Andy Beshear on Government Reform

	Andy Beshear on Government Reform

Make it easier and faster for companies to find workers

In January of 2023, we recorded over 2 million jobs filled for the first time, and we've stayed above that number ever since. But we must continue to work with urgency to make it both easier and faster for companies to find and develop their workforce through our Statewide Workforce and Talent Team. It starts at the state level, where the largest projects will now receive a trained workforce coordinator. This coordinator will connect companies to our amazing career and technical education programs. Source: 2025 State of the State Address to the Kentucky legislature , Jan 8, 2025

Fight for every Kentuckian's right to vote

I believe that our democracy is strongest when more Kentuckians are involved in the process. As Attorney General, I launched a voting rights unit to protect and fight for every Kentuckian's right to vote. I also support the automatic restoration of voting rights for Kentuckians with a non-violent felony who have completed their sentences, and will sign an executive order doing so. We should implement automatic voter registration and make it easier for all voters to vote by absentee ballot. Source: 2019 Kentucky Gubernatorial campaign website AndyBeshear.com , May 2, 2019

State government operates in secret: push for transparency

Andy knows that state government is simply not working for the people. It operates in secret, and refuses to do the will of the people. He has pushed for transparency as Attorney General and believes that Kentucky should pass term limits for all public officials. Source: 2019 Kentucky governor campaign website AndyBeshear.com , Dec 31, 2018

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