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Govs Get It Done: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Protects Health Care for Nearly 100,000 Kentuckians, Fulfills Key Campaign Promise

Newly-elected Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear today fulfilled a key campaign promise by rescinding former GOP Gov. Matt Bevin’s harmful plan to impose work requirements and monthly premiums on some recipients. Under Bevin’s plan, nearly 100,000 Kentuckians would have lost health care coverage. Over 1.3 million people in Kentucky are currently ensured through the state’s…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Beshear Restores The Right To Vote For Over 140,000 Kentuckians

Today, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order automatically restoring the right to vote of former non-violent felons who have served their time. Under the executive order, more than 140,000 Kentuckians will be able to re-engage in the state’s civic process. The executive order reverses a decision by GOP Gov. Matt Bevin that previously…

DGA Statement On Gov. Andy Beshear’s Inauguration

Today, DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement regarding Gov. Andy Beshear’s Inauguration in Kentucky: “Congratulations to Andy Beshear on being sworn in as the next governor of Kentucky. Governor Beshear has spent his career creating real pathways to prosperity for children and families. Throughout his campaign, he promised to support public schools,…

ICYMI: Gov.-Elect Beshear and Gov. Edwards In The Washington Post: How Democrats Can Win Everywhere

In case you missed it, Kentucky Gov.-Elect Andy Beshear and Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post discussing what lessons Democrats can draw from their victories in deep-red states. By focusing on health care and education, Gov.-Elect Beshear and Gov. Edwards were able to speak to the issues on voters’…

Memo: A Historic 2019 for the DGA

Below you will find a memo on how the DGA helped elect Democratic governors in Kentucky and Louisiana – where Donald Trump won by 30 and 20, respectively. For the tl;dr crowd, the toplines are: The DGA has now won nine states that Donald Trump won in 2016 – an unparalleled record in the Democratic…

Role Of Educators In Kentucky Governor’s Race Makes National News

The Washington Post profiled the pivotal role educators played in Governor-Elect Andy Beshear’s victory on Tuesday. Bevin angered educators after relentlessly attacking their character, calling Bevin has called teachers thugs, selfish, and compared them to drowning victims. Adding insult to injury, Bevin tried to cut public education funding. Governor-Elect Beshear’s campaign capitalized on this anger,…

DGA Releases New Video, “Blue Kentucky”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Blue Kentucky,” highlighting Governor-Elect Andy Beshear’s victory Tuesday night. The video features news shows and Gov-Elect Beshear’s victory night speech. On election night Beshear said, “To our educators, your courage to stand up and fight against all the bullying and name calling helped galvanize our entire…

Memo: Momentous Win In Kentucky

***For audio of this morning’s press conference, click here*** To: Interested Parties From: Marshall Cohen, DGA Political Director Re: Momentous Win In Kentucky The Democratic Governors Association (DGA)’s huge victory in Kentucky proves Democrats can win everywhere—including in deep red states—with strong candidates and adequately funded campaigns. We were proud to be the single largest…

DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Andy Beshear’s Victory in Kentucky

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gina Raimondo released the following statement on Governor-Elect Andy Beshear’s victory in Kentucky’s gubernatorial race, a major pickup for Democrats: “Congratulations to Governor-Elect Andy Beshear for his well-deserved victory tonight in Kentucky. Kentuckians now have a champion in the governor’s office who has spent his career fighting for children and…

Louisville Courier Journal Endorses Andy Beshear, Whose Vision Is “Right For Kentucky Families”

Yesterday, the Louisville Courier Journal endorsed Attorney General Andy Beshear’s campaign for governor. The Courier Journal lauded Beshear for his plan to “prioritize education and economic diversification above all else.” The editorial goes on to praise Beshear for his “holistic vision for helping Kentucky’s families and for advancing the commonwealth.” On the other hand, Bevin…

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