Andy Beshear

Now that the federal government shutdown is over, Kentucky is working to issue full SNAP benefits to the 600,000 residents who receive food assistance.

Gov. Andy Beshear is sending the National Guard to help staff food banks as about 600,000 Kentuckians experience delays in SNAP benefits from the federal government.

Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency and pledged state funds to support Kentucky food banks.

As SNAP recipients prepare to possibly lose benefits on Saturday, Kentucky Gov. AndyBeshear says while he’s looking at all options, he’s not sure a special session of the General Assembly is needed.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is warning of a likely shortfall in state revenue for the current fiscal year. A group of ten economists known as the state’s consensus forecasting group will meet Sept. 16 to revise budget estimates for the current fiscal year that ends June 30, 2026.

Gov. Andy Beshear is renewing his call for universal pre-K in Kentucky. This time, he’s harnessing the power of education and business leaders in an effort to influence reluctant state lawmakers.

Beshear joined Kentuckian Hadley Duvall in advocating for reproductive rights at the Democratic National Convention Monday night as he made the case for Vice President Kamala Harris.

A day after Beshear and a few other prominent Democrats were bypassed in favor of the affable Minnesotan as Harris' running mate, the Kentucky governor said he's still part of the team. He indicated that Harris had asked him to make campaign pitches for the ticket.

Vice President Kamala Harris finalized her choice for her running mate on the Democratic ticket Tuesday, passing over Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in favor of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Politicians gunning to be Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate are practicing a time-honored tradition in presidential campaigns. They're walking the line between open self-promotion and loyal advocacy for the potential boss in what amounts to unofficial auditions.