Andy Beshear in 2022 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Budget & Economy: Budget will invest in infrastructure, including bridges

In a little over a week, I will join you again to unveil a budget. It will continue to deliver on our promise of a world-class airport in Paducah. It will continue to invest in infrastructure, with more water and sewer grants. And we will continue to expand the Mountain Parkway to four lanes and construct the I-69 bridge. It will move us ever closer to the announcement--which I hope we can make next year--that we will construct a Brent Spence Companion bridge without tolls.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Kentucky legislature

On Corporations: Ford is betting its future on the people of Kentucky

Ford Motor Company and its partner, SK Innovation, are going to build the nation's largest electric vehicle battery plants right here in Kentucky. Bill Ford Jr. is Ford's executive chair, and Henry Ford's great-grandson. He said, "Andy, this is the biggest step in the auto industry since the Model T. And this is the biggest investment Ford has ever made, and we are making it in Kentucky." And who did Ford trust enough to bet its future on? The people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Kentucky legislature

On Free Trade: Worked to remove harmful tariffs against bourbon industry

Kentucky was already the worldwide leader in bourbon production, but in 2021 we saw the industry continue to expand, both in production and tourism. I must say a special personal thank you to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, whom I personally worked with to remove harmful bourbon tariffs and ensure a bright future for a signature industry.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Kentucky legislature

On Principles & Values: Kentucky no longer a fly-over state; we are the destination

All of America--and indeed the entire world--has now seen who we are: neighbors who open our homes and hearts to one another. People who embrace selflessness, generosity and love. All while we were reminded that any arguments, any divisions, just aren't that important. And not even the difficulties of our present can stop our excitement of the future. And good people deserve a good future. Our time is here. Kentucky is no longer a fly-over state. We are the destination.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Kentucky legislature

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