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Governor Andy Beshear signs proclamation for Recovery Day in Kentucky

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​My faith teaches me that there are second chances in this life – and that we are all our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. To help every Kentuckian reach their full potential, we must live out our faith and values and help those struggling. In Scripture, we are told, “So continue encouraging each other and building each other up, just like you are doing already.” With the historic economic progress we’re seeing, we have a responsibility to make sure prosperity reaches every Kentuckian. No matter the struggle, we have resources to help folks get back on their feet and find a good job.

Gov. Andy Beshear

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Gov. Beshear ​Achieves ​Historic Progress

  • Kentucky has seen three straight years of declines in overdose deaths, with a decrease of more than 30% in 2024 over the previous year.
  • Kentucky is leading the nation in reside​ntial drug and alcohol treatment beds.
  • Nearly 70% of people released from state custody over the last two years have not been re-incarcerated (see press release​). In 2020, the state recorded its lowest ever recidivism rate at 27.15%.
  • The 2024 Crime in Kentucky​ report, released in June 2025, shows a decrease of 7.66% in reports of serious crime.
  • Kentucky is No. 1 in the country for adult mental health services.​
  • Launched the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which connects Kentuckians facing thoughts of suicide, mental health distress or an addiction crisis to compassionate and trained counselors who can help.
  • Set the record for the longest period with the lowest unemployment rates in state history.
  • Secured the largest General Fund budget surplus and Rainy Day Fund, as well as the most jobs filled in state history.
  • Announced more than 1,200 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling over $43 billion in announced investments, creating more than 63,000 jobs. This is the highest investment ​figure secured during the tenure of any governor in the commonwealth’s history.
  • Gov. Beshear also signed an Executive Order on December 12, 2019, to automatically restore the voting rights​ to Kentuckians who have completed their sentences for nonviolent, nonsexual offenses and have paid their debt to society. Now more than 198,200 Kentuckians’ rights have been restored.​

Finding a Job

With so many jobs being created across the commonwealth, Team Kentucky wants to help make sure every Kentuckian has an opportunity to chase their dreams right here at home.

Getting an Education

Gov. Beshear is leading an education-first administration because he knows that supporting educational opportunities for every Kentuckian is the key to building a better Kentucky.

Recovery Resources

While Kentucky has seen a decrease in drug overdose deaths and we lead the nation in the number of treatment beds per capita, Gov. Beshear believes that it takes everyone working together to save more lives and make more progress.

Benefits for Businesses

Economic development and job creation is a team sport, and it takes all of us working together to make sure those opportunities reach everyone. If you are an employer, click the link below to learn more.

Related Resources

  • Findhelpnow.org provides ​​near real-time access to Kentucky-based addiction ​treatment providers that are accepting clients right now.
  • If you are experiencing a crisis, call 988 to reach someone at the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately.​​