Governor Steve Beshear

Beshear Says Redistricting Session Could Come in the Fall

Dan Conti (KPR) — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:14:00 +0000

Gov. Steve Beshear said a special session of the Kentucky General Assembly to redraw legislative districts for the House and Senate is likely to happen this fall. He said details are still being worked out.

“I’m talking with legislative leaders in the House and Senate right now and I think everybody, if we can work it out, would probably like to do it in the fall,” Beshear said. “And let everybody have the summer while kids are out of school and they have some vacation time, and then wait until we get back in school before we have the special session.”

Group Pushes for Medicaid Expansion

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:39:19 +0000

A leading health organization in Kentucky is putting the pressure on Gov. Steve Beshear to expand Medicaid services under the Affordable Care Act.

Kentucky Voices for Health Executive Director Regan Hunt says her group is launching a two-week radio ad campaign pressure Beshear to expand Medicaid. The radio ad campaign will be partnered with a month long online ad campaign.

Beshear Still Deciding on Special Session for Tax Reform, Redistricting

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:49:59 +0000

Gov. Steve Beshear says he's still considering whether to call a special legislative session for later this year.

A few issues remain unresolved from the last regular session, mainly redistricting and further tax reform. And Beshear has been pushing for tax reform to pay for the state's education system.

Beshear Calls McConnell Recording 'Deplorable,' Criticizes McConnell's Remarks

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:04:16 +0000

Gov. Steve Beshear is criticizing the secret recording of a campaign meeting of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell that was leaked.

Two members of Progress Kentucky, Shawn Reilly and Curt Morrison, have been implicated by a Jefferson County Democratic official as being behind who secretly recorded the McConnell meeting.

Gov. Steve Beshear Vetoes Medicaid Prompt Pay Bill, Promises Changes to System

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:24:05 +0000

Gov. Steve Beshear has vetoed a bill sponsored by House Speaker Greg Stumbo that would require prompt payment in the Medicaid managed care system.

The governor was expected to veto the bill, claiming it would cost the state too much money.

Beshear Still Considering What to Do on Hemp Bill

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:57:00 +0000

Gov. Steve Beshear has until Saturday to sign or veto a bill that would open the door to industrial hemp farming in Kentucky. So far, he hasn't said what he'll do.

The General Assembly passed the bill last Tuesday in the final minutes of this year's legislative session, giving the governor 10 days excluding Sundays to veto it.

Beshear Names Mayfield Man to Kentucky Education Board

Chad Lampe and The Associated Press — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:26:50 +0000

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Mayfield’s Trevor R. Bonnstetter to Kentucky’s Board of Education. Bonnstetter lead’s West Kentucky Rural Telephone, and replaces Dorothy Combs, whose term has expired.

Major Bills Still Awaiting Governor's Signature

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:26:07 +0000

Many of the bills Kentucky lawmakers passed in the final hours of this year's legislative session are still awaiting action by Gov. Steve Beshear. Beshear has not yet signed or vetoed high-profile bills that would prepare Kentucky to grow industrial hemp, allow alcohol sales on election day and simplify voting for military service members stationed overseas.

Beshear Reacts to Hemp, Religion Bills

Lisa Autry (KPR) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:23:20 +0000

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear says he still has concerns about the only bill to get a veto over-ride in this year's legislative session and doesn’t know if he’ll allow hemp legislation to become law.

The so-called religious freedom bill gives stronger legal standing to people in court who claim the government infringed on their religious beliefs. Opponents fear someone's claim of religious freedom could undermine civil rights protections for gays and lesbians.

Beshear Vetoes Religious Freedom Bill

Gabe Bullard (KPR) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:49:59 +0000

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has vetoed the controversial ‘religious freedom’ bill.

The legislation would allow residents to ignore any laws or regulations that violate tenets of their faith. But opponents argued it could threaten civil rights protections for racial minorities, women and LGBT residents.