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Andy Beshear: “After they paid their debt to society, we want inmates to be…”

Featuring: Andy Beshear, Democratic | Governor of Kentucky

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Gov. Andy Beshear - Team Kentucky Update 04.30.26

Published | Video Starts at 30:18

Next, we have an update on second chances here in the Commonwealth. My faith teaches me that second chances aren't just the right thing to do. They're what we're called to … After they paid their debt to society, we want inmates to be productive and successful members of their communities and to be a part of this robust economy. … there's no family left mourning and there is hopefully a productive member of society that can participate in this red hot economy. (30:18–30:27)

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Asserts a policy goal for former inmates to reintegrate successfully into society and the economy.

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