Kentucky Governor Beshear Calls for Bipartisan Unity to Boost State's Economy and Education

In his State of the Commonwealth speech, Beshear proposed an 11% pay raise for teachers, state-backed pre-K education, increased infrastructure funding, and healthcare initiatives.

• Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear called for unity between Democrats and Republicans to uplift education, healthcare, and the economy in his State of the Commonwealth speech.
• Beshear, a Democrat who won re-election in the GOP-leaning state, emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation and highlighted the state's opportunity to become an economic and moral leader.
• He proposed an 11% pay raise for teachers and other public school employees, state-backed pre-K education for every 4-year-old, increased funding for infrastructure, and efforts to address healthcare needs.
• Beshear also called for increased pay for Kentucky State Police troopers and officers, an increase in the training stipend for local law enforcement officers, and requested $35 million to fund grants for body armor.
• Despite his proposals, Beshear faces resistance from Republican lawmakers, particularly regarding his pre-K initiative, and the upcoming legislative session is expected to be contentious.

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