Governor Steven Beshear Purpose

I started the Governor Steven Beshear group. Our purpose statement: Steve Beshear was sworn in as governor of Kentucky on Dec. 11, 2007. He was re-elected to a second term in 2011. During his 5_ years as Governor, he has brought Kentucky successfully through the historic recession by making Kentucky a leader in job creation. The state ranked second in the nation for export growth in the first half of 2013. With more than $12.1 billion in exports so far, Kentuckys exports are up 12.6 percent from last years mid-point total. The states growth significantly outpaces the national average of 1 percent for the first half of the year. Kentucky now ranks third in the nation in mid-year auto production numbers, trailing only Ohio and Michigan as a top vehicle producing state. Kentuckys automotive industry today boasts more than 450 motor vehicle-related facilities across the state, including four major assembly plants. In addition, Kentucky is now a national leader in education reform, becoming the first state in the nation to adopt the Common Core Standards. The Governor and First Lady Jane Beshear spearheaded a successful push to raise Kentuckys dropout age from 16 to 18 years old. With initiatives spanning from early childhood and kindergarten to college and career readiness, Gov. Beshear has demonstrated a commitment to improving education for all Kentuckians.