The Latest Breaking News from Andy Beshear

Gov. Beshear visits Berea EV plant following expansion, job creation

That includes 167 new jobs and a $153 million investment, which was announced last summer.

WEKU · Dec 5, 2023

First week of December proclaimed Winter Weather Awareness Week across Commonwealth

Monday marks the start of Winter Weather Awareness Week across the Commonwealth.

WEKU · Dec 1, 2023

Environmental permit approved, progress continues for Hazard high-ground community

Construction on the Skyview high-ground community outside Hazard is moving forward as its environmental permit has been approved by the federal Department for Housing and Urban Development.

WEKU · Nov 30, 2023

Work continues on two major transportation projects in eastern Kentucky

The first is the U.S. 4-60 reconstruction project

WEKU · Nov 20, 2023

Abortion rights victories show this issue is unlikely to fade in 2024 elections − 3 things to know

Abortion rights advocates won major victories in several state elections on Nov. 7, 2023, signaling that abortion laws are likely to continue to play an important role in the 2024 elections.

The Conversation · Nov 9, 2023

It's time to cancel Trump's reality show

The threat of growing war leaves Trump looking so very small

Salon · Nov 9, 2023

Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia.

WEKU · Nov 8, 2023

Republicans still don’t get it: Most Americans support abortion rights

It’s especially difficult to “soften” messaging when Republicans have been suggesting barbaric, regressive and punitive ideas like jailing — and even killing! — women who have abortions.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023

‘Abortion is a winning issue’: rights victories in 2023 US elections raise hopes for 2024

Democrats will almost certainly use the issue to buoy their party in races, while Republican voters may be abandoning their party over it

The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023

Real people, real votes boost Biden’s hopes on night of Democratic wins

Election victories in Virginia and Kentucky and an abortion vote in Ohio give welcome boost to president after bruising opinion polls

The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023