More Than $30.3 Billion in New Private Sector Investments
Since becoming Governor, secured more than 1,000 private-sector new-location and expansion projects and created more than 52,000 full-time jobs
Made Kentucky the Electric Vehicle Battery Capital of the United States
$6 billion investment at BlueOval SK Battery Park in Hardin County (5,000 jobs); $2 billion investment at AESC Gigafactory in Warren County (2,000 jobs)
Best Two-Year Period in State History for Economic Growth
2021 saw $11.2 billion in planned investment and commitments to create 18,000 jobs. 2022 brought $10.5 billion in new investments and 16,000 jobs
$1.6 Billion in Federal Funding for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project
Construction will be completed with no tolls
Record Low Unemployment in Kentucky
Kentucky’s all-time record for lowest unemployment over the longest period
Announced Single Largest Investment Ever in Western Kentucky
Nearly billion-dollar high-tech battery recycling and production by Ascend Elements, bringing 400 jobs
Expanded Access to Healthcare for Over 400,000 Additional Kentuckians
Includes dental, hearing and vision care benefits
Double Digit Wage Growth
2022 incentivized hourly wages for projects up 11.5% over 2021, which itself was already the second-highest mark over a seven-year period
$1.2 Billion in Disaster Relief
$828 million for those impacted by Western Kentucky tornados; $400 million for those impacted by the Eastern Kentucky flooding
Kentucky’s Bourbon Industry Had Best-Ever Year for Growth in 2022
Projected to Have Four Largest Budget Surpluses in Kentucky History
Bringing the state’s rainy day fund to nearly $4 billion at the end of fiscal year 2024
Led the Way on Passage and Decriminalization of Medical Cannabis
Providing long sought after relief to Kentuckians with chronic or terminal conditions, including veterans with PTSD
Delivered More than $412 million for Clean Drinking Water
Providing clean drinking water, clean water systems and sewer access to an estimated 4,255 unserved and 88,115 underserved homes
Restored Voting Rights for More Than 187,000 Kentuckians
Issued Executive Order on third day in office that automatically restores voting rights to those who have completed their sentences for nonviolent, nonsexual offenses
Signed 627 Bipartisan Bills
Including tax relief, disaster relief and multiple budgets
Secured More Than $2 Billion for High-Speed Internet to Date
Will provide access to affordable and reliable high-speed internet for every home and business in Kentucky.
Historic/Significant Investments in Education
Support for Law Enforcement
$15,000 across-the-board raise to Kentucky State Police, leading to the largest recruit class in years
$15 Million Recovered from the Failed Braidy Industry Deal
Recovered taxpayer money from project that failed to materialize under previous administration
Expanded Early Voting
Kentuckians now have three full days of no-excuse early voting
Signed Income Tax Relief for Kentucky Families
Making Kentucky a National Leader in Job Growth
Ranked #1 in August 2022
Helped Pass Sports Betting
Accelerating and Prioritizing Completion of the Mountain Parkway in Eastern Kentucky
Lowest Recidivism Rate in State History
State’s recidivism rate dropped to a record low
Most Drug Treatment Beds Per Capita in the Country
Increased drug treatment and recovery services statewide