What Kentucky Democrats Did Last Week: April 4, 2024 Edition

KDP ED Morgan Eaves Speaks to the Daviess Co. Dems

Kentucky Democratic Party Executive Director Morgan Eaves attended the Executive Committee's March 11th meeting and spoke to a packed audience in at LIUNA Local 1392's meeting hall.

Morgan spoke about how the state party is working with county Democratic parties to grow support in the Trump era. Taking a page from Gov. Andy Beshear, Morgan stressed how Democrats can win by championing the issues "voters worry about at night and wake up to in the morning". She discussed the importance of candidate recruitment and the party’s ultimate goal of building support in the voting booth.

Morgan also touched on the statewide Democratic party reorganization beginning next month and the state convention in Owensboro on June 14th.

Gov. Beshear Announces Opening of Kentucky Sound Stage at Former Malco Theater

Governor Andy Beshear traveled to Owensboro to announce the Kentucky Sound Stage, a new state-of-the-art film and television production facility.

Located in the former Malco cinema multiplex on South Frederica, the creative hub will offer sound stages, recording studios, post-production suites and other amenities designed to attract filmmakers.

“The Kentucky Sound Stage is a blockbuster project for Owensboro that is going to take the commonwealth’s growing film production industry to the next level,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “Right now, we’re reintroducing the world to our New Kentucky Home, and the Kentucky Sound Stage is going to attract talent from around the globe while showing off our state’s unequaled beauty.”

“We are excited to contribute to Owensboro’s artistic and economic landscape by providing a world-class facility for film, television and music production in Kentucky,” said Jeremy Winton.

“Kentucky has the best film and television tax incentive in the country,” added Kristi Kilday of Kentucky Sound Stage. “Our mission is to cultivate a dynamic, collaborative hub where talent flourishes, compelling stories come to life, and Owensboro emerges as a premier destination for productions of every scale.”

The project has been met with enthusiasm from local economic leaders.

KDP Statement on Donald Trump’s Reckless Federal Funding Freeze

Frankfort, Ky.—Today, Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP) Communications Director Jonathan Levin released the following statement after Donald Trump ordered an unprecedented freeze of all federal grants and loans.

“Donald Trump just made an unprecedented and reckless move that will inflict unimaginable pain across our Commonwealth. This sweeping freeze jeopardizes basic programs that Kentuckians depend on to survive. Programs like LIHEAP, which keeps families warm during the winter, and SNAP, which helps them put food on their tables, as well as FEMA relief for our communities still recovering from tornadoes and flooding, are all at risk.

“Kentuckians deserve stability and compassion, not this Republican-driven chaos that will inflict pain on our families.”

Gov. Beshear Delivers the State of the Commonwealth

Last night, Governor Andy Beshear delivered his State of the Commonwealth address, highlighting Kentucky's unprecedented success and our bright future ahead. The numbers tell an incredible story: over $35 billion private-sector investment, nearly 60,000 new full-time jobs created, and record-breaking achievements in exports and tourism.

But what matters most isn't just the numbers — it's how these achievements are improving lives across our Commonwealth. Kentucky families are seeing higher wages, averaging over $26 per hour for new jobs. We're expanding access to health care, delivering clean water to communities, and building the infrastructure of tomorrow with improved roads, bridges, and high-speed internet access.

As Governor Beshear emphasized, this success stems from putting Kentucky families first and focusing on kitchen-table issues that matter most. It's because of Kentucky's Democratic leaders, who are seeking common ground, and applying common-sense for the Commonwealth.

Daviess Co. Democrats celebrate volunteers and Wendell Ford's 100th Birthday

On November 21, the Daviess County Democrats honored its volunteers, celebrated its victories, and remembered Wendell Ford who would've been 100 this year.

Party Chair Larry Miller along with other local leaders took the opportunity to thank all Democratic volunteers that worked very hard this fall up and down this ticket while noting the work to do in 2025, an otherwise off-year for politics in Kentucky.

In addition, funds were raised for the Wendell H. Ford Statesmanship Academy and the Daviess County Democratic Party.

Medical Cannabis Is Moving Forward in Daviess County and Kentucky

Medical cannabis is on its way to becoming a reality in Kentucky, thanks to the efforts of Governor Andy Beshear and Kentucky Democrats. This progressive step will bring relief and hope to countless Kentuckians and families who have long sought a safe and effective treatment option for serious medical conditions.

Daviess County is set to benefit greatly from the legalization of medical cannabis. With the announcement of the first dispensary recipients of medical cannabis licenses by Governor Beshear, patients in this region will soon be able to access the treatment they require more conveniently than ever before.

To further ease the process for patients, a new website has been launched, enabling Kentuckians to easily locate authorized providers for medical cannabis. This website will streamline the search for care and ensure that patients can access the treatment they need without any unnecessary delays or complications.

With Governor Beshear and Kentucky Democrats leading the way, medical cannabis is set to transform the healthcare landscape in Kentucky. This progressive step will bring relief and hope to countless individuals and families who have long sought a safe and effective treatment option.