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The governor's State of the Commonwealth speech is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight. Follow along with us as we present the reality against what's likely to be a speech full of exaggeration. You can watch the speech online at ket.org/legislature/
FACT CHECK: Bevin talks about economic development during his first term, but research shows: “Kentucky’s Economic Performance Falls Short of Claims Based on Corporate Announcements” kypolicy.org/kentuckys-econ…
Fact check -- A closer look at the details reveals a substantial share of these "new jobs" announcements are not connected to any new jobs, and the total includes investments that may never occur: kypolicy.org/kentuckys-econ…
FACT CHECK -- Bevin says Kentucky economy booming under new laws. Job growth has actually slowed: kentucky.com/news/politics-…
Fact check - New Report Shows Job Growth Lagging in Rural Kentucky: wkyufm.org/post/new-repor…
FACT CHECK:
Facts are stubborn things — a response to Bevin’s assessment of KY economy: nkytribune.com/2019/01/nisia-…
Facts are stubborn things — a response to Bevin’s assessment of KY economy: nkytribune.com/2019/01/nisia-…
Bevin wants to switch to a sales tax dependent tax structure -- he calls them "consumption taxes." Here's why that's a terrible idea. #SOTC19
kypolicy.org/way-slice-shif…
kypolicy.org/way-slice-shif…
FACT CHECK ON PENSIONS: KCEP says: “The truth is Kentucky’s pension debt, while a serious issue, is not nearly as big nor as insurmountable as has been claimed.” A.K.A "The money won't run out," governor kypolicy.org/time-sensible-… #SOTC19
FACT CHECK -- “Sky is falling” pension story not backed by facts
kypolicy.org/sky-is-falling… #SOTC19
kypolicy.org/sky-is-falling… #SOTC19
And one more on the governor's exaggerated remarks on pensions:
Rating agency Fitch says: “state’s ability to fully fund retirement benefits and end a reliance on one-time funds to pay for them that matters most.”
courier-journal.com/story/news/pol… #SOTC19
Rating agency Fitch says: “state’s ability to fully fund retirement benefits and end a reliance on one-time funds to pay for them that matters most.”
courier-journal.com/story/news/pol… #SOTC19
FACT CHECK -- The governor's “engagement requirements” will kick people off Medicaid, just like we’re seeing in Arkansas: kypolicy.org/warning-agains… #SOTC19
On Medicaid expansion, we have seen job creation, we have seen improved health outcomes. Matt Bevin's unnecessary changes will reverse our progress in health care: kypolicy.org/medicaid-boost… #sotc19
The governor has wrapped up his speech. Thank you for following along. Our promise to you this year is that we're going to do everything we can to make sure that's the last time Bevin ever gives a State of the Commonwealth speech. #SOTC19
