105-1961: For other uses, see Steve (disambiguation) . Steve is a masculine given name, usually a short form ( hypocorism ) of Steven or Stephen . Notable people [ edit ] A–D [ edit ] Steve Abbott (disambiguation) , several people Steve Abel (born 1970), New Zealand politician Steve Adams (disambiguation) , several people Steve Addabbo , American record producer, songwriter and audio engineer Steve Alaimo (born 1939), American singer, record & TV producer, label owner Steve Albini (1961–2024), American musician, record producer, audio engineer, and music journalist Steve Allen (1921–2000), American television personality, musician, composer, comedian and writer Steve Allrich , American screenwriter and painter Steve Alten (born 1959), American science-fiction author Steve Antin (born 1958), American actor Steve Aoki (born 1977), American DJ and music producer Steve Armitage (born 1944), British-born Canadian sports reporter Steve Armstrong (born 1965), American professional wrestler Steve Arrington (born 1956), American singer, songwriter, drummer, record producer, engineer and minister Steve Asheim (born 1970), American drummer and primary songwriter Steve Augarde (born 1950), British author and artist Steve Augeri (born 1959), American singer Steve August (born 1954), American football player Stone Cold Steve Austin (born 1964), American professional wrestler Steve Axman (born 1947), American football coach Steve Aylett (born 1967), English author of satirical science fiction, fantasy, and slipstream Steve Bacic , Canadian actor Steve Backshall (born 1973), English naturalist, writer and television presenter Steve Baker (disambiguation) , several people Steve Ballmer (born 1956), American businessman, CEO of Microsoft (2000–2014) and owner of
210-505: A 10–5 vote. The amended budget and the economic incentives bills both passed in the 10-day session. Again unable to get his expanded gambling proposal past the Senate, Beshear attempted to chip away at the Republican majority in that chamber by appointing some Republican senators to lucrative positions in the executive and judicial branches in advance of the 2010 General Assembly. Shortly after
315-404: A 2-to-1 voter registration advantage in the district for Democratic candidates and the fact that both Beshear and Mongiardo campaigned heavily for Democratic nominee Scott Alexander, Republican Brandon Smith captured the open seat by 401 votes. The loss by Alexander was the most expensive in state legislative history and gave Republicans a 22–15 advantage over Democratic members in the state senate;
420-4422: A British television writer and producer Steve Lightle (1959–2021), American comics artist Steve Little (disambiguation) , several people Steve Lombardi (born 1961), American professional wrestler Steve Longa (born 1994), American football player Steve Lukather (born 1957), American guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger and record producer Steve Lyons (writer) , British writer Steve Lyons (baseball) (born 1960), American baseball player and announcer/analyst Steve MacGordon (1892–1916), American early aviator Steve Madden (born 1958), American fashion designer and businessman, founder and CEO of Steve Madden Ltd Steve Madere , American business executive Steve Malovic (1956–2007), American-Israeli basketball player Steve Mandanda (born 1985), French footballer Steve Mantis (born 1950), Canadian advocate Steve Marcus (1939–2005), American jazz saxophonist Steve Mark (1966–2016), Grenadian international footballer Steve Marker (born 1959), American musician, songwriter, and record producer Steve Markle , Canadian filmmaker, actor, writer, editor, and producer Steve Marmel (born 1964), American television writer, producer, and stand-up comedian Steve Marmion , English theatre director Steve Marriner (born 1984), Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer Steve Marshall (born 1964), American lawyer and politician Steve Martin (born 1945), American comedian Steve Matai (born 1984), New Zealand rugby player Steve Mazan (born 1970), American stand-up comedian, TV writer, and author Steve McClure (born 1970), British rock climber and climbing author Steve McCurry (born 1950), American photographer, freelancer, and photojournalist Steve McCutcheon (born 1972), British record producer, songwriter, and musician Steve McDonald (disambiguation) , several people Steve McMichael (born 1957), American former professional football player, sports broadcaster, and professional wrestler Steve McMillan (politician) (1941–2022), American politician and real estate broker Steve McNicholas (born 1955), English director, composer, actor, and dance group founder Steve McQueen (1930–1980), American actor Steve McQueen (born 1969), British filmmaker Steve Miller (disambiguation) , several people Steve Miner (born 1951), American director of film and television, and film producer Steve Moore (disambiguation) , several people N–Z [ edit ] Steve Nash (born 1974), Canadian basketball coach and player Steve Nemeth (born 1967), Canadian ice hockey player Steve Nemeth (gridiron football) (1922–1998), American football player Steve Nguyen (born 1985), Vietnamese-American director, writer, artist, and film producer Steve Nickles , American lawyer and professor Steve Novick (born 1963), American politician, attorney, and activist Steve O'Donnell (born 1954), American television writer Steve Olsonoski (born 1953), American professional wrestler Steve Orlando , American comic book writer Steve Ostrow (1932–2024), American businessman, LGBT rights activist, and opera performer Steve Osunsami , Nigerian-American journalist Steve Owen (disambiguation) , several people Steve Owens (disambiguation) , several people Steve Parker (disambiguation) , several people Steve Patterson (disambiguation) , several people Steve Pepoon , television writer Steve Perry (disambiguation) , several people Steve Perryman (born 1951), English former professional footballer Steve Peterson (1950–2008), American technical director for NASCAR Steve Pierce (born 1950), American state politician Steve Pink (born 1966), American actor, director and writer Steve Pool (1953–2023). American weather broadcaster, journalist, and author Steve Porcaro (born 1957), American keyboardist, songwriter, singer, and film composer Steve Porter (disambiguation) , several people Steve Post (1944–2014), American radio host Steve Rackman , English-born Australian actor and professional wrestler Steve Rash , American film director and producer Steve Reeves (1926–2000), American professional bodybuilder, actor, and philanthropist Steve Reeves (computer scientist) , English computer scientist based at
525-488: A campaign staffer told reporters that "The voters will have their chance to decide this issue in [the] November [election]. To put it on the ballot would be redundant." Fletcher's choice to make casino gambling the centerpiece of the campaign proved ineffective. After months of campaigning on the issue, a SurveyUSA poll showed that Fletcher had gained only 6 percentage points on Beshear and still trailed him by 16 percentage points. Further, polling showed that more than half of
630-671: A class of 28 at Dawson Springs High School in 1962. He then attended the University of Kentucky , where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1966. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta social fraternity and the Phi Beta Kappa honor society . He was also elected student body treasurer and from 1964 to 1965 served as student body president. While in college, he attended Lexington Primitive Baptist Church and often had lunch at
735-724: A conflict of interest in the matter because his father was a member of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission , but Conway denied that a conflict existed, and the state Executive Branch Ethics Board refused to take a position unless an official request for an investigation were made. Conway subsequently opined in June 2009 that video lottery terminals would be legal if governed by the Kentucky Lottery Corporation and in January 2010 that instant racing would be allowable under
840-490: A crowded Democratic gubernatorial primary that included former governor Julian Carroll , millionaire bookstore magnate Wallace Wilkinson , and Eastern Kentucky physician Grady Stumbo . Beshear had the backing of the Collins administration and the endorsement of several labor leaders and the state teachers' association; he appeared to be the front-runner in the race until former governor John Y. Brown Jr. entered late and became
945-493: A former one-term Congressman from Kentucky's First District , and Shelby Lanier, a retired Louisville police officer. During the primary campaign, Beshear virtually ignored Barlow and Lanier and focused his rhetoric on McConnell. Despite Barlow's tour of all 120 Kentucky counties , Beshear cruised to victory in the primary, garnering 177,859 votes (66.38%) to Barlow's 64,235 (23.97%) and Lanier's 25,856 (9.65%). Beshear faced heavy deficits in polls against McConnell throughout
1050-528: A furniture store, operated a funeral home , and served as mayor. His father, grandfather, and uncle were Primitive Baptist lay ministers, and in his childhood years, Beshear attended both his father's church and the Christian Church where his mother was a member. Beshear also accompanied his uncle, Fred Beshear, as he traveled around the county during several races for a seat in the state House of Representatives . Beshear graduated as valedictorian in
1155-534: A leading role in the Leviticus Project, an eight-state coalition committed to prosecuting organized crime in the country's coal fields. Two minor controversies marked Beshear's tenure as attorney general. The first came in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court 's ruling in the 1980 case of Stone v. Graham . The ruling struck down the state law requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in all of
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#17328514452111260-535: A legal challenge to the cuts, but warned Beshear that the General Assembly would closely monitor the cuts and override any they disagreed with by passing modifications to the 2006–2008 budget after the commencement of the legislative session in February. Beshear was dealt the first political setback of his term in the special election to fill the state Senate seat of his lieutenant governor, Daniel Mongiardo. Despite
1365-413: A move he later claimed he regretted. Beshear was the first candidate to announce his bid for the post of Attorney General of Kentucky in the 1979 election. Shortly after declaring his candidacy, he was endorsed by outgoing Attorney General Robert F. Stephens . The central issue of Beshear's campaign was his pledge to be an advocate of the consumer in cases of proposed utility rate hikes. After winning
1470-550: A package intended to lure a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race to Kentucky Speedway . The House refused to suspend the rules, however, citing its desire to receive legislation in a timely manner in the future. The chamber allowed Beshear's one veto to stand and adjourned a day early. Following the 2009 legislative session, Attorney General Jack Conway was asked to issue advisory opinions on two gambling-related issues. Republican state senator Damon Thayer asked for an opinion as to whether Instant Racing – allowing individuals to bet on
1575-571: A research facility in Lexington to develop advanced battery technologies that could be used to power electric cars. A week later, the National Alliance for Advanced Transportation Battery Cell Manufacture announced they would locate a battery manufacturing plant in Hardin County , citing the nearby research facility as an incentive for choosing Kentucky over competing sites. The venture, however,
1680-572: A rift between him and Governor John Y. Brown Jr. Limited to one term as attorney general by the state constitution , Beshear declared his candidacy for lieutenant governor in 1983. In a seven-candidate Democratic primary in May, Beshear captured 183,662 of the 575,022 votes cast to defeat a field that included former state Auditor George L. Atkins , Jefferson County judge executive Todd Hollenbach, Agriculture Commissioner Alben Barkley II, and former Kentucky Wildcats basketball star Bill Spivey . In
1785-414: A state senator from Jefferson County , had not shown any leadership worthy of election to the lieutenant governor's office. Beshear easily defeated Stuart by a vote of 568,869 to 321,352; Wiggins captured just 7,728 votes. Several changes were proposed to the office of lieutenant governor during Beshear's tenure. In 1984, state representative Bobby Richardson proposed a constitutional amendment to abolish
1890-617: A statewide database for tracking payday loans . The rules of the House of Representatives required that the final two days of the chamber's session be reserved for overriding any vetoes by the governor. Beshear hoped that the House would suspend the rules , as they had in previous years, in order to consider bills to increase funding to public defenders , create a transportation authority to oversee bridge-building projects in Louisville and Henderson , and provide various economic incentives, including
1995-555: A subcommittee of the Commission on Constitutional Review proposed requiring the governor and lieutenant governor to run as a ticket and combining the office with that of the secretary of state. These recommendations were not acted on during Beshear's term. During his service as lieutenant governor, Beshear formed and chaired the Kentucky Tomorrow Commission, a privately financed group assembled to make recommendations for
2100-584: A tour of the mansion. Legislator Eugene P. Stuart objected to taxpayers being charged a fee to view a mansion their tax dollars supported. He asked Beshear to protest the charge, and Beshear requested an injunction against the Save the Mansion Fund. A Lexington judge refused to grant the injunction, and Beshear appealed to the Kentucky Court of Appeals , which upheld the lower court's decision. Beshear's actions caused
2205-1162: Is both a founding member and current member of the Folk-Rock group The Lovin' Spoonful Steve Borden (born 1959), ring name for American professional wrestler and former bodybuilder Sting Steve Bossé (born 1981), Canadian retired mixed martial artist and professional boxer Steve Bowman (born 1967), American musician and songwriter Steve Bracey (1950–2006), American basketball player Steve Bracks (born 11954), Australian former politician Steve Bradley (1975–2008), American professional wrestler Steve Breitkreuz (born 1992), German professional footballer Steve Bren (born 1960), American racing driver and real estate developer Steve Brewer (born 1957), American author Steve Broderick (born 1981), vocalist Steve Brodie (disambiguation) , several people Steve Brodner (born 1954), American editorial cartoonist, editor, and producer Steve Brown (disambiguation) , several people Steve Buccellato (born 1968), American comic artist, writer, and editor Steve Bullock (British politician) (born 1954), first directly elected mayor of
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#17328514452112310-508: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Steve (disambiguation) Steve is a masculine given name. Steve may also refer to: Steve Beshear Steven Lynn Beshear ( / b ə ˈ ʃ ɪər / bə- SHEER ; born September 21, 1944) is an American attorney and politician who served as the 61st governor of Kentucky from 2007 to 2015. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1974 to 1980,
2415-617: Is the current governor of Kentucky), two grandsons, and one granddaughter. Following their marriage, the Beshears moved to New York City , where Steve worked for the Wall Street law firm of White & Case . He also served as an intelligence specialist in the United States Army Reserve , performing some of the duties of a Judge Advocate General . After two and a half years, the family returned to Kentucky, where Beshear joined
2520-504: The Lexington law firm of Harbison, Kessinger, Lisle, and Bush. He went into practice for himself in 1974. Taking on partners, he formed the law firm of Beshear, Meng, and Green. He led the firm until his election as attorney general in 1979. In 1973, Beshear began his political career by being elected to represent the 76th District ( Fayette County ) in the Kentucky House of Representatives . During his first term, his colleagues named him
2625-522: The Ten Commandments must be removed from the walls of the state's classrooms in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court 's decision in Stone v. Graham . He also clashed with first lady Phyllis George Brown when he opposed the practice of charging an admission fee for visitors to view the renovated governor's mansion . In 1983, Beshear was elected lieutenant governor in the administration of Governor Martha Layne Collins . His most significant action in this capacity
2730-406: The state senate instead. The measure would further have lifted the ban on the lieutenant governor holding other employment. Although the bill would have exempted Beshear from its provisions, Beshear still opposed it and charged that it was politically motivated. Richardson had expressed interest in running for lieutenant governor in the past, and Beshear claimed that because he was never elected to
2835-560: The 1987 election, Beshear moved to a 35-acre (140,000 m ) farm in Clark County . He resumed his career as a lawyer, joining the 125-member Lexington law firm of Stites and Harbison. He handled several high-profile cases such as the bankruptcy of Calumet Farm and the liquidation of the Kentucky Central Insurance Company . He underwent successful surgery to treat prostate cancer in 1994. Beshear did little in
2940-571: The American soap opera Days of Our Lives Steve McDonald , in the British soap opera Coronation Street Steve McGarrett , a character from the television series Hawaii Five-O Steve Owen ( EastEnders ) , on the British soap opera EastEnders Steve Randle , a character from the 1983 film The Outsiders Steve Rogers , the civilian alias of Captain America Steve Sanders , in
3045-545: The Commandments in classrooms under any circumstances was banned by the Court's ruling. The second controversy arose as a result of the renovation of the governor's mansion . Phyllis George Brown , Kentucky's first lady , created the Save the Mansion Fund to help cover the costs of the renovation. When the renovation was complete, she planned a nine-day showcase of the mansion for the general public. Guests were charged $ 10 to take
3150-468: The Council conduct a national search for its president and that they hire someone with experience and an established reputation in higher education; he claimed that Cowgill, a Lexington lawyer and state budget director for former governor Fletcher, was not qualified for the position and that the council hired him without a national search. Democratic Attorney General Jack Conway issued a non-binding opinion that
3255-571: The Democratic gubernatorial primary, held on May 17, 2011. In the Republican primary, Senate President David Williams defeated Louisville businessman Phil Moffett , a favorite of the Tea Party Movement , and Bobbie Holsclaw, county clerk of Jefferson County . Perennial candidate Gatewood Galbraith sought the governorship as an independent after collecting the requisite 5,000 signatures from registered voters requesting that his name be added to
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3360-446: The Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent senator Jim Bunning (who later chose to retire instead) in the 2010 senatorial election . The move effectively prohibited Mongiardo from running for re-election with Beshear in the 2011 gubernatorial contest. On July 19, 2009, Beshear announced that Louisville mayor Jerry Abramson would replace Mongiardo as his running mate in his re-election campaign. Beshear faced no opposition in
3465-527: The Democratic primary, he defeated Republican nominee Ron Snyder by a vote of 471,177 to 302,951. When incumbent attorney general Stephens resigned in December 1979 to accept an appointment to the Kentucky Supreme Court , Beshear was appointed to fill the vacancy until his term officially began in January. As attorney general, Beshear created the state's first Medicaid fraud division and his office took
3570-6846: The London Borough of Lewisham Steve Bullock (American politician) (born 1966), Governor of Montana, USA Steve Buttle (1953–2012), English professional midfielder Steve Burns (born 1973), American actor, filmmaker, and musician Steve Burton (disambiguation) , several people Steve Burtt Jr. , American-Ukrainian basketball player who played in and Israeli league Steve Buscemi (born 1957), American actor, director, producer, writer, and former firefighter Steve Byrne (born 1974), American stand-up comedian and actor Steve Byrnes (1959–2015), American television announcer and producer Steve Byrne, member of Scottish folk band Malinky Steve Byrne, member of English new wave band Freeze Frame Steve Cadro , Hungarian porn director Steve Callaghan , American screenwriter, producer, and voice actor Steve Cannon (radio) (1927–2009), American radio personality and TV host Steve Cannon (writer) (1935–2019), American writer Steve Cantwell (born 1986), American mixed martial arts fighter Steve Cardenas (born 1974), American martial artist and actor Steve Cardenas (musician) , American guitarist Steve Carell (born 1962), American actor, comedian, director, producer and writer Steve Carroll , American sports broadcaster Steve Carter (disambiguation) , several people Steve Carver (1945–2021), American filmmaker Steve Case (born 1958), American entrepreneur and businessman, founder of America Online Steve Casey (1908–1987), Irish sport rower and professional wrestler Steve Centanni , American former news reporter for Fox News Channel Steve Cohen (judoka) (born 1955), American Olympic judoka Steve Chappell , American aerospace engineer, mountain climber and aquanaut Steve Chen , Taiwanese-American internet entrepreneur, YouTube co-founder Steve Clark (disambiguation) , several people Steve Coleman (born 1956), American saxophonist Steve Coleman (American football) (born 1950), American football player Steve Collins (born 1964), Irish former professional boxer Steve Comisar (born 1961), American convicted con man and extortionist Steve Conway (politician) (born 1944), American politician Steve Conway (singer) (1920–1952), British singer Steve Condos (1918–1990), American tap dancer Steve Coogan (born 1965), English actor, comedian, producer and screenwriter Steve Cooley (born 1947), American lawyer, politician, and former prosecutor Steve Cooney , Australian-Irish musician Steve Corino (born 1973), Canadian semi-retired professional wrestler Steve Coulter , NASCAR team owner Steve Cox (disambiguation) , several people Steve Dangle (born 1988), Canadian sports analyst, author, and internet political and hockey personality Steve Davis (born 1957), British snooker player Steve Dee , American disc jockey and innovator Steve DiSalvo (born 1949), American retired professional wrestler Steve Doll (1960–2009), American professional wrestler Steve Doocy (born 1956), American television host, political commentator, and author Steve Dorff (born 1949), American songwriter and composer Steve Dubbeldam , Canadian-American entrepreneur and fashion designer Steve Dubinsky (born 1970), Canadian hockey player Steve Dublanica (born 1968), American author and blogger Steve Duemig (1954–2019), American sports media personality Steve Dunleavy (1938–2019), Australian journalist E–M [ edit ] Steve Earle (born 1955), American singer-songwriter, record producer, author, and actor Steve Earle (footballer) (born 1945), English former footballer Steve Edge (born 1972), English actor, writer, and comedian Steve Edwards (disambiguation) , multiple people Steve Erdman (born 1949), American politician Steve England , British radio producer and disc-jockey Steve Erickson (born 1950), American novelist Steve Evans (disambiguation) , several people Steve Evets (born 1959), English actor and musician Steve Ferrone (born 1950), English drummer and radio host Steve Fifita (born 1982), American former football defensive tackle Steve Fisk , American audio engineer, record producer, and musician Steve Foley (disambiguation) , several people Steve Fonyo (1965–2022), Canadian runner Steve Forbert (born 1954), American musician Steve Forrest (born 1986), American musician Steve Fossett (1944–2007), American businessman Steve Fox (disambiguation) , several people Steve Fulmer (born 1966), Australian rugby league footballer Steve Gallardo (born 1968), American politician Steve Galluccio (born 1960), Canadian screenwriter and playwright Steve Garvey (disambiguation) , several people Steve Gawley (born 1952), special effects artist and voice actor Steve George (born 1955), American musician and singer Steve Gibson (disambiguation) , several people Steve Gilliard (1964–2007), American journalist and blogger Steve Diet Goedde (born 1965), American photographer Steve Gohouri (1981–2015), Ivorian professional footballer Steve Golin (1955–2019), American film and television producer Steve Gomer , American film and television director Steve Gonzalez (born 1980), American soccer player Steve Gonzalez (American football) (born 1981), American football player Steve Goodman (1948–1984), American folk and country singer-songwriter Steve Gorman (born 1965), American musician and radio host Steve Gottlieb (disambiguation) , several people Steve Grand (born 1990), American singer, songwriter and model Steve Grand (roboticist) (born 1958), British computer scientist and roboticist Steve or Steven Gray (disambiguation) , several people Steve Griffin (born 1964), American football player Steve Guttenberg (born 1958), American actor, author, businessman, producer, and director Steve Halloran (born 1948), American politician Steve Hadley (disambiguation) , several people Steve Hamerdinger , deaf professional and advocate Steve Handelsman (born 1948), American journalist Steve Harley (born 1951), British singer and songwriter, lead singer of Cockney Rebel Steve Harris (disambiguation) , several people Steve Harvey (born 1957), American TV and radio personality Steve Harwell (1967–2023), American singer and musician Steve Hely , American writer and actor Steve High , American former women's basketball coach Steve Hockensmith (born 1968), American author Steve Hoffman (disambiguation) , several people Steve Holt (American musician) , guitarist for
3675-1829: The Los Angeles Clippers Steve Bannon (born 1953), American media executive, political strategist, and former investment banker Steve Barker (disambiguation) , several people Steve Bartek (born 1952), American guitarist, film composer, conductor, and orchestrator Steve Bartelstein , American television journalist and umpire Steve Bays , Canadian musician, audio engineer, and producer Steve Beauharnais (born 1990), American football player Steve Belkin (born 1947), American businessman, former team owner Steve Bell (disambiguation) , several people Steve Belles (born 1966), American football player Steve Bendelack , English filmmaker & director Steve Beresford (born 1950), British musician and educator Steve Berger (born 1973), American retired professional mixed martial artist Steve Berman , American editor and novelist Steve W. Berman , American lawyer Steve Beshear (born 1944), American attorney and politician Steve Biko (1946–1977), South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Billirakis (born 1986), American poker player Steve Binder (born 1932), American producer and director Steve Birnbaum (born 1991), American soccer player Steve Bjorklund (born c. 1960), American musician Steve Blackman (born 1963), American martial arts instructor, bail bondsman, and former professional wrestler Steve Blackman (writer) , Canadian television writer, and executive producer Steve Blum (born 1960), American voice actor Steve Boadway (born 1963), American football player Steve Booker (producer) , British music producer, songwriter and musician Steve Boone (born 1943), American bass guitarist and music producer, who
3780-801: The TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 Steve Stifler , a character from the American Pie series Steve Trevor , in the DC Comics and 1970s television series Wonder Woman Steve Urkel , in the TV series Family Matters Steve Zissou , a character from the 2004 film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou See also [ edit ] All pages with titles beginning with Steve All pages with titles containing Steve List of people with given name Stephen Stephen (disambiguation) Steeve , given name Stevie (given name) [REDACTED] Name list This page or section lists people that share
3885-4918: The University of Waikato in New Zealand Steve Reinke (born 1963), Canadian video artist and filmmaker Steve Ricchetti (born c. 1957), American political aide Steve Rifkind (born 1962), American music entrepreneur and investor Steve Rizzono , American former professional wrestler Steve Robinson (disambiguation) , several people Steve Rodehutskors (1963–2007), Canadian football player Steve Rohr , American communication expert, educator, public relations executive, and author Steve Rubel , American public relations executive and blogger Steve Rubell (1943–1989), American nightclub owner, former co-owner of Studio 54 Steve Russell (disambiguation) , several people Steve Sailer (born 1958), American paleoconservative journalist, movie critic, blogger, and columnist Steve Sanders (born 1939), American martial artist and police officer Steve Sandor (1937–2017), American actor Steve Sarossy , British actor Steve Sawyer , several people Steve Sarowitz (born 1965/1966), American billionaire, founder of Paylocity Steve Scalise (born 1965), American Congressman Steve Schlachter (born 1954), American-Israeli basketball player Steve Serio (born 1987), American wheelchair basketball player Steve Sheldon , American politician Steve Shelton (born 1949), American racing driver Steve Shenbaum , American former actor Steve Shutt (born 1952), Canadian former professional ice hockey player and NHL Hall of Famer Steven Shields (born 1972), Canadian hockey player Steve Silberman , American author and editor Steve Skeates (1943–2023), American comic book creator Steve or Steven Smith (disambiguation) , several people Steve Smoger (1950–2022), American boxing & kickboxing referee Steve Soffa , American jewelry designer Steve Sohmer (born 1941), American media executive, writer, producer, and literary scholar Steve Brantley Spence (born 1989), American football player and federal convict Steve Squyres (born 1957), American astronomer Steve Steen (born 1954), British actor and comedian Steve Stenger , Democrat politician and County Executive of St. Louis County Steve Stevaert (1954–2015), Belgian politician Steve Stevens (born 1959), American guitarist Steve Stivers (born 1965), American Congressman Steve Stone (disambiguation) , several people Steve Swaja , American dragster designer Steve Swallow (born 1940), American musician and composer Steve Swindal , American businessman Steve Swindall (born 1982), Scottish rugby player Steve Swindells (born 1952), English singer-songwriter Steve Talley (born 1981), American actor Steve Tannen (born 1968), American singer-songwriter Steve Tannen (American football) (born 1948), American former college and professional football player Steve Tarvin (born 1951), American politician Steve Tasker (born 1962), American sports reporter Steve Travis (born 1951), American retired singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist and author Steve Trilling (1902–1964), American film studio producer and executive Steve Tshwete (1938–2001), South African politician Steve Vai (born 1960), American guitarist, composer, songwriter, and producer Steve Vaus , American recording artist and politician Steve Valentine (born 1966), Scottish actor and magician Steve Veidor (born 1938), British former heavyweight professional wrestler Steve Wall , (fl. 1980's -), Irish actor and musician Steve Walsh (disambiguation) , several people Steve Weisberg (born 1963), American composer, pianist, recording artist, and producer Steve Weissman , American sportscaster Steve White (disambiguation) , several people Steve Whitmire (born 1959), American puppeteer Steve Wilkos (born 1964), American talk-show host Steve Williams (disambiguation) , several people Steve Wilson (disambiguation) , multiple people Steve Winn (born 1981), Welsh rugby union player Steve Winwood (born 1948), English singer Steve Woodmore (born 1959), British electronics salesman Steve Wozniak (born 1950), American co-founder of Apple Inc Steve Wray (1962–2009), Bahamian former athlete Steve Wynn (musician) (born 1960), American singer, musician and songwriter Steve Yeager (born 1948), American baseball player Steve Young (born 1961), American football player Steve Yzerman (born 1965), Canadian former professional ice hockey player and NHL Hall of Famer Steve Zatylny , Canadian football player Steve Zuckerman (born 1947), American television and theater director In fiction [ edit ] Steve , one of
3990-406: The ballot. On November 8, 2011, Beshear was re-elected as governor of Kentucky with close to 56% of the vote in a three-way race. Democratic candidates won all but one of the statewide offices on the same night. Soon after taking office, Beshear ordered $ 78 million in budget cuts, citing a $ 434 million projected deficit in the state budget. Republican Senate President David Williams questioned
4095-3565: The band 36 Crazyfists Steve Holt (Canadian musician) (born 1954), Canadian musician Steve Holy (born 1972), American country music singer Steve Howe (baseball) (1958–2006), American baseball player Steve Howe (musician) (born 1947), English guitarist Steve Huebert (born 1959), Kansas state legislator Steve Hughes , Australian-born drummer, comedian and actor Steve Huison (born 1962), British actor Steve "Silk" Hurley (born 1962), American club DJ, producer, and songwriter Steve Ishmael (born 1995), American football player Steve Israel (American football) (born 1969), American former football cornerback Steve Israel (born 1958), American political commentator, lobbyist, author, bookseller and former politician Steve Irwin (disambiguation) , several people Steve Jackson (disambiguation) , several people Steve Jarratt , British journalist and magazine editor Steve Jobs (1955–2011), American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc Steve Johnson (disambiguation) , several people Steve Jolliffe (born 1949), English musician Steve Jones (disambiguation) , several people Steve Jordan (disambiguation) , several people Steve Julian (1958–2016), American radio broadcaster, actor, and playwright Steve Kangas (1961–1999), American journalist, political activist, and chess teacher Steve Kaplan , American-Israeli basketball player Steve Kazee (born 1975), American actor and singer Steve Kearns (born 1956), Canadian football player Steve Keirn (born 1951), American retired professional wrestler Steve Kekana (1958–2021), South African singer/songwriter Steve Kelley , American editorial cartoonist, comic strip creator, comedian, and writer Steve Kenyon (born 1951), English long-distance runner Steve Kinney (born 1949), American football player Steve King (born 1949), American politician and businessman Steve Kirby (cricketer) , English cricketer Steve T. Kirby (born 1952), Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota Steve Klein , several people Steve Knapp (born 1964), American IndyCar driver Steve Komphela (born 1967), South African association footballer Steve Koren , American writer/producer and screenwriter Steve Kouplen (born 1951), American politician Steve Kowit (1938–2015), American poet, essayist, educator, and human-rights advocate Steve Krisiloff (born 1946), American racing driver Steve Krulevitz (born 1951), American tennis player Steve Kubby (1946–2022), Libertarian Party activist Steve Kuhn (born 1938), American pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator Steve Lamb (born 1955), English former footballer Steve Lacy (disambiguation) , several people Steve Landesberg (1936–2010), American actor and comedian Steve J. Langdon (born 1948), American anthropologist Steve Largent (born 1954), American football player and politician Steve Lawler (wrestler) (1965–2021), American wrestler and trainer Steve Lekoelea (born 1979), South African association footballer Steve Lemmens (1972–2016), Belgian snooker player Steve Leialoha (born 1952), American comics artist Steve Leung (born 1957), Hong Kong architect and designer Steve LeVine (born 1957), American journalist Steve Levine , British record producer Steve Lieber (born 1967), American comic book illustrator Steve Light (born 1970), author and illustrator of children's books Steve Lightfoot ,
4200-468: The bill through the legislative process. Following the legislative session, Beshear began to address his agenda related to energy production. In April 2008, he announced that he would divide the state's Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to form a new Energy and Environmental Cabinet. The move essentially reversed the consolidation of Environmental, Public Protection, and Labor Cabinets effected under Beshear's predecessor, Ernie Fletcher. Later in
4305-432: The campaign, Beshear attempted to set himself apart from the other candidates by supporting a constitutional amendment that would allow expanded casino gambling in the state, which he claimed could generate $ 500 million in new revenue without the need to raise taxes. Observers noted that this strategy was remarkably similar to the one used by Wallace Wilkinson who, in his 1987 primary victory over Beshear and others, trumpeted
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4410-479: The case, Amaya Gaming, announced they would appeal the decision. During the organizational session of the 2009 General Assembly, House Speaker Jody Richards was ousted by House Democratic members by a three-vote margin in favor of former Majority Leader and Attorney General Greg Stumbo. Some speculated that Beshear had personally interfered on behalf of Stumbo, a charge he denied. When asked about Beshear's alleged interference, Richards refused to comment. Due to
4515-474: The chamber also included one Independent . Much of the debate in the 2008 legislative session centered on crafting a budget for the 2008–2010 biennium, a period when the state was projected to encounter a shortfall of nearly $ 1 billion. Beshear expressed surprise that the budget issues consumed so much of the Assembly's time during the session, but admitted that the legislature had become much more independent of
4620-553: The company over similar issues during his term as attorney general. The company attempted to block Beshear's participation in the investigation, but the Kentucky Public Service Commission rejected the attempt. Due to the length of the investigation and the number of appeals filed, the matter was not fully adjudicated until 1992, well past the end of Beshear's term. The Kentucky Supreme Court ultimately ruled in favor of Kentucky Utilities. In 1987, Beshear entered
4725-523: The company through which Wilkinson had made his fortune. Wilkinson unsuccessfully sought to have the firm removed from the case, citing a potential conflict of interest stemming from his old political rivalry with Beshear. The case was eventually settled in 2002, four months after Wilkinson's death. On December 18, 2006, Beshear announced that he would enter the 2007 gubernatorial race with Hazard physician and state senator Daniel Mongiardo as his running mate . Beshear promised to return "integrity" to
4830-485: The debate, it was revealed that the Pendennis Club, of which McConnell had been a member, was under investigation for discriminatory membership practices; McConnell claimed he had resigned his membership in the club after perceiving that it practiced discrimination, but did not express his reasons for resigning to the club's membership or leadership. Ultimately, none of Beshear's arguments gained much traction, and he lost
4935-454: The door for political novice Wallace Wilkinson 's well-financed campaign to achieve a come-from-behind upset in the race. For the next 20 years, Beshear practiced law at a Lexington law firm. His only foray into politics during this period was an unsuccessful challenge to Senator Mitch McConnell in 1996 . In 2007, Beshear was drawn back into politics by the vulnerability of incumbent Republican governor Ernie Fletcher , whose administration
5040-419: The fall campaign. He later admitted that comment was aimed at Lunsford, who dropped out of the 2003 Democratic gubernatorial primary and in the general election endorsed Fletcher over Democratic candidate Ben Chandler , and at Henry, who faced allegations of illegal medical billing and improper campaign financing. Buoyed by these endorsements, Beshear surged ahead and won the primary; he garnered 40.9 percent of
5145-533: The filing deadline, the list of Democratic challengers had grown to include Louisville millionaire businessman Bruce Lunsford , former lieutenant governor Steve Henry , Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives Jody Richards , and perennial candidate Gatewood Galbraith . Early polls showed that Beshear and Henry led the Democratic field in name recognition, but both trailed Fletcher and his Republican primary rival Anne Northup in that area. Early in
5250-426: The final hours of the legislative session, both houses of the General Assembly resorted to the controversial practice of stopping the clocks in their respective chambers a few minutes before midnight in order to avoid the constitutionally mandated deadline for the end of the session – midnight on April 15. The Assembly then passed twelve bills between midnight and 1 o'clock on April 16 before adjourning. Among those bills
5355-422: The full floor of the House of Representatives. The following day, Speaker Richards removed Representative Dottie Sims from the committee; Sims claimed Richards retaliated against her for voting against the proposals, but Richards said he removed Sims because she told him she would vote for the proposals and then voted against them. Following Sims' removal the committee passed the amendment. The casino legislation
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#17328514452115460-407: The general election campaign. McConnell also raised twice as much money as Beshear during the campaign. Beshear tried to make McConnell's fundraising a campaign issue, claiming much of the money came from political action committees that represented interests that lobbied the Senate committees on which McConnell served. McConnell defended his contributors, saying that the right to free speech included
5565-501: The general election, Beshear faced Republican Eugene Stuart and Don Wiggins, who became the nominee of the newly formed Consumers Lobby Party after losing in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Stuart categorized Beshear as being too liberal for Kentucky, citing his opinion in the Ten Commandments case, as well as his support for abortion rights and gun control . Beshear denied advocating for gun control and charged that Stuart,
5670-467: The governor than it was when he was a legislator two decades earlier. He listed early childhood education and expanded health care for children among the priorities that he was unable to address in the session. On February 15, 2008, Beshear unveiled his promised legislation that would allow casino gambling in Kentucky. Beshear's plan included a constitutional amendment allowing 12 casinos to be licensed in
5775-415: The governor's office, a slap at sitting governor Ernie Fletcher , who was seeking re-election despite a recently concluded investigation into his administration's hiring practices conducted by Democratic Attorney General Greg Stumbo . At the time, the only other declared Democratic candidates were state treasurer Jonathan Miller and Harlan contractor Otis Hensley Jr., who only ran a limited campaign. By
5880-435: The hiring was illegal under state law, and Cowgill resigned rather than wage a legal battle with Beshear. Beshear, who had considered asking all of the council members to resign or abolishing the council altogether in favor of a new one, praised Cowgill's decision. Democratic House Budget Committee Chairman Harry Moberly said Cowgill "had the council headed in the right direction" and added "I would have been satisfied if Brad had
5985-424: The home of Harold and Marie Fletcher, whose son Ernie he would eventually challenge for the governorship of Kentucky. In 1968, Beshear graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky College of Law . The next year, he married Jane Klingner . After the marriage, Beshear joined Crestwood Christian Church, which his wife attended. The couple has two sons, Jeffery Scott Beshear and Andrew Graham Beshear (who
6090-462: The instant favorite. Beshear spent much of the campaign running ads that blasted Brown for his jet-setting lifestyle, including, the ads claimed, his "wild nights in Vegas ". Brown countered with ads claiming that Beshear was distorting the facts and could not be trusted. Both Beshear and Brown claimed the other would raise taxes if he were elected. The feud between Beshear and Brown allowed Wilkinson, who
6195-417: The legality of the cuts, claiming that the shortfall was only $ 117.5 million and that $ 145 million in surplus funds from the previous fiscal year would cover the difference. Beshear countered that the legislature had already authorized $ 138 million in expenditures from the surplus fund and that his reckoning of the deficit also included $ 300 million in "additional spending needs". Williams stopped short of filing
6300-572: The main protagonists and default player characters in the game Minecraft Steve , played by Michael Salami in the British web series Corner Shop Show Steve Fox , a character from the Tekken fighting game series Steve Harrington , in the Netflix series Stranger Things Steve Holt ( Arrested Development ) , in the Fox TV series Arrested Development Steve Johnson ( Days of Our Lives ) , in
6405-492: The measure even if it were brought to the House floor. Instead, the Assembly passed a series of tax bills to deal with the shortfall. The Assembly also began the process of reforming the state's system of school accountability testing , a move advocated by Beshear. Other bills passed during the session revised the state road plan to allocate newly available federal stimulus funds , created a program to divert accused substance abusers to treatment before their trials, and created
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#17328514452116510-406: The most outstanding freshman legislator. He was re-elected in 1975 and 1977; both campaigns featured close Democratic primaries between Beshear and Jerry Lundergan . As a legislator, Beshear gained a reputation as a consumer advocate, and sponsored bills to increase environmental protections and end the practice of commercial bail bonding . In 1974, Beshear voted against a resolution condemning
6615-412: The office, Beshear conceded that the provision of the state constitution that made him acting governor every time Governor Collins left the state was "archaic." During its 1987 organizational session, the General Assembly relieved the lieutenant governor of his membership on the committees that assigned bills to other committees and that managed the flow of legislation on the Senate floor. Later that year,
6720-399: The office, he "doesn't want anybody else to have it." Richardson denied that his efforts were a political ploy; he claimed the office was largely ceremonial and served only as a stepping stone to the governorship. Three of the previous four lieutenant governors had subsequently been elected governor, including sitting governor Martha Layne Collins . Despite opposing Richardson's changes to
6825-483: The office. When that effort failed, Richardson introduced a bill in the 1986 General Assembly that would have revoked the lieutenant governor's right to live rent-free in the state's Old Governor's Mansion , eliminated police protection, and restricted the lieutenant governor's use of the state's two executive helicopters. The measure would also have eliminated the lieutenant governor's salary, paying him or her per diem for days served as acting governor or president of
6930-410: The outcome of previously run horse races – would be allowable under the state constitution. Democratic representative Jody Richards also asked for an advisory opinion as to whether a constitutional amendment was required to allow video lottery terminals at the state's racetracks or whether they could be construed as legal under the amendment that allowed a state lottery. Critics charged that Conway had
7035-458: The permanent position, but I do not criticize the governor for the role he had played [in Cowgill's resignation]." Senate President David Williams called Beshear's interference in the matter "unfortunate". In September 2008, Beshear's administration attempted to seize control of 141 gambling-related domain names in an attempt to block Kentucky residents from accessing those websites. Beshear claimed
7140-400: The political arena for almost a decade after his 1987 primary defeat, but in late 1995, he was encouraged by Democratic leaders – including former governor Ned Breathitt , Senator Wendell H. Ford , and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee chair Bob Kerrey – to challenge incumbent Republican senator Mitch McConnell . Beshear entered the primary as a heavy favorite against Tom Barlow ,
7245-441: The practice of desegregation busing because it called for changes to the federal constitution . One of his major accomplishments in the House was spearheading legislation to improve neonatal care at the University of Kentucky Medical Center . Although he considered a 1978 bill requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in Kentucky classrooms to be unconstitutional, he abstained from voting on it rather than voting against it,
7350-443: The proposed plant stalled, however, when GE Capital , a primary investor, pulled out of the project. ZAP officials maintained their intention to build the plant, but said they would also consider other states' proposals if they could not replace the $ 125 million commitment from GE. Beshear clashed with the state Council on Postsecondary Education over its hiring of Brad Cowgill as its president. Beshear said state law required that
7455-400: The race by a 724,794 votes (55.5%) to 560,012 (42.9%). At the time, it was the largest victory margin of McConnell's career. In a 2009 biography of McConnell, author John David Dyche wrote that Beshear "had no illusions about his chance of success [in the race against McConnell], but for the sake of his party, and hoping to ride the coattails of President Clinton's likely re-election, he got in
7560-430: The race." After the book's release, Beshear said through a spokesman that Dyche's assessment "sounds accurate." Beshear continued his legal practice at Stites and Harbison following his defeat by McConnell. In 2001, the firm was hired to represent creditors in a bankruptcy case against Wallace Wilkinson, Beshear's opponent in the 1987 gubernatorial primary. The firm also represented four creditors of Wallace's Bookstore,
7665-497: The regular session and, in light of Attorney General Conway's opinion on video lottery terminals, a measure to expand gambling in the state by statute. With the threshold lowered from 60 votes for a constitutional amendment to 51 votes for a statute, the House of Representatives passed the expanded gambling bill, but the measure died in the Republican-dominated Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee by
7770-408: The revenue a state lottery would generate. Initially, all of the Democratic candidates except Hensley endorsed a casino amendment, but as Beshear made it the centerpiece of his campaign, support from other candidates began to waver; Richards officially changed his position to oppose the amendment, while several other candidates charged that Beshear was staking too much of his platform on a proposal that
7875-408: The reversal of the state police's new policy, saying he was not informed of it and believed it was the wrong thing to do. He promised the foreign language versions of the test would be updated and would continue to be offered. In April 2009, Beshear announced a partnership between the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville , and Chicago -based Argonne National Laboratory to construct
7980-410: The right to donate money. Beshear charged that Republicans, including McConnell, had voted to cut Medicare ; McConnell responded that Republicans had not cut Medicare, but had put forward a plan to curb its growth, a plan that didn't differ significantly, McConnell said, from the one proposed by Democratic President Bill Clinton . The campaign turned personal during the second of two debates between
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8190-571: The sites were conducting illegal, unregulated gambling operations in the state and providing untaxed competition to the state's horse racing industry. Later that year, a Franklin County judge ruled that Beshear had the authority to seize the domain names, but the Kentucky Court of Appeals overturned that ruling on appeal. Beshear appealed to the Kentucky Supreme Court, partially on grounds that
8295-500: The special session, Beshear named Republican senator Charlie Borders to the state Public Safety Commission. That appointment set up a special election for Borders' seat, which was won by Democratic senator Robin Webb, reducing the Republican majority to 20–17 with one Independent who usually voted with the Republicans. Following Webb's victory, Beshear appointed Republican senator Dan Kelly to
8400-431: The state – seven at each of the state's horse racetracks and five additional free-standing casinos – and a companion bill specifying how the increased revenues would be spent. After the plan encountered initial resistance, House leadership reduced the number of casinos that would have been allowed to by the amendment to nine. One proposal, authored by House Speaker Jody Richards, would have guaranteed five casino licenses to
8505-585: The state's parimutuel betting statutes with a few regulatory changes. In an effort to cut costs, the Kentucky State Police announced in May 2009 that it would only offer the state driving test in English beginning June 1, 2009. The test had previously been offered in 22 foreign languages, but the state police said that the foreign language versions of the test had not been updated to reflect recent changes to driving laws. Two days later, Beshear announced
8610-460: The state's ban on the construction of nuclear reactors. Hoping to attract a proposed ZAP electric vehicle manufacturing plant to the city of Franklin, Kentucky , Beshear issued an executive order permitting low-speed vehicles on many Kentucky roads in August 2008. The state also offered the company $ 48 million in tax incentives, contingent upon its delivering a promised 4,000 jobs. Construction of
8715-589: The state's classrooms on grounds that it violated the Establishment Clause of the federal constitution. State Superintendent Raymond Barber asked the Supreme Court to clarify whether its ruling meant that all of the copies of the Commandments already posted had to be taken down or whether it simply invalidated the Kentucky requirement for them to be posted; the Court refused the request for clarification. Beshear then issued an advisory opinion that displaying
8820-619: The state's future growth and development. The 30-person commission was formed in July 1984 and presented its report – containing more than 100 recommendations – in September 1986. Among the recommendations in the commission's report were several changes to the state constitution, adopted in 1891. The recommended changes included eliminating the offices of state treasurer, secretary of state, and superintendent of public instruction, holding elections only in odd-numbered years instead of every year, and raising
8925-504: The state's racetracks and allowed the other four to go to free-standing casinos. A competing measure, drafted by House Majority Whip Rob Wilkey and Speaker Pro Tem Larry Clark , would have allowed all nine licenses to be awarded competitively, with none specifically reserved for racetracks. In late February, the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs committee failed to advance either proposal to
9030-430: The state's voters believed Fletcher had acted unethically with regard to the claims in the hiring investigation while 81% believed the casino gambling amendment should be placed on the ballot. Late in the campaign, eight of Kentucky's leading newspapers endorsed Beshear. Ultimately, Beshear was elected by a vote of 619,567 to 435,856. On January 26, 2009, Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo announced that he would seek
9135-557: The state's worsening economy, the primary issue facing the legislature for the session was a $ 456 million budget shortfall. Expanded gambling was again proposed as a possible source of revenue, and a bill to allow slot machines at the state's racetracks passed the House Licensing and Occupations Committee, but died in the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee. Speaker Stumbo expressed doubt that he had enough votes to pass
9240-502: The term limit for the state's constitutional officers from one term to two consecutive terms. The state legislature showed little interest in calling a constitutional convention, however, and the commission's recommendations were not immediately adopted, though several have since been implemented. Other recommendations in the commission's report included the creation of lifelong learning programs, implementation of criminal justice reforms, and improvements in worker training. The commission
9345-512: The two candidates when McConnell charged that the Iroquois Hunt Club, to which Beshear belonged, had no African-American members and was racially discriminatory. Beshear denied that the club was discriminatory and fired back that a prominent McConnell supporter from Louisville was "virulently anti-women." McConnell countered that Beshear had taken money from a labor union group that was under investigation for links to organized crime. After
9450-436: The validity of the other bills passed after the session expired. Dissatisfied that the General Assembly had not acted to shore up the state pension system, Beshear called a special legislative session for July 23, 2008, after House and Senate leaders informed him that they had reached an agreement on a plan after the regular legislative session's end. The session lasted five days, the minimum amount of time required to maneuver
9555-475: The vote, just enough to avoid a costly runoff election with Lunsford, the second-place finisher. Incumbent governor Fletcher emerged from the Republican primary, and Beshear immediately looked to make the investigation against Fletcher the primary issue of the campaign. Fletcher countered by strengthening his opposition to Beshear's casino expansion plan. In June 2007, Fletcher backed off an earlier commitment to let Kentuckians vote on casino gambling amendment;
9660-487: The wake of the investigation of the Fletcher administration, a plan to reduce the projected shortfall in the state's pension system, and a proposed 70-cent-per-pack tax increase on cigarettes . Besides the state budget, major legislation passed during the session included incentives for homeowners and businesses to utilize energy efficiency measures, anti- bullying legislation, and increased penalties for animal cruelty . In
9765-509: The web site owners were being represented by gambling associations and players groups who Beshear said had no legal standing in the case. In 2010, the Kentucky Supreme Court agreed with Beshear and ordered the web site owners themselves to appear before the court. On December 23, 2015, Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wingate ruled in favor of the state and awarded it $ 870 million in damages. The other party to
9870-402: The year, Beshear released what he called the state's first-ever comprehensive energy plan. The plan called for expansion of solar , wind , and biomass energy generation, as well as more speculative ventures such as coal gasification and carbon capture and sequestration . Although the plan called for an exploration of the use of nuclear power , Beshear stopped short of advocating an end to
9975-431: Was House Bill 79, which provided funding and direction for the state's road-building plan for the next six years. The bill was delivered to Beshear later in the day, and he vetoed it on April 26. With the General Assembly unable to reconvene and override the veto, Senate President David Williams filed suit, claiming Beshear's veto was invalid because it was not issued within 10 days of the bill's passage. Williams' reasoning
10080-408: Was based on the fact that, according to the legislative record, the bill was passed on April 15. Beshear counter-sued, claiming the bill was actually passed on April 16 and thus invalid to begin with. On July 31, 2008, a Lexington judge sided with Beshear, invalidating the law and declaring that the General Assembly would no longer be allowed to use the practice of stopping the clocks; he did not rule on
10185-495: Was hailed by some as the most substantial undertaking by a lieutenant governor to date, but was panned by others as a move by Beshear to better position himself for a run for governor in 1987. Among Beshear's other activities as lieutenant governor was his participation in an investigation of Kentucky Utilities ' coal-buying practices. At issue was whether it was legal and ethical for the company's coal buyer to accept gifts and other perks from coal suppliers. Beshear had clashed with
10290-573: Was ineligible for reelection in 2015 due to term limits imposed by the Kentucky Constitution , and was succeeded by Republican Matt Bevin . Bevin lost reelection in 2019 to Beshear's son Andy . Steve Beshear was born on September 21, 1944, in Hopkins County, Kentucky . He is the third of five children born to Orlando Russell and Mary Elizabeth (Joiner) Beshear. He was raised in the small town of Dawson Springs , where his father owned
10395-550: Was last among the candidates according to polls as late as February 1987, to launch his own blitz of ads claiming both Beshear and Brown would raise taxes and proposing a state lottery as an alternative means of raising funds for the state. In the final days of the campaign, Wilkinson surged past both Brown and Beshear and captured 221,138 votes to win the primary; Beshear finished third with 114,439, trailing Brown (163,204 votes) but leading Stumbo (84,613 votes), Carroll (42,137 votes), and three minor candidates. After his defeat in
10500-423: Was not called to a vote in the Democratic controlled Kentucky House of Representatives, where 60 votes out of 100 would have been required for passage. Beshear announced that his proposal for a constitutional amendment to allow for casinos was dead for the regular session on March 27, 2008. Among the other proposals favored by Beshear that failed to pass in the session were an ethics reform measure Beshear proposed in
10605-470: Was not guaranteed to pass. In April 2007, Beshear received the endorsement of former governor Brereton Jones . Just two weeks before the primary, candidate Jonathan Miller dropped out of the race and endorsed Beshear. Miller, who was consistently lagging in the polls, indicated that he was endorsing Beshear in order to prevent an "unelectable" candidate from becoming the Democratic Party's nominee for
10710-413: Was predicated upon receiving $ 342 million in federal stimulus funds; in August 2009, those funds were denied, and officials conceded it was unlikely that the plant would be built. Beshear called another special legislative session in June 2009 to address another $ 1 billion shortfall in the state budget. Later, Beshear amended the call to include the economic incentives package that was not approved during
10815-407: Was the formation of the Kentucky Tomorrow Commission, a panel charged with making recommendations for the future of the state. Beshear's initial rise to political prominence was interrupted in 1987 when he finished third in a five-candidate Democratic gubernatorial primary election . The Beshear campaign's sparring with that of former governor Brown, the second-place finisher in the primary, opened
10920-580: Was the state's 44th attorney general from 1980 to 1983 and was the 49th lieutenant governor from 1983 to 1987. After graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1968, Beshear briefly practiced law in New York before returning to Kentucky and being elected to the state legislature , where he gained a reputation as a consumer advocate. He parlayed that reputation into a term as attorney general, serving under Governor John Y. Brown Jr. As attorney general, Beshear issued an opinion that copies of
11025-506: Was under extended investigation by then-Attorney General Greg Stumbo , over violations of the state's merit system . In the 2007 gubernatorial election , Beshear emerged from a six-candidate Democratic primary—largely on the strength of his pledge to expand casino gambling as a means of further funding social programs like education—and defeated Fletcher in the general election. Beshear was reelected in 2011 , defeating Republican David L. Williams and Gatewood Galbraith , an Independent . He
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