Steve Beshear
Politician and 61st Governor of Kentucky
Born
September 21st, 1944
80 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 61st Governor of Kentucky from 2007 to 2015. Focused on expanding health care access and economic development. Prior to governorship, practiced law and held roles as a state representative and Attorney General. Notable for implementing the Kentucky health care exchange and addressing pension reform.
Expanded health care access in Kentucky
Implemented the Kentucky health care exchange
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