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Film studio executives serving on the state commission that awards taxpayer subsidies to their production companies is a problem (even if they do “recuse” themselves.). They should resign.
kentuckylantern.com/2026/09/…
AB has a 2.4% chance being the Democratic Party nominee in ‘28, according to electionodds.com
Spent some time this weekend reading Gov. Andy Beshear’s new book, in stores this week. Takeaways here, from a potential presidential platform to a heated confrontation with ex-Gov. Matt Bevin: courier-journal.com/story/ne…
“They’re using a hatchet to solve a problem that, with proper management, could be handled with a scalpel,” McNeill said. “ @KYTC and @GovAndyBeshear owe a more detailed explanation to the taxpayers of this state.”
kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/…
NYT: Former Obama campaign manager says AB can do no worse than a “strong second” in the South Carolina primary if he wants to “last long” in the nominating contest. No SC-specific polling yet. Nationally, Beshear stands @ 2% among Democratic voters.
Beshear's data center EO echoes the consensus I heard during the '26 session. Recognize the economic development potential & set the expectation developers bear the full costs. Hope investors read it that way. Misreading it will create uncertainty KY doesn't need.
0% of Michigan Democrats supporting AB in latest Presidential primary poll.
Michigan will be the fifth state to choose the party’s nominee under the primary schedule released last week.
TPSI poll | 7/25-7/29 LV
2028 Democratic presidential primary (Michigan)
🟦Pete Buttigieg: 24%
🟦Jon Ossoff: 14%
🟦AOC: 11%
🟦Gavin Newsom: 10%
🟦Kamala Harris: 5%
🟦Josh Shapiro: 4%
🟦JB Pritzker: 4%
🟦Hunter Biden: 2%
🟦Cory Booker: 1%
🟦Ro Khanna: 1%
🟦Rahm Emanuel: 1%
🟦Stephen A. Smith: 1%
🟦Wes Moore: 1%
Undecided: 22%
Prediction market gives AB a 2% chance of winning the SC primary. Among those he trails: Rahm Emanuel 9%, Wes Moore 9% & Ro Khanna 4%.
Kamala Harris on top w/ 16%.
This makes SC the make-or-break state for 2028 and serves the interests of @AndyBeshearKY, who has paid much attention to the state, made a friend of Jim Clyburn and is a fellow Southerner. notus.org/democrats/dnc-2028…
From 2023 to 2025, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet awarded $1.3 billion in single bid asphalt contracts. These are the road contractors who got them. #KYFREE #TaxpayerWatchdog
Kentucky awarded $1.3B of single-bid asphalt contracts in past 3 years, report shows lpm.org/news/2026-07-07/kent…
Analysis shows evidence of 'asphalt monopoly' in Fayette County, think tank argues • Kentucky Lantern #KYFREE #TaxpayerWatchdog kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/…
KYTC awarded $1.3 billion in asphalt single bid contracts over a three year period (2023-2025). One company, L-M Asphalt, secured 31% of the total awards. #KYFREE #TaxpayerWatchdog
Guest columnist: Beshear’s presidential ambitions could have paper trail problem | State-Journal state-journal.com/2026/06/08…
"She Dances" - A film shot in Kentucky. Subsidized by the Kentucky General Assembly. And, according to the actor Steve Zahn, seen by no one.
lpm.org/music/2026-05-31/ste…
Beshear's paper trail problem may foil a presidential run | Opinion courier-journal.com/story/op… via @courierjournal
Andy Beshear wants to run for President. Right now, he’s controlling his narrative. If he becomes a top tier contender, he’ll be under the microscope like never before. My latest in the NKY Tribune. nkytribune.com/2026/05/opini…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KYFREE’S STATEMENT ON THE FINAL VERSION OF HB 500
The budget bill reported out by the free conference committee and poised for final passage tonight is a mixed bag. HB 500 spends too much, contains too many earmarks and shortchanges the hard-earned gains we've realized from a consistent commitment to building strong budget reserves.
The bill is riddled with earmarks funding programs and non-profit organizations with little evidence that they are delivering real value for the taxpayers who make them possible.
One glaring example is Dataseam, a program that drew a scathing audit just a few years ago and raised serious questions about the organization's leadership mismanaging the program's resources.
KYFREE provided the Dataseam audit to the legislature, highlighting the finding that Dataseam refused to respectfully engage with Finance Cabinet auditors.
What was the General Assembly's response? They doubled the program's funding in HB 500. It's no wonder the public believes special interests dominate Frankfort.
To be fair, there are bright spots.
The conversation around education funding needs to shift from how much money is spent to whether resources being spent are directed toward effective strategies for educating our children. The legislature is signaling it will scrutinize the Department of Education's Learning and Results Services next year. If they follow through, it will be a step in the right direction.
The message coming from Frankfort at the beginning of the session was that the belt needed to be tightened. This budget didn't meet the moment by delivering a fiscally disciplined final product. The grade for the assignment is clear: Needs Improvement.
