Governor Beshear

Beshear Rules Himself Out As McConnell Challenger

Associated Press — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:42:47 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear ruled himself out Wednesday as a potential challenger to Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, the political powerhouse who comes up for re-election in 2014.

Beshear, who challenged McConnell unsuccessfully in 1996, said he expects a credible Democratic candidate to step forward.

In House Races, Democrats Enlist Beshear for TV Ads

Kenny Colston, Kentucky Public Radio — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:02:22 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky House Democrats are enlisting Governor Steve Beshear for electoral help. Kentucky Public Radio’s Kenny Colston reports.

Beshear Names New Chief Of Staff

Kenny Colston, Kentucky Public Radio — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:43:08 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Governor Steve Beshear has promoted his deputy chief of staff to the top spot. Louisville native Larry Bond was named chief of staff Wednesday. He replaces Mike Haydon, who died unexpectedly earlier this month.

Beshear Back In Kentucky After Overseas Trade Mission

Associated Press — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:00:59 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Governor Steve Beshear has arrived back in Kentucky after traveling to Europe on a trade mission aimed at creating more jobs for Kentucky.

Beshear Going To Europe Not Fancy Farm

Associated Press — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:33:49 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Governor Steve Beshear is traveling to Europe for business meetings aimed at creating more jobs for Kentucky.

Governor's Prayer Breakfast Set in Frankfort

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:25:40 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Governor's Prayer Breakfast is being held Tuesday in Frankfort, an annual event since 1965.

The William Cooper Award is presented during the event. The governor's office says the award is given to a person or people who work in service to others with a motivation of faith and leaving a lasting impact.