To all of our fellow Kentuckians celebrating Rosh Hashanah: Britainy and I wish you a happy New Year full of health, happiness and love. ^AB

Scripture tells us that children are a gift from God. I believe we have a responsibility to build a better future for them – and in Kentucky, we're making that happen through intentional steps. Our kids are always worth it.

Tomorrow night at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, we're sharing RISING – a documentary from Team Kentucky. This is the story of Eastern Kentucky and how this region is rising above the 2022 floods. I hope you'll join us. RSVP at rising.ky.gov.

There is no Team Kentucky Update this week as we head to the Mountain Arts Center to celebrate the premiere of our documentary, RISING. Visit rising.ky.gov to join us for a screening. If you're not able, we've shared a sneak peek on YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear.

Everyone could use a little kindness right now. Let's keep focused on doing good, Kentucky – we know we'll get through anything together.

I'll always be an education-first governor, because education is the key to a brighter future. It was great to visit with superintendents from across Kentucky today and thank them for all they do for our kids and communities. Our public schools will always have a supporter in me.

ICYMI: Gov. Beshear announces RISING, a documentary from Team Kentucky on rebuilding Eastern Kentucky following 2022 floods. Read more ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4pztzsxx Watch the trailer ➡️https://youtu.be/7xrClogJqA8?feature=shared

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced OgMentum ARK, a newly formed technology enterprise, plans to locate its headquarters and research and development operations in Bowling Green. Read more: tinyurl.com/37mb8bsf

Kentucky makes 95% of the world's bourbon – and 100% of the bourbon worth drinking. During Bourbon Heritage Month, we're celebrating this $9 billion industry that not only creates Americans' favorite spirit but also supports the jobs of more than 23,000 Kentuckians.

Today, during the Team Kentucky Recovery Month celebration in Frankfort, Gov. Andy Beshear certified six counties as Recovery Ready Communities. Read more: tinyurl.com/yufp92hy

Gov. Andy Beshear provides Team Kentucky Update. Read more: tinyurl.com/4v5e9d4k

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted exciting momentum in the state’s technology sector as Caza Innovations announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Bowling Green. The nearly $270,000 investment will create 15 high-wage jobs. Read more: tinyurl.com/59hubws5

Tune in today at 1 p.m. ET for our Team Kentucky Update. Watch live via Facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear or YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear.

We're not only investing in our workforce for businesses, we're also investing for our people. Last year alone, we dedicated more than $9.5 million to train over 30,000 Kentuckians for skilled jobs. These opportunities open doors to a better life for families.

This week's Team Kentucky Update is tomorrow – Thursday, Sept. 4 – at 1 p.m. ET. Watch live via Facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear or via YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear.

Congratulations to Kentucky's own Berea College for being named #1 Best College for Tuition Dollars! Thank you for your commitment to education, access and the common good. www.berea.edu/news/berea-c...

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and representatives from The Hope Initiative to present two families keys to new homes in Princeton and Mayfield following the 2021 tornadoes. Read more: tinyurl.com/3c4xz98k

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Kentucky’s small businesses that are creating jobs and investing in our communities to apply for a tax credit of up to $25,000 through the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit (KSBTC). Read more: tinyurl.com/3e6z7dt3

Happy Labor Day, Kentucky. As you spend time with your family, remember the true meaning of today: to recognize the hardworking labor unions who helped build our country and ensure workers everywhere are delivered the security and fairness they deserve. Thank you to our unions.

Today is Overdose Awareness Day, a time when we remember those lost, offer support to their families and stand with those still struggling. We're committed to building on the progress made in our fight against addiction to save more lives and honor Kentuckians gone too soon.

We've now secured $43 billion in economic investment, with over 63,000 new jobs being created across our commonwealth for Kentuckians. These investments are a win for our communities, our people and our future.

Today I announced nearly $26 million to support education, tourism and economic development in Kentucky's Appalachian region with Congressman Hal Rogers at the SOAR summit. Eastern Kentucky deserves a bright future, and these investments are ensuring that's true for generations to come.

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers announced nearly $26 million to help support education, tourism and economic development in Kentucky’s Appalachian region. Read more: tinyurl.com/396bzrxm

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, 22 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia successfully secured all of the AmeriCorps funding the Trump administration tried to halt. Read more: tinyurl.com/3dz5vx4f

Britainy and I are praying for the two Boone Co. Sheriff’s deputies who were shot last night while on duty. Please join us in praying for their recovery. Thank you to every member of law enforcement and every first responder who worked to protect the Walton community last night.

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, a new speed to market initiative, the Mountain Parkway Expansion, railroad grants, Overdose Awareness Day and Violence Against Women Act grant funding. Read more: tinyurl.com/mr25y2e4

American children should be safe and feel safe in their schools, yet our country is mourning the heartbreaking loss of two children – each a child of God – taken too soon. Today, Kentucky stands with Minneapolis and all the families affected. Read more: tinyurl.com/y4x8c5yc

We're back for another Team Kentucky Update, this time at a new location. Tune in at 12:30 p.m. ET for news from across the commonwealth via Facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear or YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear.

Tune in tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. ET for the latest Team Kentucky Update. Watch live via Facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear or YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear.

Every young woman deserves to grow up in a world where they know they'll be treated equally and with the respect they deserve. Let's do the work to make Kentucky and the entire world better for the generations of women to come. #womensequalityday

While securing more investments and new jobs than any other administration, we've also delivered on the things Kentuckians need to live better lives. ✅Expanded health care ✅Capped insulin costs ✅Delivered clean water ✅Built safer roads, bridges ✅Expanded high-speed internet

Generations of Kentuckians share something special: a story of their time in our State Capitol. As we close the door on this Kentucky landmark for renovation work, we're sharing some of our favorite memories – and we hope you will too. youtu.be/MQHVVoqIHUc

For 49 years, local leaders from across Kentucky have come together for the Governor's Local Issues Conference. Through that collaboration and our ability to lead with our values, we've delivered results that are making a difference in communities across our commonwealth.

Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted an economic win streak for Kentucky, with more than $6.3 billion in new investment and over 1,000 full-time jobs announced by four iconic companies in less than two weeks. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n83s4ku

A ribbon cutting is about new opportunities and brighter futures, and that was certainly the case last week when young students cut the ribbon on the new West End School Girls Program in Louisville.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced that production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries officially began today in Glendale at the BlueOval SK Battery Park, the largest economic investment and jobs announcement in state history. Read more: tinyurl.com/mwf9zsrt

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the emergency designation of bromazolam as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, banning the drug from being sold in Kentucky and providing law enforcement the ability to make arrests for sales or possession. Read more: tinyurl.com/mry2s9c8

Gov. Beshear joined local, state and federal officials to break ground on the final section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion – a 13-mile stretch of four-lane highway that will connect Salyersville in Magoffin Co. to Prestonsburg in Floyd Co. Read more: tinyurl.com/zs4zbkyx

I am proud that Kentucky was the only state to earn a 100% score in a national assessment of state cancer plans run by GO2 for Lung Cancer. There is more work to be done, but I'm proud of the progress we're making to help our people through cancer screenings and more.

Kentucky is always a winning bet for companies looking to succeed. Our secret is our strong workforce, made up of proud Kentuckians who always deliver results.

All smiles as we kicked off the Kentucky State Fair today! Make sure to get out and enjoy one of our favorite traditions – now through Aug. 24.

GE Appliances has established Kentucky as America’s destination for advanced manufacturing and job creation. Today's $3 billion announcement will place Louisville's Appliance Park at the center of this company's future, with $490 million being invested here and 800 new jobs being created.

Team Kentucky is a day early this week. Watch live today at 1:30 p.m. EDT via Facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear or YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear.

I'm excited to join GE Appliances at Louisville's Appliance Park today for a major announcement that will create more jobs and further place Kentucky at the center of America's advanced manufacturing. Watch live at 10:30 a.m. EDT. www.youtube.com/live/CpnBSdE...

Gov. Andy Beshear will join state and local officials, as well as leadership from GE Appliances, a Haier company, as the company celebrates a new $3 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing operations over the next five years. Read more: tinyurl.com/24v7db9v

Folks, it's already been a big week for record investments and jobs in Kentucky, but there is even more good news to come! Stay tuned tomorrow for another great announcement from an iconic company here in Kentucky.

This week's Team Kentucky Update is on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. EDT. Tune in tomorrow for incredible news from across the commonwealth, including record-breaking investments and new jobs. Watch via Facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear or YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear.

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined Ford to announce Kentucky's third-largest economic development project on record. Read more: tinyurl.com/mwe722ta

Today, Ford and Team Kentucky introduced the world to the future of automotive production with the company investing nearly $2 billion — the third-largest investment in Kentucky history — which will sustain 2,200 full-time jobs. 1/2

Ford is making a major announcement today about the company's plans to design and assemble breakthrough electric vehicles in America, and Kentucky is at the center of the news. Watch live at 10:20 a.m. EDT to be a part of this historic day. www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articl...