Andy Beshear in 2023 KY Governor's race


On Gun Control: Signed law requiring school police officers to carry guns

A new law in Kentucky will mandate that all school police officers must carry guns as part of an effort to secure the lives of the students. Democratic Governor Andy Beshear signed the bill into law on Friday, ending months of controversy and protests from anti-gun groups and Democrats in the state legislature. The bill, however, received overwhelming bipartisan support in the Kentucky House and Senate.
Source: Townhall.com blog on 2023 Kentucky Gubernatorial race Feb 24, 2020

On Foreign Policy: Now is the time for patriotism, united against Russia

[On NATO]: "Today, we're waking up to the news that Russia has engaged in a full-fledged invasion of Ukraine," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said. "We will feel some of this in Kentucky...we will be called upon to endure things like higher gas prices. It's a small price to pay to stop this act of aggression, although I understand, we will all feel it. It's time for America to be united, every single one of us, against this external threat. We're tough enough...now is the time for patriotism," he said.
Source: WLKY on 2023 Kentucky Gubernatorial race Feb 24, 2022

On Homeland Security: Expand the Military Family Assistance Trust Fund

Beshear signed legislation into law that supports Kentucky's military community and families as part of Military Appreciation Month. The governor was joined by bill sponsors and members of Kentucky's military community to sign legislation that expands the Military Family Assistance Trust Fund, makes it easier for military spouses to get occupational licenses and adds seven active military unit license plates to the 28 current military-related plates.
Source: WNKY on 2023 Kentucky Gubernatorial race May 18, 2022

On Principles & Values: Learned the values of family, faith, and public service

??Andy Beshear grew up in Fayette, Franklin, and Clark counties and graduated from Henry Clay High School. He is the son of Steve and Jane Beshear, the 61st Governor and first lady. Along the way, they instilled in Andy the teachings of Andy's grandfather, a Baptist minister from Dawson Springs, Kentucky, including the values of family, faith, and public service.
Source: 2023 Kentucky Gubernatorial campaign website Governor.KY.gov Apr 2, 2023

On War & Peace: Criticized Ukraine invasion; sanctioned by Russia

Beshear was added to a list of US officials sanctioned by the Russian government in retaliation for ongoing economic and travel restrictions imposed by several western nations for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Last year, Beshear, McConnell and several other Kentucky politicians condemned the invasion. Beshear refused to endorse Geoff Young, the Democratic nominee for the 6th Congressional District race last year who repeatedly parroted propaganda Putin has used to justify the country's invasion.
Source: WKYU Louisville Public Media on 2023 Kentucky Governor race Feb 11, 2023

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