Andy Beshear

Governor · KY

Democrat

American attorney and politician (born 1977)

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Positions inferred from the public record. Each one shows our confidence level — and when the evidence isn't there, we say so.

What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
Limited evidence
Lower taxes modestly and trim some federal programs
Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Signed HB 1 reducing Kentucky's individual income tax to 4% (2023).
The record we reviewed on this issue — 2 signings & vetoes
Signings & vetoes
Signed · Mar 2023 — AN ACT relating to fiscal matters and declaring an emergency.
Signed · Feb 2023 — AN ACT relating to income taxation.
How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
Limited evidence
Modestly raise the federal minimum wage and update labor standards
Less federal labor regulationStronger federal worker protections
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Signed HB 176 mandating healthcare workplace-safety plans and HB 146 expanding unemployment-insurance claimant protections (2023).
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 signings & vetoes
Signings & vetoes
Signed · Mar 2023 — AN ACT relating to health care workplace safety.
Signed · Mar 2023 — AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.
Signed · Jan 2023 — AN ACT relating to registration of professional employer organizations and declaring an emergency.
How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Some evidence
Keep and strengthen the ACA; add a public option for those who want it
Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance
Signed coverage mandates for biomarker testing and fertility preservation plus Medicaid telehealth access (HB 180, HB 170, HB 311, 2023).
The record we reviewed on this issue — 19 signings & vetoes
Signings & vetoes
Signed · Apr 2023 — AN ACT relating to public health.
Signed · Apr 2023 — AN ACT relating to Medicare supplement insurance.
Signed · Apr 2023 — AN ACT relating to health care.
Signed · Apr 2023 — AN ACT relating to mental health services.
Signed · Apr 2023 — AN ACT relating to telehealth.
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How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Limited evidence
Address climate through innovation and tax incentives; avoid binding mandates
Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuels
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Vetoed environmental-permitting rollback SB 226 and merchant-generation bill HB 4; established Nuclear Energy Development Working Group SJR 79 (2023).
The record we reviewed on this issue — 7 signings & vetoes
Signings & vetoes
Became law unsigned · Mar 2023 — AN ACT relating to the retirement of fossil fuel-fired electric generating units and declaring an emergency.
Vetoed · Mar 2023 — AN ACT relating to environmental permitting.
Signed · Mar 2023 — A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Energy and Environment Cabinet to adopt revisions to the state air quality implementation plan to remove the reformulated gas requirement for Jefferson County and applicable parts of Oldham and Bullitt Counties.
Vetoed · Mar 2023 — AN ACT relating to merchant electric generating facilities and making an appropriation therefor.
Signed · Mar 2023 — AN ACT relating to alternative fuels.
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What should federal abortion policy be?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should federal firearms policy be?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should US immigration policy be?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
Some evidence
Increase law enforcement funding with targeted accountability reforms
Stronger enforcement, expanded authorityDecarceration and federal reform
Signed peace-officer certification bills and new criminal penalties alongside expungement reform HB 369 and fentanyl test-strip allowance HB 353 (2023).
The record we reviewed on this issue — 15 signings & vetoes
Signings & vetoes
Signed · Apr 2023 — AN ACT relating to peace officer certification and declaring an emergency.
Signed · Apr 2023 — AN ACT relating to peace officer certification.
Signed · Mar 2023 — AN ACT relating to criminal justice and making an appropriation therefor.
Signed · Mar 2023 — AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Signed · Mar 2023 — AN ACT relating to sex crimes.
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What should drive US foreign policy?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.

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