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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
  

*FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2025)* – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on economic development, a new initiative to protect Kentuckians from scams, funding to support public schools, severe weather recovery, the 90th anniversary of Social Security and opportunities to donate blood. Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, joined the Governor to provide an update on the Our Healthy Kentucky Home initiative. The Governor named 7 Brew as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars in honor of their donation to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund.

*Economic Development*
This week alone, Kentucky is celebrating around $4 billion in economic investment. Since the beginning of his administration, Gov. Beshear has announced over $40 billion in investments, creating more than 62,500 jobs.

Gov. Beshear announced [ [link removed] ] a major milestone for an economic development project in McCracken County that will include a nearly $1.5 billion investment – the largest in Western Kentucky history – and create 140 well-paying jobs. The Governor joined other elected officials and leaders from General Matter, an American uranium enrichment company, to recognize the company’s signing a lease with the U.S. Department of Energy for the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant.

The Governor highlighted [ [link removed] ] a new project for ValorFlex Packaging of Kentucky, a veteran-owned leader in manufacturing, real estate and energy resource innovation, as the company plans to relocate its new corporate headquarters to Bowling Green with a $6.4 million investment, creating 25 high-wage jobs.

Yesterday, Apple announced its plans to invest another $2.5 billion into the Corning glass facility in Harrodsburg. Corning has been a vital part of Mercer County for over 70 years and currently employs more than 400 people. This announcement strengthens the commonwealth’s partnership with Apple and will secure the future of the company in Kentucky.

Gov. Beshear announced [ [link removed] ] nearly $8.5 million in state funding to support site and building development projects in Laurel, Madison, Monroe, Pendleton, Russell and Scott counties, as well as a regional project in Muhlenberg County with support from Daviess, Hopkins, McLean and Ohio counties.

*Stop Scams Website*
The Governor announced [ [link removed] ] that Team Kentucky is launching a new website to help Kentuckians protect themselves and their loved ones from scams: StopScams.ky.gov. [ [link removed] ] The new site offers tips on how to avoid trending scams, how to report scammers, resources to help if someone falls victim and the option to opt in for email or text alerts on emerging scams. Public Protection Cabinet Secretary Ray Perry, Heather Cleary, community coordinator from the Better Business Bureau, and Gary Adkins, Kentucky state volunteer president of AARP, joined the Team Kentucky Update to talk about this initiative.

*Funding To Support Public Schools*
In line with his dedication to leading an education-first administration, the Governor announced awards totaling $110 million for school districts across Kentucky to help with facility renovations and new construction. The awards benefit Adair County Schools, Bardstown Independent Schools, Beechwood Independent Schools, Fleming County, Harrison County, Johnson County, Powell County, Somerset Independent Schools, Walton Verona Intermediate School and Williamstown Independent Schools.

*Our Healthy Kentucky Home*
Dr. Stack provided an update on Our Healthy Kentucky Home [ [link removed] ], a one-year initiative to promote simple, positive and attainable goals to inspire and motivate Kentuckians on a journey to health and wellness. For August, the initiative is focusing on preventing tobacco use, including smoking, vaping, using dip and other tobacco products. Cigarette smoking is the number one preventable cause of death, disease and disability in the country. It is also the number one preventable cause of cancer. Dr. Stack highlighted resources like Quit Now Kentucky [ [link removed] ], which provides 24/7 no-cost coaching over the phone and online to anyone who wants to quit using tobacco.

*Severe Weather Recovery*
Gov. Beshear provided an update on recovery efforts following the May 16-17, 2025, severe weather and tornadoes. Yesterday, the Governor announced [ [link removed] ] that Kentucky’s request for a 30-day extension to the Disaster Unemployment Assistance registration period for those impacted has been approved. The deadline has been extended until Aug. 22, 2025. Affected individuals should visit the Kentucky Career Center website at kcc.ky.gov [ [link removed] ] or call 502-564-2900 to file their initial claim. 

The deadline to apply for Individual Assistance for May severe weather has also been extended to Aug. 22, 2025. Click here [ [link removed] ] for a fact sheet on how to apply for FEMA assistance.

For the May event, 21 households are being housed in travel trailers at Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park, nine households are being sheltered in hotels and 59 households have transitioned out of the Commonwealth Sheltering Program.

*90th Anniversary of Social Security
*Gov. Beshear recognized the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act. On Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed this legislation into law creating the Social Security program and unemployment insurance. The Governor signed a proclamation [ [link removed] ] recognizing Aug. 14 as Social Security Day in the commonwealth.

“Social Security has transformed the lives of millions of Americans by providing financial protection for retirees, people with disabilities, surviving spouses and families and more,” said Gov. Beshear. “This program is a promise that Americans have earned and deserve through their hard work. And as Governor, I believe it’s important that we support this program to ensure it remains strong and sustainable for generations to come.”

*Blood Drive*
The Governor announced that he and First Lady Britainy Beshear will host a blood drive in the State Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday, Aug. 12. For more information and to sign up for the Team Kentucky Saves Lives blood drive, visit governor.ky.gov/GiveBlood [ [link removed] ].

“This is where Team Kentucky can come together to help save lives. Whether someone needs a transfusion after a natural disaster or injury, or while they’re fighting a life-threatening illness,” said Gov. Beshear. “We’re doing what Team Kentucky does best: lifting each other up and taking care of our neighbors – whether they live down the street or across the state.”

*Team Kentucky All-Stars*
The Governor named 7 Brew, the drive-through coffee chain, as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars. The recognition is in honor of their $30,000 donation to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund, the fund established by the Beshear-Coleman administration to aid survivors of recent natural disasters. Jacob Jennings, Alexis Hartsfield and Dalton Kreakie from 7 Brew joined the news conference to talk about their Caffeine for a Cause fundraisers.

“Y’all are showing the true spirit of Team Kentucky by giving back to our communities that are hurting,” said Gov. Beshear. “Your kindness and generosity are going to go a long way, and we’re all grateful. Thank you.”

The Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund is still open for monetary donations. To donate, click here [ [link removed] ]. So far, the fund has raised more than $2.3 million in donations from 7,285 donors.

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