Freedom of speech is protected by the FIRST Amendment – that means it's pretty darn important.

Folks, make sure to take care of yourself. Take a breath, hug your kids, and put the phones down. And remember, kindness and love go further than hate and division.

I strongly condemn the senseless attack on Charlie Kirk today. Political violence has no place in the United States of America. It further tears our country apart and sets us back versus moving us forward. Violence is always wrong. Period.

The @andybeshearpodcast.bsky.social isn't a political podcast – it's a place for Americans to come together for honest, real conversations. 1/2 apnews.com/article/besh...

In Kentucky, women and families already face challenges when it comes to maternal care. President Trump's cuts to Medicaid – which covers nearly half of all births in our state – will make these services even harder to access. 1/2 www.yahoo.com/news/article...

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

Labor unions helped build this country, and their work continues today to deliver fairness, freedom and security for Americans. Thank you to our hardworking union leaders— I’ll always stand with you. Happy Labor Day.

I don't know about you, but I'm tired of politics impacting things that should be nonpartisan issues. Helping families afford rent, access health care or keep their kids safe should be the focus of every leader – regardless of party – and that's exactly where my focus remains.

Today is a good day for our commonwealth and country, as we once again see that the law – and what’s right for the American people – can rise above any challenge.

American children should be safe and feel safe in their schools, yet today our country faces more heartbreak as we learn of another school shooting, this time in Minneapolis. Britainy and I are praying for the families, students and teachers affected. 1/2

Life of a show dog.

If we look at the world through the eyes of our children, we'd see that we're all not so different and there is a lot more love than hate. Let's keep holding onto that hope for a better tomorrow for your kids and mine.

The Kentucky State Capitol will always hold a special place in my heart. I am thankful the work being done now will ensure generations of Kentuckians will have that same opportunity.

In a little more than 10 days, Kentucky celebrated more than $6.3 billion in investment. There ain't nothing Democrat or Republican about a good job. By doing the right thing, we're celebrating incredible wins while lifting our people up.

My faith teaches me to treat others with respect and the importance of forgiveness and second chances. That's why on my third day in office, I restored voting rights for Kentuckians who had paid their debt to society. Now, nearly 200,000 people have had their right to vote restored.

Folks, we’re looking at a really exciting day in Kentucky! We’ve got a lot to be thankful for.

The needs of our people should always come first.

American families shouldn't have to choose between groceries, medication or rent, but rising costs and cuts to essential programs are forcing them into survival mode. Our government should be helping families, not making it harder to get by. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

These funds weren't about Democrat or Republican – they were appropriated by Congress for the education of Kentuckians, and I am proud we were able to get them back. Raising your voice can make a difference, and we've got to keep fighting for what's right.

Full-service Governor.

If we can take the politics out of the core concerns of Americans, think about how much we could accomplish. Safe roads, good schools, quality health care and good-paying jobs aren't political – these are the things our people want and deserve.

Keep the faith, y'all. Let's keep showing up, raising our voices for what's right and loving our neighbors. We can get through anything together.

I've talked to far too many Eastern Kentucky families who lost their homes multiple times due to multiple floods. These Kentuckians deserve to feel safe in a forever home, and that's why we're rethinking how we build back from disasters. 1/2

A reminder that it's important to keep fighting for what's right. I am proud that we were able to secure back the education funding promised to Kentucky and other states.

Folks are looking to Kentucky and they're seeing hope beyond the conflict at the national level. We're using common sense to find common ground, and we're getting good things done for our people. That's what both our commonwealth and country need, and I'm proud we're doing it here in Kentucky.

Americans are tired of the chaos, incompetence and cruelty we've seen over the past few months. The job of leaders is to show up, put politics aside and get good things done for the people. That's what American families want and deserve.

This is not about Democrat or Republican – these funds were appropriated by Congress for the education of Kentucky’s children, and it’s my job to fight for them on behalf of our kids, our people and our future. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/e...

I might be the first person in Vogue to wear Gap jeans. 😂 www.vogue.com/article/andy...

The 'big, ugly bill' is going to hit rural America and every community across the United States. With hospitals closing, people being fired and higher costs for health care, we'll see fewer people going to local restaurants, shopping at businesses and more.

The federal cuts taking place are a betrayal of rural America. Cuts to Medicaid will hammer rural economies, cut health-care jobs and strip families of coverage. Cuts to the US Dept. of Education will hurt rural public schools, leaving kids behind. America deserves better.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program has reached another milestone as Armory Kentucky LLC, a Tier II cultivator based in Mayfield, introduced the first medical cannabis inventory in Kentucky history. Read more: tinyurl.com/murb75v9

We've got to put the American people first by focusing on good jobs, public safety, health care and education. These are the things that let folks care for their families. That's where my focus is every day.

Kentucky, let’s stand strong together and support our Lexington neighbors during this difficult time. 3/3

Violence like this has no place in our commonwealth or country. Please join Britainy and me as we pray for the families of those lost, each one a child of God gone too soon. Thank you to the Lexington Police Department and the Kentucky State Police for their brave efforts today. 2/3

I’m heartbroken to share the shooting in Lexington at Richmond Road Baptist Church has taken the lives of two people. Other injuries — including a Kentucky State Police trooper from the initial stop — are being treated at a nearby hospital. The shooter has also been killed. 1/3

Happy birthday to the most amazing partner, who makes every day brighter for me and everyone around her. Britainy, I love you, and I'm thankful for the energy, life and light you bring to us all.

With steps like this, families will have more money to buy groceries, fill up the gas tank, make doctor appointments and more. Americans need help with rising costs, and we're doing what we can to help here in Kentucky.

As a dad, I want your kids and mine to have a bright future to look forward to. We cannot leave a broken country for generations to come. Our country needs to heal by reminding folks Americans should stand united because we are stronger together. Our kids are counting on us.

The entire country needs to wrap their arms around Texas and be there for our fellow Americans during this difficult time. Let’s keep praying for all the families affected as we send love and stand ready to help however we can.

I'm proud to be an American and I am grateful to all those who sacrificed to make this the greatest country in the world. To our brave and selfless veterans and military members who protect our country and our freedoms: Thank you. Happy Independence Day, everyone.

Thankful for another beautiful day. Let’s make it a good one, Kentucky.

Health care is a basic human right, yet U.S. Senators voted yesterday to throw 200,000 Kentuckians off their health care and millions more across this country. Now, the lives of these people – our fellow Americans – are at risk. The job of a leader is to represent your people, not harm them.

Members of the U.S. Senate just chose to put politics over the American people by passing the “big, ugly betrayal bill,” which will throw millions off their health coverage, fire health-care workers, close hospitals and hammer our economy. 1/2

80% of the things American families care about — a good job, health care, safe roads, good schools — aren’t partisan. We need bipartisanship, but we also need leaders to put politics aside for the things everyone agrees on. If we focus on what matters, we can help our people live better lives.

The "big, ugly bill" will add trillions of dollars to our national debt, fire health-care workers, throw people off their health insurance, close rural hospitals and cause more people to go hungry. There's nothing beautiful about a bill that will cost Americans their jobs, savings and health.

“If you lose your job or your health care because Mitch McConnell votes for this bill, you ain't gettin' over it" Kentucky @govandybeshear.bsky.social ‪reacts to Senator McConnell’s comments about people losing their Medicaid coverage.

Cutting the LGBTQ+ youth option for the 988 Lifeline is just wrong. If this line can help save a life, it's worth it – especially when it comes to our youth. The federal administration should be looking out for every American, not just a select few. Our people deserve better.

The "big, ugly bill" is going to fire 20,000 health care workers in Kentucky. That's 20,000 people who won't be able to pay rent, afford groceries or care for their families. This isn't something folks can "get over." Raise your voice and demand to stop this harmful bill.