The governor, a Democrat elected in a state largely controlled by Republicans, is known for his frequent vows that “we’ll get through this together,” first in fighting the coronavirus and now in responding to the storms. “This is a place where I’d go and I’d sit on my grandparents’ front porch,” he said.īeshear, who since the early days of his term has led his state’s battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, came under heavy scrutiny amid early uncertainties on the storm-related death toll, especially at a candle factory that was leveled in Mayfield. He has mourned with every stricken town, but no subject has touched him more personally than the devastation in Dawson Springs, his father’s hometown and a place he has visited his entire life. The governor said he has an uncle by marriage who lost two cousins who died in Muhlenberg County.Īll of that may explain why Beshear, the face of his state’s response tothe historic outbreak of tornadoes,has veered at times between assertions of steadfast determination - declaring that Kentuckians are “strong enough to rebuild” - and raw emotion. “It took me eight hours to get in touch with her, just calling over and over.”īut his extended family also was among the Kentuckians grieving the loss of lifefrom the storms. “There’s a good ending to the story,” Beshear, the state’s Democratic governor, said at a news conference Monday. (AP) - In the desperate hours after the massive storm struck, Andy Beshear took time out from his duties as governor of the hardest-hit state early Saturday to do what a lot of his fellow Kentuckians were doing.Īgain and again, he made calls to track down his cousin Jenny in Dawson Springs. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.ĭAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. During the program, teams of high school students develop a business model, design a prototype and pitch their startup to a large audience and a panel of judges. This is the largest class ever of GSE participants.This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.
GSE brings students from across Kentucky, immerses them in a creative space and equips them with the tools needed to unleash their innate entrepreneurial spirits for the betterment of the Commonwealth. Beshear and his wife Britainy visited Truist Arena for the Norse homecoming basketball game in January. This is the governor’s second visit to NKU’s campus in 2023. “These young leaders are smart, passionate and inspiring, and I can’t wait to see what they accomplish.” Beshear said on social media after the visit. “Kentucky is securing the jobs of the future and I know we’ll be able to fill them with the best and the brightest, thanks to students like those I met at the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs,” Gov. After visiting with all 200+ students, the governor then gave brief remarks to all the students as a group in the atrium of the Health Innovation Center. Beshear talked with GSE participants, discussing their business model and pitches, while also sharing his vision for business and entrepreneurship in Kentucky. J- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear visited Northern Kentucky University’s campus on Monday, June 26, to tour the annual Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE).
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