KY: Gov. Beshear To Propose 'Historic Investments' For Education

- AP, Dec. 7, 2021.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The time is right for Kentucky to make “historic investments” in education and build on the state’s economic momentum, taking advantage of revenue surpluses, Gov. Andy Beshear said. In an interview with The Associated Press on Monday, the Democratic governor previewed some of the budget proposals he will present to the Republican-dominated legislature early next year.

“You are going to see in our next budget historic investments in education,” Beshear said during the interview conducted over Zoom. “With one of the healthiest budgets we have ever seen, it’s time to invest,” he added.

Beshear signaled that his education proposals to the legislature will include a pay raise for educators along with “retention programs” to hold down teacher turnover in classrooms.

Beshear made support for public schools the hallmark of his successful 2019 campaign for governor. Now that he has reached the midpoint of his term, next year’s budget work will provide another chance for him to deliver on more of his education policy goals before 2023, when he will seek a second term in Republican-trending Kentucky...

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