Returning to my alma mater, Vanderbilt, for a book tour stop in Benton Chapel was a special experience I'll never forget. Thank you to everyone in Nashville who came out to support "Go and Do Likewise."
M. David Nichols
@mdavidnichols.bsky.social
Kentucky Colonel • Chicagoan • Hoosier | Speechwriting • Comms • Politics • Journalism Current bit: Gov. Andy Beshear @govandybeshear.bsky.social Priors: Chicago Tribune https://bsky.app/profile/chicagotribune.com; AP https://bsky.app/profile/apnews.com
Teachers are doing some of the most important work in the world – shaping our future through Kentucky's students. On World Teachers' Day, join me in thanking educators across the commonwealth for their time, passion and dedication to our kids. Thank you for changing lives.
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has yet again earned a strong ranking in Area Development magazine’s Top States for Doing Business. Read more: tinyurl.com/yhkyzn3z
On World Teachers’ Day, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Team Kentucky’s support of educators, students and public schools. The Governor has proposed raises for teachers four separate times, as part of each one of his official budget proposals. Read more: tinyurl.com/23tv8nay
Hadley Duvall is one of the bravest people I've ever known.
On International Day of Non-Violence, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted the progress Team Kentucky has made to increase public safety. Read more: tinyurl.com/3ayp6ut3
Do the right thing – always. Good to be with you my friend, Coach Cal!
Today, on the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear recognized the courage of survivors, celebrated progress in protecting families, and shared resources to help people find safety. Read more: tinyurl.com/3uz4x557
It is our sacred duty to care for and support our heroic veterans who sacrificed to protect us and our country. They deserve better than the lack of respect they receive from Donald Trump – and they're standing up to demand change.
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that his administration has secured more than $21.9 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster funds to reimburse Kentucky communities and organizations. Read more: tinyurl.com/446p6hbh
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Team Kentucky’s documentary, RISING, is now available to stream for free on Tubi, with proceeds going to the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund, which assists Kentuckians affected by natural disasters. Read more: tinyurl.com/4y8f52p4
Great news for Owsley County! Today we announced the largest investment on record for that community, with Speed Kentucky investing $1.47 million in a new facility that will create 60 new, full-time jobs. I am proud to welcome this team to their New Kentucky Home.
Gov. Andy Beshear joined veterans, military families and state and community leaders Tuesday to open the new $53 million Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center. Read more: tinyurl.com/24ybz3x9
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that his administration has secured $85 million in federal grant funding for the long-planned Somerset Northern Bypass project. Read more: tinyurl.com/eetm6adm
Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, Oct. 4, in honor of a Kentucky State Police (KSP) trooper who died in the line of duty. Read more: tinyurl.com/3ukrjunr
Please continue to keep the family of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips in your prayers. They need our love and support during this unimaginable time. Our law enforcement and their families sacrifice to protect us, and we must honor them by standing strong together in times of need.
Democrats are going to win big this November. Even more important, we're going to deliver results that make the American Dream real again for hardworking families.
Kentucky, please join Britainy and me as we pray for the family of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, whose life was taken today after being shot in the line of duty. Hayden was a hero who dedicated himself to protecting our commonwealth.
Always thankful to be with Rev. Cosby and the St. Stephen Baptist Church congregation. Thank you for inviting me to worship today and to share stories from my book, "Go and Do Likewise." Together, we can reclaim faith as a force for good.
I believe diversity is always a strength.
Tech. Sgt. Ashley Young Pruitt is an American hero who gave everything in service to our country. Today, in her hometown in Nelson County, we named a memorial highway in her honor. Now her legacy will live on for her family, this community and everyone who drives this roadway.
Gov. Andy Beshear joined state officials and music industry leaders onstage at Bourbon & Beyond to announce the Governor’s Office of Music. Read more: tinyurl.com/49emjdb7
We have to end Trump's war of choice. To do it, we've got to get the President's developer buddy and son-in-law out of the negotiations and put the experts back in.
During Recovery Month, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted the progress Team Kentucky has made in fighting addiction. Read more: tinyurl.com/43t2d75z
I was honored to visit the Ally Davis Meditation Room at NKU, created in memory of a talented musical theater student whose life was cut short at 21. Her legacy lives on through this safe and calming space for students, as well as scholarships and blood drives in Ally's honor.
There will be no Team Kentucky Update this week. We'll return on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 12:30pm ET. For good news that's happening across the commonwealth, head to: YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear
Scripture is clear: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” No asterisks, no exceptions.
With Appalachia currently facing a resurgence of black lung disease, Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter today to Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation urging them to support expanded benefits for those affected. Read more: tinyurl.com/yhkt4j56
