Beshear pushes for major investments in schools, jobs

Governor Andy Beshear on Thursday pitched sweeping budget proposals to bolster the state’s competitiveness. 

Beshear called for more spending on economic development, social services and education. That includes his proposal for state-backed universal preschool. 

Beshear said the state should seize opportunities created by revenue surpluses. He says Kentucky should add nearly $2 billion for education, raise state workers’ pay, prepare more industrial development sites and offer preschool for every 4-year-old. 

Beshear presented his budget plans in a Thursday night speech to lawmakers. His proposals could clash with Republican plans to capitalize on excess revenues by revamping the tax code.



Photo courtesy of Governor Andy Beshear's Facebook page.