broke ground Friday on the $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, which will build a new companion bridge and improve roadways over an eight-mile stretch critical to national commerce.
Governor Beshear provided a Team Kentucky Update covering economic development announcements, childcare expansion efforts, and recognition of healthcare workers and public servants serving Kentucky communities.
Gov. Beshear signed an executive order launching Pre-K for all pilot programs in Robertson and Rockcastle Counties, taking action through executive authority after the legislature failed to fund his universal preschool initiative.
AKFA Aluminum Solutions, an Uzbekistan-based company, will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, creating 331 jobs and making it the first Uzbekistani manufacturer to operate in the United States.
Averitt Express will invest up to $113 million to build a regional distribution campus in Bullitt County, adding 64 jobs while retaining 182 existing positions at its Louisville facility, according to Gov. Beshear.
Displate, a Polish manufacturer of metal posters, announced a $9.5 million investment to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Louisville, creating 79 jobs as part of its North American expansion.
Governor Beshear froze Kentucky's state gas tax and declared a state of emergency to reduce it by 10 cents per gallon, potentially saving families millions as fuel prices exceed $4 per gallon amid steep year-over-year increases.
Governor Andy Beshear announced ARMOR-IIMAK will invest nearly $6 million to expand its Boone County operation and create 44 new Kentucky jobs.
Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, May 3, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, following a White House proclamation.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky achieved its fourth consecutive year of declining overdose deaths, with a 22.9% drop in 2025, and celebrated the state's best four-month economic investment period in history.
Kentucky reported 1,110 overdose deaths in 2025, a 22.9% decline from 2024 and the lowest toll since 2014, marking the state's fourth consecutive year of declining overdose mortality.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced $12.98 million in state funding for 10 site development projects across 11 Kentucky counties through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, with significant investments in Graves and Caldwell counties to support economic growth and job creation.
Governor Andy Beshear announced that Toothsure, an oral healthcare products company founded by Hazard dentist Dr. Greg Baker, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Perry County with a $7.3 million investment creating 60 jobs.
Global Business Solutions plans to relocate its headquarters from Newport to Covington with a $6.8 million investment while retaining 57 highly skilled jobs at the historic Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing building.
Gov. Beshear signed legislation creating Kentucky's first reentry campus at Northpoint Training Center, which will provide job training and education to 400 inmates annually through the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has been included in UnitedHealthcare's national expansion of rural health initiatives, which will accelerate payments to rural hospitals by up to 50% and eliminate most prior authorization requirements by fall 2026.
Gov. Beshear signed legislation releasing $52 million to improve rural Kentucky water systems, with $26 million designated for Martin County to address its long-standing water infrastructure challenges.
Governor Andy Beshear announced that Louisville will host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials and highlighted ongoing improvements to Kentucky's driver licensing system and economic development initiatives.
Gov. Beshear promoted Ray Perry to Public Protection Cabinet secretary and Keith Jackson to deputy secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, while reshuffling other cabinet positions to advance his administration's goals.
Governor Beshear signed four bills expanding mental health and eating disorder insurance coverage requirements in Kentucky while allowing two other bills to lapse.
Gov. Andy Beshear signed four House Bills aimed at protecting children and supporting survivors of sexual assault and rape in Kentucky.
Gov. Beshear signed three pieces of legislation establishing Kentucky's first reentry campus, designed to help formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into their communities while enhancing public safety.
Kentucky received $13.6 million in federal funding to replace eight bridges along U.S. 60 in Bath County, removing weight restrictions and improving safety on the critical eastern Kentucky route.
Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bills 57 and 157 aimed at reducing utility and mortgage costs for Kentucky residents.
Gov. Andy Beshear signed three healthcare bills supporting Alzheimer's disease initiatives, organ donation safeguards and prosthetics coverage for Kentucky residents.
Gov. Beshear ordered Kentucky flags to half-staff on April 11 to honor Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt of Bardstown, who died March 12 in a KC-135 refueling tanker crash in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.
Gov. Beshear signed House Bill 307 and House Bill 642 to expand college access for Kentucky students and increase earnings for retired teachers returning to work.
Governor Andy Beshear signed three bills on Good Friday to support Kentuckians with special needs through funding for autism research, special needs financial planning tools, and diploma recognition for students with disabilities.
Gov. Beshear highlighted economic development momentum and historic workplace safety improvements while expressing grave concerns over Medicaid cuts in the state budget passed April 1. The governor also announced ten new sites added to the Kentucky African American Heritage Trail.
Governor Andy Beshear approved $12.4 million in state funding for 16 site development projects across 18 Kentucky counties through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, aimed at preparing industrial sites to attract future business investment and job creation.
Gov. Beshear signed four bills in March to support Kentucky public education and student safety, including measures requiring equitable teacher pay, promoting local food purchases, improving student transportation safety, and mandating background checks for school-based professionals.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order establishing the Human Trafficking Awareness Coalition, a 15-member task force chaired by First Lady Britainy Beshear to combat trafficking through prevention, awareness and survivor support.
Governor Andy Beshear announced Kentucky achieved its best first quarter for investment in state history with over $4.4 billion in approved projects during his Team Kentucky update Thursday, while also announcing $386,000 in federal funding to prevent youth crime across the commonwealth.
Global Laser Enrichment plans to build a $1.76 billion uranium enrichment facility in Paducah, the largest capital investment in Western Kentucky history, expected to create 240 high-wage jobs with state support of up to $27 million in tax incentives.
Governor Beshear ordered state flags to half-staff on March 27 to honor Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, a 26-year-old Glendale soldier who died from injuries sustained in an enemy attack at a Saudi Arabian air base while supporting Operation Epic Fury.
Steuart Nutrition, a dietary supplement manufacturer based in Minnesota, will invest $11.4 million to establish its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Erlanger, Kentucky, creating 93 full-time jobs. The project marks the company's first operation in the commonwealth.
AXN Automotive Systems opened its relocated Louisville facility with a $15 million investment that will create 10 new jobs, with Kentucky state officials praising the expansion as evidence of the state's continued economic growth.
Mitsui Chemicals America, a Japan-based chemical company, has become the first international resident at LifeSciKY, a nonprofit lab incubator in Covington, marking a strategic partnership to develop advanced biomedical research and cell culture products.
Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 11 into law, establishing a residential safe room rebate program that will provide homeowners up to $5,000 to help construct or install safe rooms in their primary residences beginning in January 2027.