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‘A Latino problem’: National Democrats clash with Andy Beshear over Texas governor’s race
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear hoped being chair of the Democratic Governors Association this midterms year would raise his profile and connections ahead of his expected 2028 run for president. But it’s also created an opening to ramp up pressure on him, with frustrations spilling into the open this week as multiple Texas Democratic members of Congress and national group leaders accused him of putting his book tour and potential 2028 activity ahead of helping Democratic nominee Gina Hinojosa win the Texas governor’s race.
Beshear teases 2028 run, shares message of healing at Nashville stop
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear fueled speculation of a 2028 presidential bid while visiting Nashville for a fundraiser and book event.
Beshear, Calipari share the stage in Arkansas during KY governor’s book tour
The two discussed Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of Senate Bill 150 in 2023.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Razorbacks coach John Calipari talk politics and basketball during appearance in Little Rock
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke with John Calipari, the head coach of the University of Arkansas men's basketball team, during an appearance in Little Rock on Thursday.
Texas Governor Race Puts Pressure on Andy Beshear and Democratic Governors Association
Allies of Gina Hinojosa want a Democratic group to support her bid for Texas governor — putting pressure on its chairman, Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, who is weighing a run for president.
Beshear creates new state office to amplify Kentucky’s musical legacy, entertainment economy
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the creation of the Governor’s Office of Music Friday during an appearance at Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville, one of the state’s marquee music festivals.
Beshear defends stance on transgender athletes, care for minors
Gov. Andy Beshear defended his stance on transgender athletes and care for minors as Kentucky candidates weigh the issue before Nov. 3.
Beshear declines to say if he’s allocating substantial funds to boost Dem in Texas Gov. race
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear hints at future political run during book talk
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Tuesday that he is no longer certain his 2023 reelection campaign will be his last, while discussing his faith, political divisions and the future of the Democratic Party at GW.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pushes to flip a Republican-friendly House seat in test of his political reach
As the midterms near, potential 2028 presidential candidates are looking to prove their appeal in a range of House districts across the country. For Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, it’s all about his state’s 6th Congressional District.
Beshear praises Kentucky's 'Good Samaritans,' rebukes Trump in new book
Gov. Andy Beshear has published a new book detailing his time in office during the pandemic, multiple natural disasters and a deadly mass shooting.
Beshear announces nearly $17M in federal grants for mental health, addiction services
Gov. Andy Beshear's administration has secured nearly $17 million in federal funding to support 988 crisis services, youth mental health and addiction recovery, his office announced Monday.
$17M in grants to fund Kentucky mental health, addiction services
Kentucky is set to receive nearly $17 million in federal funding to strengthen mental health and addiction services across the state, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday.
Kentucky receives millions in federal funding for mental health services
Kentucky will receive $17 million in federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday.
Gov. Beshear administration secures $17M in funding for mental health services
The Beshear administration announced the securing of millions in grant funding for mental health and addiction support.
Kentucky secures nearly $17 million for mental health, addiction services
Gov. Beshear says healthcare is a basic human right and his administration is taking action to expand and protect access to essential services that save lives.
Book excerpt: "Go and Do Likewise" by Andy Beshear
The Democratic Governor of Kentucky writes about how the language of faith, which he believes has been co-opted by some politicians, can be used to bridge the nation's partisan divide.
Democratic governors criticize Trump policies amid rising costs
Andy Beshear and other Democratic governors criticized Trump’s tariffs, fuel prices and $5,000 dividend proposal during Louisville gathering.
Kentucky governor to headline Democratic rally
Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, will headline a Democratic Party of Arkansas dinner on Oct. 1 at North Little Rock’s The Venue at Westwind. The “Ballots, Blue Jeans & BBQ” event...
Gov. Andy Beshear says arrest of former Gov. Matt Bevin shows 'the rule of law still applies'
Small businesses encouraged to apply for tax credit through KSBTC program
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentucky small businesses that are creating jobs and investing in their communities to apply for a tax credit of up to $25,000…
Oz says rural health funding responsibility falls to governor
Congressman Barr and Gov. Andy Beshear have been going back and forth over rural health care.
Kentucky small businesses urged to apply for tax credits up to $25,000
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentucky small businesses that are creating jobs ...
Beshear, Barr feud over impact of 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
A letter from Barr this week demands answers about the governor’s prior statements on the president’s signature tax and spending law
Kentucky Gov. Beshear Keeps Pushing for Info on McConnell’s Health. He Says He’s ‘Heard Absolutely Nothing Back’
It's been more than a month since the Democratic Governor issued a public letter calling on the Republican to update his constituents on the status of his health amid a lengthy hospitalization.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s ‘heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell’
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Sunday said he has “heard absolutely nothing back from” Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after requesting updates on his health following his weekslong hos…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell"
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following a formal request for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
Charles Barkley says Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is one of the few politicians he likes
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has the support of an NBA great.
Beshear criticizes plan giving ICE officers Kentucky-made electric shock gloves
Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., says the gloves, which are made in Kentucky, would be going onto the wrong hands if they are used by federal immigration officers
McConnell's absence puts Trump agenda at risk as Kentucky succession questions grow
Andy Beshear says the Aug. 3 deadline has no legal impact on his options, but Mitch McConnell's absence leaves Republicans one vote short on key items.
Gov. Beshear discusses potential Senate vacancy in relation with Sen. McConnell’s health status
Gov. Andy Beshear made a Facebook post addressing potential vacancy in the Senate.
Kickstarted governor race tops Fancy Farm Kentucky politics highlights
Fancy Farm was missing familiar faces this year without Mitch McConnell and Andy Beshear. It wasn't missing big Kentucky politics moments, though.
Kentucky governor says McConnell should disclose health details or resign
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) issued an ultimatum to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in a Monday letter: address Kentuckians about his ongoing absence from Congress or resign.
Kentucky governor presses McConnell on legacy-'ruining' health
Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has used the Republican senator's weekslong absence to demand proof of his capacity to serve.
KY Gov. Andy Beshear & Pete Buttigieg Discuss Politics at Nat'l Urban League Conference
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D), former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (Biden administration), Rev. Al Sharpton, and Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin are among the speakers at the National Urban League Conference in Nashville.
What’s Going on With Mitch McConnell? Kentucky’s Governor Has Questions.
Gov. Andy Beshear called on Senator McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June, to prove his capacity to serve, or resign.
Kentucky governor demands 'honesty' on McConnell's health
Kentucky governor demands 'honesty' on McConnell's health
Kentucky Gov. Beshear demands McConnell ‘prove capacity to serve’ or resign
The Democratic governor criticized the limited communication between the Republican senator and constituents after he suffered a fall.
Speak or resign: Beshear ups demand for McConnell health status
McConnell's absence is fueling speculation about his capacity to serve.
Beshear says McConnell should disclose health details or resign
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) issued an ultimatum to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in a Monday letter: address Kentuckians about his ongoing absence from Congress or resign. The Republican senator…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s message to Sen. Mitch McConnell: Disclose more about health or resign
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has a message for Sen. Mitch McConnell, his state’s senior senator: Explain his long absence from the Senate and give details about his health, Beshear is insisting, or resign.
Follow the Money: UK trustees keep giving big to Beshear
FRANKFORT – Ruth Day contributed another $15,000 to the Kentucky Democratic Party on June 16, ten days before Gov. Andy Beshear appointed her to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.
Dem Faces Revolt Over McConnell Health Standoff
Andy Beshear is taking the heat for not being more aggressive in getting tangible answers on Mitch McConnell’s health.
Kentucky governor says he received 2 calls from agencies indicating McConnell had 'passed'
Andy Beshear says two agencies called him suggesting Mitch McConnell had died while the Kentucky senator was hospitalized after his June fall.
Trump raises election concerns, drawing pushback from Kentucky lawmakers
Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., and two Kentucky congressmen are pushing back on President Donald Trump’s speech Thursday night.
In interview, Beshear says he received calls about McConnell 'suggesting he's passed'
In an interview with Katie Couric posted to YouTube July 15, Beshear said he received calls from officials \
Beshear urges McConnell to 'provide additional reassurance'
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says he is working to get back to the Senate floor as soon as possible as he recovers from a fall.
Dem governor escalates McConnell health demands, cites response to past Trump health concerns
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demands Sen. Mitch McConnell reveal his undisclosed medical condition as the 84-year-old remains absent from the Senate.
Dem governor escalates McConnell health demands, cites response to past Trump health concerns
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demands Sen. Mitch McConnell reveal his undisclosed medical condition as the 84-year-old remains absent from the Senate.
'Tell us what's going on,' Kentucky governor urges McConnell on health
McConnell’s office says the senator remains hospitalized and improving as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear again calls for more details on his condition.
Gov. Andy Beshear calls for transparency in Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health
Kentucky’s governor is once again calling for transparency from Mitch McConnell’s office regarding the senator’s health.
Kentucky governor wants update on his state's missing Sen. McConnell: 'Just tell us what's going on'
Kentucky's Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, renewed his call for Mitch McConnell, the senior Republican senator from his state, to release information about his health after he was hospitalized on June 14 and hasn't been seen publicly since. "Let's end...
McConnell’s Absence Prompts New Beshear Demand for Health Update
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, renewed his call for Mitch McConnell, the senior Republican senator from his state, to release information about his health after he was hospitalized on June 14 and hasn’t been seen publicly since.
Beshear's office reports hundreds of calls, messages on McConnell's health
McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 .
Kentucky governor asks McConnell about health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell, the state's most powerful figure in Congress, to disclose more about his condition after three weeks of silence from the 84-year-old since he was hospitalized in Washington.
G.O.P Shutdown Anxiety & McConnell’s AWOL Politics
Senate Republicans are anxious about a possible preelection government shutdown instigated by Democrats. Plus, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pushes Mitch McConnell’s team on health updates.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Demands Health Update on Mitch McConnell
Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14. Speculation about his health has spread in recent days.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell for a health update
The Democratic governor’s letter comes weeks after the 84-year-old lawmaker entered the hospital for reasons he hasn’t explained.
Kentucky Gov. asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give an update on his condition
The 84-year-old has been silent since he was hospitalized in Washington
Beshear asks McConnell to update Kentucky voters on his condition
Kentucky's governor has written an open letter to Mitch McConnell asking the Republican senator to disclose more about his condition.
Gov. Beshear urges McConnell to be ‘transparent’ and give an update on his health
The Democratic governor said “Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned” about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health as his office has declined to give details on his hospitalization.
Beshear requests McConnell health update
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) sent a letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)’s office on Wednesday, asking for a health update on the senator after he was admitted to the hospital on June 14. “Over…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
Kentucky Gov. Beshear presses McConnell to provide health update as speculation grows
McConnell, the former longtime Senate leader who declined to seek an eighth term following a series of health scares, was admitted to a hospital on June 14.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requests health update on Sen. Mitch McConnell
In a statement Wednesday morning, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requested an official update on Sen. Mitch McConnell's health.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear asks Mitch McConnell to share health update
As Sen. Mitch McConnell remains in the hospital more than three weeks after he was admitted, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is requesting he share an update on his health.
Gov. Beshear requests health update on Sen. Mitch McConnell
Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter Wednesday, July 8, to the Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office requesting an update on the senator’s health.
Riding Into 2028: On the Midterms Trail, Andy Beshear Eyes a Bigger Prize
The two-term Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky, in demand as a surrogate in key 2026 races, talks horses, faith and family politics as he considers a run for the White House.
Beshear endorses Dembo in race for Kentucky's sixth congressional district
Dembo is looking to flip Kentucky’s sixth congressional district from red to blue
Inside Iowa Politics: Potential 2028 presidential candidate’s advice to Democrats
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear offered advice to Democrats on how to talk with voters.
Inside Iowa Politics: Potential 2028 presidential candidate’s advice to Democrats
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear offered advice to Democrats on how to talk with voters.
Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip
Rob Sand will rally a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday, kicking off a countdown to November with the support of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.
Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip
Rob Sand will rally a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday
Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip
Rob Sand will rally a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday.
Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip
Rob Sand will rally a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday.
Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip
Rob Sand will rally a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday.
Rob Sand to Rally in Iowa Governor Bid With Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats Eye a Flip
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Rob Sand will rally a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday, kicking off a countdown to November with the support of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. The race for governor between Sand and Republican Zach Lahn stands to be one of ...
As Beshear blasts politics at UK, he continues to appoint big donors to UK board
In April Gov. Andy Beshear delivered a strong warning about partisan donors exerting "undue outside influence" on the direction of the University of Kentucky. But insiders, his donors, sit on the governing board.
Andy Beshear says ‘Texas is in play’ after Ken Paxton wins Senate GOP primary
Paxton, Texas’ attorney general, defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary last week.
Kentucky governor blasts UK athletics' 'decision-making'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the "decision-making" at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.
Beshear urges Democrats to 'talk like a normal human being' to voters
Michigan Democrats gathered Saturday in Detroit to honor outgoing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Her Kentucky counterpart had a message on voter messaging.
Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky spoke at a gathering of party insiders in Detroit, fueling presidential speculation.
‘Of course the Pope is going to be against war’: Governor Andy Beshear defends the Pope from President Trump’s attacks
Beshear vetoes bill that would have reshaped JCPS board
In his April 13 veto of Senate Bill 4, Beshear said the legislation violates the state's constitution by attempting to control the boards of Louisville and Lexington's school districts.
Beshear signs bills aimed at college access, retired teacher pay
Gov. Beshear signs new laws enhancing education access and increasing pay for retired teachers re-entering the workforce.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear takes jabs at JD Vance in his home state of Ohio
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, speaking in JD Vance’s home state of Ohio on Saturday, tore into the vice president, questioning his Appalachian roots and telling voters they “deserve better.”
Beshear Criticizes Vance in Ohio, Stoking 2028 Presidential Tensions
Mr. Beshear, the Democratic governor of Kentucky, sharply criticized Mr. Vance as both angle for potential presidential runs.
Beshear, state leaders push back on proposed student loan cap
Gov. Andy Beshear and other Democratic leaders are calling on the Trump administration to scrap a proposed change to federal student loan eligibility.
Trump-governors meeting sets up another White House vs. states clash
An annual bipartisan meeting of governors has become, in the words of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, "a lot of drama."
Beshear shares vision for Democrats' path forward
Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., is promoting a new book, and amid speculation he is eyeing a run for president.
Red-state auditor's report flags Democratic gov's 'concerning' spending on 'luxury' expenditures
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is facing heat from the state's Republican auditor, who released a report outlining questionable spending from the executive branch.
Gov. Beshear teases Wednesday announcement in social media posts
There is much speculation on social media about what the announcement could be.
Beshear to skip Trump meeting with governors, citing 'drama'
The meeting is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20, and it is not clear which governors will be attending.
Meet the un-Gavin. Kentucky’s governor sees a different way to the White House
Andy Beshear says voters want a healer in 2028, not someone who'll match President Trump insult for insult. His focus on nuts and bolts makes him a popular blue governor in a very red state.
Senate committee reviews Gov. Beshear’s budget proposal
The proposal dedicates $500 million of the budget reserve trust fund to affordable housing, rural hospital assistance and food assistance.
Kentucky provides $750,000 to support Covington businesses during bridge projects
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $750,000 funding initiative to support Covington, Kentucky, businesses affected by two major bridge construction projects, aiming to alleviate disruptions for local commuters and enterprises.