Today I joined in cutting the ribbon on the new PACE location in Western Kentucky, expanding health care services for aging Kentuckians, helping to ensure cost-effective, quality long-term care. Everyone deserves to live a full, healthy and happy life β at every age.
It was an honor to hand over the keys to ten more families in Mayfield for homes supported by funding from the Tornado Relief Fund. In December 2021, we made a promise to stand with Western Kentucky until every life and structure is rebuilt β and we are keeping that promise.
Congratulations to Owen Matthew Borden, Jennifer Mi Nguyen, Joshua Zyzak, Chase R. Phillips and Sarah Elise Cauley β Kentucky high school seniors who were named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars! They have made us all proud, and I know they each have a bright future ahead of them!
During this week's storms, local fire and rescue teams performed three water rescues and damage assessments are ongoing in a handful of counties. Thank you to our first responders, who helped keep everyone safe.
Unions are the backbone of our economy, helping our Kentucky workers live better lives through promising careers. It was great to meet with the
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Sheet Metal Workers to talk about the wins we're seeing and how we can work together to keep building on our progress.
Today we unveiled a new highway sign to recognize the
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. This facility turned a former brownfield into an incredible asset for the Russell neighborhood. We are building prosperity for generations to come in our new Kentucky home.
It's an honor to support our unions and their efforts in fighting for a better life, a safer workplace and better benefits for every family. Today at the Pipe Trades convention, I thanked these leaders for their commitment to this important work.
Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky. But regular screenings and early diagnosis can save lives. Last night we lit the mansion blue in honor of lung cancer awareness. Find screening assistance at
We're getting reports of downed trees on roads, wind damage, and other hazards as storms move across our western counties into central Kentucky ... Please be weather aware tonight, if you must travel, check road conditions before you go at and use caution:
A little over a year ago, our lives were forever changed by an unthinkable act of violence at the Old National Bank. My hope is that the new Louisville Ballet Healing Garden is a way for our community to come together to heal, to remember, and to look forward with love.
I was so excited to be back in Glendale to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the ECTC BlueOval SK Training Center! Soon, right here, Kentuckians will begin training for some of the best jobs of the future β jobs that will provide security and opportunity for decades to come.
Another round of storms will make its way across the commonwealth today and tonight. We take Kentuckians' safety seriously, which is why we're closing state offices at 2 p.m. ET. Let's all take precautions and keep up with local weather. We love you, Kentucky! Stay safe.
We've learned how important it is to be weather aware here in the commonwealth. Now is the time to prepare. Have a weather safety plan in place for your family and stay safe, Kentucky.
We have a lull in the activity now, but breaks in the clouds are priming the environment for isolated strong to severe storms for later this afternoon and into this evening. Storms could be firing up again in 1-2 hours.
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Kentucky, we need everyone to remain alert today and through Thursday as severe weather moves across the state. Multiple rounds of heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail are expected, with tornadoes possible. Listen to your local weather and take shelter if advised. Stay safe!