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From Gov. Beshear's email:

Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Sets Record for Longest Period With Lowest Unemployment Rates in State History
State has seen lowest unemployment rates during last 15 months since tracking began in 1976.

Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Sets Record for Longest Period With Lowest Unemployment Rates in State History
State has seen lowest unemployment rates during last 15 months since tracking began in 1976
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 20, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has set the record for the longest period with the lowest unemployment rates in state history.
Over the past 15 months, the rate has been between 3.8%, the lowest rate ever recorded, and 4%, marking the longest period with the lowest unemployment rates in state history. Kentucky has now achieved a 3.8% unemployment rate during four months since the beginning of 2022. Gov. Beshear also announced that Kentucky has seen 2.3% job growth over pre-pandemic levels, with nearly 46,000 more jobs in Kentucky than in February 2020.
“We have been consistently at or below the lowest unemployment rates in Kentucky’s history since the Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking it in 1976,” Gov. Beshear said. “Kentucky is emerging as a top 10 economy, and I want to thank our hard-working Kentucky families and all of the businesses that are betting their futures on our great state. Today’s news is more proof of what can achieve when we all work together on Team Kentucky.”
According to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet (KELC), the preliminary March 2023 jobless rate was down 0.1 percentage points from February 2023 and was unchanged from the 3.8% recorded for the state one year ago.
Last month, Gov. Beshear announced that Kentucky set the lowest annual unemployment rate in state history, at 3.9% for calendar year 2022. This is the lowest annual rate seen since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics began reporting state unemployment rates in 1976.
Today’s news furthers recent economic momentum in the commonwealth, as the state builds back stronger from the effects of the pandemic.
Since the beginning of his administration, Gov. Beshear has announced the creation of 44,800 full-time jobs and 846 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling $25.8 billion in announced investments.
The Governor has now secured the best two-year period in state history for announced economic development projects that are going to help drive the future of Kentucky’s economy.
In 2021, the commonwealth shattered every economic development record in the books. Private-sector new-location and expansion announcements included a record $11.2 billion in total planned investment and commitments to create a record 18,000-plus full-time jobs across the coming years.
That momentum continued strongly into 2022 with 248 new-location and expansion announcements totaling 16,000 full-time jobs behind nearly $10.5 billion in new investment.
The robust job creation has been accompanied by rising wages across the commonwealth. The average incentivized hourly wage in 2022 was $26.78 before benefits, the second-highest mark since 2010 and an 11.5% increase over the previous year.
Gov. Beshear also announced the two largest economic development projects in state history. In September 2021, Gov. Beshear and leaders from Ford Motor Co. and SK Innovation celebrated a transformative $5.8 billion investment that will create 5,000 jobs in Hardin County. And in April 2022, the Governor was joined by leadership at Envision AESC to announce a $2 billion investment that will create 2,000 jobs in Warren County. These announcements solidify Kentucky as the EV battery production capital of the United States.
Kentucky’s success has been noted by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, which have upgraded the state’s financial outlook to positive in recognition of the commonwealth’s surging economy.
Site Selection magazine placed Kentucky second nationwide and first in the South Central region for its annual Governor’s Cup ranking for 2022, which recognizes state-level economic success based on capital investments.
Gov. Beshear recently announced a new “Supply Kentucky” initiative with the goal of boosting job growth, reducing costs and providing more security in the supply chains of our Kentucky companies.
Gov. Beshear’s administration is projected to post the four highest years of budget surpluses in Kentucky history, and the state’s rainy-day fund has a record balance of $2.7 billion.


And rethuglicans are doing their damndest to boot Beshear out of office.

From Gov. Beshear's email:

Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Sets Record for Longest Period With Lowest Unemployment Rates in State History
State has seen lowest unemployment rates during last 15 months since tracking began in 1976.

Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Sets Record for Longest Period With Lowest Unemployment Rates in State History
State has seen lowest unemployment rates during last 15 months since tracking began in 1976
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 20, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has set the record for the longest period with the lowest unemployment rates in state history.
Over the past 15 months, the rate has been between 3.8%, the lowest rate ever recorded, and 4%, marking the longest period with the lowest unemployment rates in state history. Kentucky has now achieved a 3.8% unemployment rate during four months since the beginning of 2022. Gov. Beshear also announced that Kentucky has seen 2.3% job growth over pre-pandemic levels, with nearly 46,000 more jobs in Kentucky than in February 2020.
“We have been consistently at or below the lowest unemployment rates in Kentucky’s history since the Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking it in 1976,” Gov. Beshear said. “Kentucky is emerging as a top 10 economy, and I want to thank our hard-working Kentucky families and all of the businesses that are betting their futures on our great state. Today’s news is more proof of what can achieve when we all work together on Team Kentucky.”
According to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet (KELC), the preliminary March 2023 jobless rate was down 0.1 percentage points from February 2023 and was unchanged from the 3.8% recorded for the state one year ago.
Last month, Gov. Beshear announced that Kentucky set the lowest annual unemployment rate in state history, at 3.9% for calendar year 2022. This is the lowest annual rate seen since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics began reporting state unemployment rates in 1976.
Today’s news furthers recent economic momentum in the commonwealth, as the state builds back stronger from the effects of the pandemic.
Since the beginning of his administration, Gov. Beshear has announced the creation of 44,800 full-time jobs and 846 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling $25.8 billion in announced investments.
The Governor has now secured the best two-year period in state history for announced economic development projects that are going to help drive the future of Kentucky’s economy.
In 2021, the commonwealth shattered every economic development record in the books. Private-sector new-location and expansion announcements included a record $11.2 billion in total planned investment and commitments to create a record 18,000-plus full-time jobs across the coming years.
That momentum continued strongly into 2022 with 248 new-location and expansion announcements totaling 16,000 full-time jobs behind nearly $10.5 billion in new investment.
The robust job creation has been accompanied by rising wages across the commonwealth. The average incentivized hourly wage in 2022 was $26.78 before benefits, the second-highest mark since 2010 and an 11.5% increase over the previous year.
Gov. Beshear also announced the two largest economic development projects in state history. In September 2021, Gov. Beshear and leaders from Ford Motor Co. and SK Innovation celebrated a transformative $5.8 billion investment that will create 5,000 jobs in Hardin County. And in April 2022, the Governor was joined by leadership at Envision AESC to announce a $2 billion investment that will create 2,000 jobs in Warren County. These announcements solidify Kentucky as the EV battery production capital of the United States.
Kentucky’s success has been noted by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, which have upgraded the state’s financial outlook to positive in recognition of the commonwealth’s surging economy.
Site Selection magazine placed Kentucky second nationwide and first in the South Central region for its annual Governor’s Cup ranking for 2022, which recognizes state-level economic success based on capital investments.
Gov. Beshear recently announced a new “Supply Kentucky” initiative with the goal of boosting job growth, reducing costs and providing more security in the supply chains of our Kentucky companies.
Gov. Beshear’s administration is projected to post the four highest years of budget surpluses in Kentucky history, and the state’s rainy-day fund has a record balance of $2.7 billion.


And rethuglicans are doing their damndest to boot Beshear out of office.

News of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s indictment by a New York grand jury has reverberated around the world.
Here’s a look at what the global media and key figures around the world are saying.

Title iconTHE VIEW FROM THE PRESS

la Repubblica
In the Italian-language newspaper la Repubblica, Paolo Mastrolilli outlines what may come in the days leading up to Trump’s expected surrender to the police. He asks if the U.S. is about to be hit with a wave of violence, or, if moderate Republicans will now rally behind a different candidate for the 2024 presidential election.

The Guardian
For The Guardian, New York lawyer Lloyd Green recounts the lawsuits and legal proceedings facing Trump, but questions whether the indictment will actually hurt him in the eyes of voters in the long run. “The latest fireworks will likely damage Trump with the broader electorate even as Joe Biden struggles with a banking crisis and persistent inflation,” Green writes, but “don’t bet that Fox News changes its tune.”

Le Monde
Trump will go down in history for his indictment, Le Monde’s Washington correspondent Piotr Smolar writes, but it’ll be in a way that the former president would’ve probably preferred to avoid. With the possibility of fingerprinting and mug shots in his future, Trump is entering a new phase of his public life. “As the overwhelming favorite in the Republican primaries for the 2024 presidential election, he is about to put American democracy through another major test of its resilience,” Smolar notes.

Al Jazeera
In Al Jazeera, Canada-based columnist Andrew Mitrovica says “hallelujah” to the news of Trump’s indictment, adding that he doesn’t care how the former president or his base eventually weaponize the indictment in their favor — he’s just happy the day finally arrived. “Like millions of enlightened Americans, I had oscillated from hope to despair that this day would ever arrive. It has,” Mitrovica writes.

Handelsblatt
For German-language outlet Handelsblatt, Annett Meiritz writes that Trump’s “attack” on democracy is fueled ever further by the indictment. His coming arrest, she says, shows that Trump has influence over an entire country — even if he never again sees the inside of the Oval Office.

The Economist
An indictment would be career-ending for any other politician, The Economist notes. For Trump, it could galvanize a movement that in recent months has seemed to be flagging. But the newspaper asks whether the indictment is the right move, given that the case is so novel and untested. “Anyone who thinks now is the moment when he finally gets his comeuppance will be sorely disappointed.”
Title iconTHE VIEW FROM EL SALVADOR

The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, was one of the first world leaders to react to the landmark indictment.
Bukele wrote on Twitter: "Imagine if this happened to a leading opposition presidential candidate here in El Salvador."
He later added, "Sadly, it'll be very hard for US Foreign Policy to use arguments such as democracy' and 'free and fair elections' or try to condemn 'political prosecution' in other countries, from now on."

https://www.semafor.com/article/03/31/2023/world-reacts-to-trump-indictment


I was curious about what other countries are saying about trump's indictment. Surprisingly there' not much. I don't know how this is as a source.

OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR

Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Weather
High probability of long-track, violent tornadoes in Western Kentucky; Western Kentuckians should find a safe shelter by 5 p.m. Central Time

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 31, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of severe weather that is expected to begin this evening in Western Kentucky, especially the Jackson Purchase area, and has a high probability of producing long-track, violent tornadoes.
The Governor noted this is the same area devastated by the December 2021 tornadoes, and according to the National Weather Service, there is a high probability of severe tornadoes moving through this area once again up to I-65. The rest of Kentucky, with the exception of the East, should expect violent thunderstorms followed by significant winds with wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour.
“If you are in Western Kentucky, you need to be in a safe shelter by 5 p.m. Central Time,” said Gov. Beshear. “This is the worst forecast I’ve seen as Governor. I am declaring a state of emergency so that we can be prepared. We are taking this very seriously and we need you to take this seriously, too. Please be prepared. Let’s do everything possible to keep everyone safe.”
Due to the forecast, the Governor is closing all Kentucky state office buildings located in the central time zone, today, Friday, March 31, 2023, beginning at 3 p.m. CT. This closure extends to employees who may live or work within the central time zone. Executive Branch employees should follow guidance from their agency.
The Governor also activated the state’s price gouging laws to protect families from grossly overpriced goods and services. With the state of emergency in place, consumers in the commonwealth can report price gouging to the Office of the Attorney General. Under state law, price gougers can be held accountable.
The Governor asked Kentuckians to avoid calling 911 for traffic and weather updates. The Kentucky State Police requests that if you see or suspect that someone is stranded on the roadways, contact KSP at 800-222-5555.
With the advanced warning, the Governor urges all Kentuckians to have a safety plan to locate in a secure place during the storms.
“Practice going there before the weather arrives. A storm shelter or a basement is the best. An interior hallway away from windows is the second best. If you are in a mobile home, get out. Be somewhere safe long before this hits. Go to a neighbor’s house, an underground shelter or a nearby permanent structure,” Gov. Beshear said. “Monitor the weather on weather.gov, by watching local TV or listening to NOAA weather radio. Contact your local emergency management office if you need to find a safe place to shelter.”
For additional preparedness tips, visit kyem.ky.gov.


“This is the worst forecast I’ve seen as Governor."

And we survived! Kind of like camping, except this sucked.

Major wind storms went through Kentucky last Friday, gusting up to 80 mph in our area. Power went out pretty much across the whole county. Ours just came back on this afternoon, with cell service and internet a little while later. They brought in electrical crews from other states. We saw one big truck and a trailer loaded with power poles, so assuming some of those had snapped. Cell towers down.

We were able to keep the fridge and freezer going on the generator. Had to take the microwave outside and plug directly into it. No hot water. Lucky we had the wood stove.

No restaurants either. The whole town a few miles away was shut down.

We were also lucky we only had three big trees come down, and the roof off one goat barn.

I read several books by flashlight at night. Still no live TV yet--satellite dish is wonked.

But, we did have the first of this year's baby goaties born earlier today. A beautiful set of twins. More to follow, with four other pregnant does all due.

This came in an email from the Governor's office, so posting in its entirety--especially since its all good news!

Commonwealth ranks ninth in country for total overall projects and second in region
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1, 2023) – The 2022 Governor’s Cup rankings have been released, with Kentucky placing second nationally in economic projects per capita – up from ninth place last year – and first in the South Central region. The state also secured the ninth spot in the country for total qualifying projects, moving up two spots from the previous year.
Kentucky also took the second spot in the South Central region for overall qualifying projects and secured 11 of the Top 100 Micropolitan areas – cities with populations between 10,000 and 50,000 – and tied for third nationally with 40 micropolitan projects. Those communities include Bardstown, Glasgow and London in the Top 20, followed by Murray, Frankfort, Richmond-Berea, Paducah, Campbellsville, Mayfield, Maysville and Middlesborough.
“Kentucky is an economic powerhouse, and the success we’re seeing is thanks to the people of the commonwealth who are welcoming these businesses with open arms and helping them succeed in communities across the state,” said Gov. Beshear. “These awards are a huge honor, and it’s exciting to see Kentuckians working together to secure that lasting prosperity so every child can chase their dreams right here in our commonwealth.”
Three Kentucky companies – Envision AESC, Ford Motor Co. and Novelis Corp. – were also recently recognized with 2023 Corporate Investment/Community Impact (CiCi) Awards from Trade & Industry Development, which highlight projects that bring extensive capital investment or influential impact to the communities in which they locate.
Envision AESC, which announced a $2 billion investment to build a new, state-of-the-art gigafactory producing electric vehicle batteries in Bowling Green that will create 2,000 skilled jobs in the region, received a CiCi Award for Corporate Investment.
Ford Motor Co.’s $700 million investment in Louisville creating 500 full-time jobs for production of the all-new Ford F-Series Super Duty truck was recognized with a CiCi Award for Community Impact, as was Novelis’ $365 million investment to construct a new recycling center in Todd County that is creating 140 well-paying jobs.
This year represents the 17th edition of Trade & Industry Development’s CiCi Awards, as 30 projects from across the country were highlighted across the two separate award categories, including Kentucky’s three award-winning announcements.
In addition to the commonwealth’s strong Governor’s Cup placement nationally, several Kentucky communities were recognized by Site Selection for their economic success in 2022.
The Louisville/Jefferson County region placed fifth in projects per capita for metropolitan areas with populations over 1 million and ranked as the eighth best metro in the East North Central region. Lexington/Fayette County placed 10th among best metros for the South Central region.
Bowling Green placed second in total projects for metros with populations below 200,000 for the second consecutive year and ranked fourth in projects per capita. The Elizabethtown-Fort Knox area joined Bowling Green in the per-capita Top 10, with the community’s announcements placing it in fifth place for overall projects, one spot higher than last year’s rankings, and seventh in projects per capita.
Since 1988, Atlanta-based Site Selection has awarded the Governor’s Cup annually to the U.S. state with the most new and expanded corporate facilities as tracked by the Conway Projects Database. The rankings are regarded by corporate real estate analysts as an industry scoreboard. The magazine’s circulation reaches 42,000 executives in corporate site selection decision-making.
In 2022, Kentucky had 248 new-location and expansion announcements, according to data from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. Those projects include $10.5 billion in new investments and 18,000-plus jobs. The commitments also include the second-highest average incentivized hourly wage since 2010 at $26.78, a 11.5% increase over the previous year.
Kentucky’s recognition in both the 2022 Governor’s Cup and 2023 CiCi Awards furthers recent economic momentum in the commonwealth, as the state builds back stronger from the effects of the pandemic.
Since the beginning of his administration, Gov. Beshear has announced the creation of 43,700 full-time jobs and 838 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling $24.7 billion in announced investments.
With the books closed on 2022, the Governor has now secured the best two-year period in state history for economic growth.
In 2021, the commonwealth shattered every economic development record in the books. Private-sector new-location and expansion announcements included a record $11.2 billion in total planned investment and commitments to create a record 18,000-plus full-time jobs across the coming years.
That momentum continued strongly into 2022 with 248 new-location and expansion announcements totaling 16,000 full-time jobs behind nearly $10.5 billion in new investment.
The robust job creation has been accompanied by rising wages across the commonwealth. The average incentivized hourly wage in 2022 was $26.78 before benefits, the second-highest mark since 2010 and an 11.5% increase over the previous year.
Gov. Beshear also announced the two largest economic development projects in state history. In September 2021, Gov. Beshear and leaders from Ford Motor Co. and SK Innovation celebrated a transformative $5.8 billion investment that will create 5,000 jobs in Hardin County. And in April 2022, the Governor was joined by leadership at Envision AESC to announce a $2 billion investment that will create 2,000 jobs in Warren County. These announcements solidify Kentucky as the EV battery production capital of the United States.
Kentucky’s success has been noted by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, which have upgraded the state’s financial outlook to positive in recognition of the commonwealth’s surging economy. In addition, Site Selection magazine placed Kentucky at 6th in its annual Prosperity Cup rankings for 2022, which recognizes state-level economic success based on capital investments.
Gov. Beshear’s administration is projected to post the four highest years of budget surpluses in Kentucky history, and the state’s rainy-day fund has a record balance of $2.7 billion.


Beshear is our best governor ever! If you can, please donate to his 2024 campaign. He already has 9 rethuglicans lined up against him. I see him as future Presidential material. He's the most popular Dem governor in the country.

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