M. David Nichols

Lexington shows up #NoKings

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Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Inked Brands, a rapidly growing diversified consumer products company, will relocate and expand in Bowling Green with a $10.7 million investment, creating 20 new Kentucky jobs.

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If any IU alums out there are interested in taking part in a coordinated response to IU’s attack on the Media School and the IDS, please slide into my DM’s and drop your email. #IU #IUB #iufb

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Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to oppose $24 billion in federal funding cuts from the U.S. Department of Energy, $537 million of which were awarded for Kentucky projects expected to create over 700 jobs.

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Ernie Pyle rolling

Whether you bike for recreation, exercise or your commute, bike infrastructure plays a major role in how comfortable you feel getting around on two wheels. The Colorado nonprofit PeopleForBikes ranks bike networks across the country and gives them a population-weighted "City Ratings" score out of 100. With an average score of 48, Wisconsin's bike networks rank behind only those in New York and Alaska. A bike network is the sum of all the bike infrastructure in a given city, from protected bike lanes and connected trails to safe intersections and more.

Excuse me New York (makes sense) and Alaska are the two top states for cycling? Unless the snow is covering all of the protected bike lanes I think there may be a problem with the model here.

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Team Kentucky is sending over $118.2 million to six counties to buy out properties from willing and voluntary Kentuckians in flood-prone areas.

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Last week, 63 county judge/executives, 31 mayors and the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents endorsed Pre-K for All, urging the Kentucky General Assembly to make expanding access to pre-K a top priority in the 2026 Budget Session.

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As the country marks the 13th day of the federal shutdown, Gov. Andy Beshear is reminding displaced federal employees of Team Kentucky’s portal, TeamKY4FedEmployees.ky.gov.

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Had a great meeting with leaders from Grissan today, a U.K.-based company expanding operations in Marion County and set to employ 20 Kentuckians. Every job is an opportunity for one of our people to live a better life, and I am grateful for Grissan's continued partnership.

ICE / Border Patrol threatening to arrest a cyclist for following and recording in Chicago

So ... definitely the intention and plan

More than $14.8 million is going toward the development of 74 rental units at the Chestnut Ridge high-ground site in Knott County. We're making sure to deliver multiple housing solutions for Eastern Kentucky flood survivors as we rebuild stronger than before.

We shared some good news during Team Kentucky.
✅Europe economic and trade mission to secure future investment and new jobs
✅Updates at Eastern Kentucky high-ground sites for flood survivors
✅Newly launched Kentucky State Parks app for visitors
✅More support for Pre-K for All

Outrageous ... and a violation of yesterday's order.

This is taking a lot flak, all of it richly deserved.

Pre-K for All isn't political. It's about helping our kids, families and businesses. Leaders from across the state agree. Today, we shared that 63 county/judge executives, 31 mayors and the KY Association of School Superintendents all support expanding pre-K this coming session.

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Tune in today at 1 p.m. ET for this week's Team Kentucky Update via Facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear or YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear.

Postcard From Chicago: There’s an ICE Facility in My Backyard Chicago was not a war zone when Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz began. DHS and ICE have made it one.

🔥 As you may have seen, in recent days, I've been going to the Broadview ICE facility near where I live. For @vanityfair.com I wrote about those protests & the hell that the Chicago area is being put through thanks to ICE/DHS. I hope you'll read this & share it. www.vanityfair.com/news/story/c...

Kentucky, we are experiencing heavy rains across the state, with flash flooding in some areas. We need folks to stay alert, have your weather notifications turned on, and avoid high water on roadways. Let’s do what we can to keep everyone safe.

Billionaire Trump Donor Paulson Scores Windfall Thanks To Government’s Investment In Trilogy Metals One of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters on Wall Street owns a stake in the tiny mining business that tripled overnight on news of the government’s investment.

"Billionaire Trump Donor Paulson Scores Windfall Thanks To Government’s Investment In Trilogy Metals"

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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump.

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37 and Kedzie, East Garfield, Illinois.

This is assault.

Seven years ago today, Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was tortured, murdered and then dismembered. And any so-called comedian who can't stand up tonight in Riyadh and do ten minutes on that kind of hijinx and horseplay just isn't worth the Saudi blood money he's being paid.

Today at 12noon ET on @SiriusXM #127, the return of Andy Beshear Live!

I'll be live with Governor Beshear, taking your calls at 866.997.GRIT. And he'd like to know how the current economy is affecting you & your family.

And you don't need to subscribe to join the conversation- @SiriusXMProg.

Last week we celebrated the approval of 11 new projects for state incentives that will bring nearly $392 million in investment to Kentucky and over 900 new jobs.

Folks, that's a great week!

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has resecured $17.8 million in previously appropriated funds to build out EV charging stations and has received federal approval for the state’s new EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan.

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Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers will keep their Medals of Honor Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that he has decided that the 20 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for their actions in 1890 at Wounded Knee will keep their awards.

So when do they rehabilitate and honor William Calley?