M. David Nichols
@mdavidnichols.bsky.social
Kentucky Colonel • Chicagoan • Hoosier |
Speechwriter • Comms • Politics • Journalism
Current bit: Gov. Andy Beshear @govandybeshear.bsky.social
Priors: Chicago Tribune https://bsky.app/profile/chicagotribune.com; AP https://bsky.app/profile/apnews.com
Speechwriter • Comms • Politics • Journalism
Current bit: Gov. Andy Beshear @govandybeshear.bsky.social
Priors: Chicago Tribune https://bsky.app/profile/chicagotribune.com; AP https://bsky.app/profile/apnews.com
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Gov. Andy Beshear announced that eligible Kentuckians should see SNAP benefits loaded on their cards as soon as today. Thanks to the quick work of Team Kentucky, the commonwealth was one of the first states to process full benefits.
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Read more: tinyurl.com/28dbwaw4
November 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that eligible Kentuckians should see SNAP benefits loaded on their cards as soon as today. Thanks to the quick work of Team Kentucky, the commonwealth was one of the first states to process full benefits.
Read more: tinyurl.com/28dbwaw4
Read more: tinyurl.com/28dbwaw4
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Great news, Kentucky – we’ve finally received the go-ahead to fully fund SNAP benefits for Kentuckians who rely on this assistance. Once again, our team will work through the night tonight, with the hope our families can see those benefits hit cards tomorrow. 1/2
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Great news, Kentucky – we’ve finally received the go-ahead to fully fund SNAP benefits for Kentuckians who rely on this assistance. Once again, our team will work through the night tonight, with the hope our families can see those benefits hit cards tomorrow. 1/2
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Today's Team Kentucky Update included news on:
✅186 new jobs through nearly $70 million in investment;
✅Lung Cancer Awareness Month;
✅KDVA honored with national award for customer service; and more.
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✅186 new jobs through nearly $70 million in investment;
✅Lung Cancer Awareness Month;
✅KDVA honored with national award for customer service; and more.
Read more: tinyurl.com/43xfpnph
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Today's Team Kentucky Update included news on:
✅186 new jobs through nearly $70 million in investment;
✅Lung Cancer Awareness Month;
✅KDVA honored with national award for customer service; and more.
Read more: tinyurl.com/43xfpnph
✅186 new jobs through nearly $70 million in investment;
✅Lung Cancer Awareness Month;
✅KDVA honored with national award for customer service; and more.
Read more: tinyurl.com/43xfpnph
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A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Reposted by M. David Nichols
A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
November 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
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Letter from Chicago broadcast veterans: Federal immigration agents have traumatized us and eroded our rights
Letter from Chicago broadcast veterans: Federal immigration agents have traumatized us and eroded our rights
The fact that some federal immigration forces may be leaving soon is cold comfort given the damage they’ve done.
trib.al
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Letter from Chicago broadcast veterans: Federal immigration agents have traumatized us and eroded our rights
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We're continuing to celebrate new jobs and investment in Kentucky:
✅MRCOOL ribbon cutting: $5.35 million investment in Graves County; 40 new jobs
✅Rip Technologies: $4.3 million investment in Mt. Sterling; 46 new jobss
✅Ford: $60 million investment in Louisville; 100 new jobs
✅MRCOOL ribbon cutting: $5.35 million investment in Graves County; 40 new jobs
✅Rip Technologies: $4.3 million investment in Mt. Sterling; 46 new jobss
✅Ford: $60 million investment in Louisville; 100 new jobs
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
We're continuing to celebrate new jobs and investment in Kentucky:
✅MRCOOL ribbon cutting: $5.35 million investment in Graves County; 40 new jobs
✅Rip Technologies: $4.3 million investment in Mt. Sterling; 46 new jobss
✅Ford: $60 million investment in Louisville; 100 new jobs
✅MRCOOL ribbon cutting: $5.35 million investment in Graves County; 40 new jobs
✅Rip Technologies: $4.3 million investment in Mt. Sterling; 46 new jobss
✅Ford: $60 million investment in Louisville; 100 new jobs
Sick sick stuff
In Matt Gaetz Scandal, Circumstances Left Teen Vulnerable to Exploitation
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Sick sick stuff
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The performance will take place on Nov. 16, at the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra’s opening concert of the season.
Youth orchestra to debut piece celebrating Lexington’s 250th anniversary
The performance will take place on Nov. 16, at the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra’s opening concert of the season.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The performance will take place on Nov. 16, at the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra’s opening concert of the season.
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Tune in today at 12:30 p.m. ET for the latest Team Kentucky Update via Facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear or YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear. I'll be sharing good news on jobs, medical cannabis, water and infrastructure improvements and more.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Tune in today at 12:30 p.m. ET for the latest Team Kentucky Update via Facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear or YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear. I'll be sharing good news on jobs, medical cannabis, water and infrastructure improvements and more.
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Federal govt keep denying bond hearings to immigrants even though the feds keep losing habeas petitions. Their goal is to make people desperate enough that they’ll sign up for voluntary deportation, inflict pain so people leave, even if they have deep ties and good records in USA
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the U.S. government’s mandatory detention of Diana Patricia Santillana Galeano, the day care teacher arrested at a Chicago preschool, is illegal and she must be given a bond hearing.
Judge rules mandatory detention of Chicago day care teacher by ICE is illegal
According to the ruling, Diana Santillana will be given a bond hearing in front of an immigration judge, who could order her released while her civil deportation case proceeds.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Federal govt keep denying bond hearings to immigrants even though the feds keep losing habeas petitions. Their goal is to make people desperate enough that they’ll sign up for voluntary deportation, inflict pain so people leave, even if they have deep ties and good records in USA
Happy 80th to this genius
Neil Young – Will To Love (Official Audio)
YouTube video by neilyoungchannel
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Happy 80th to this genius
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Kentucky, we need drivers traveling around the Paducah area to avoid westbound I-24, which is completely closed and will be for an estimated 6 hours due to a major semi accident. Eastbound I-24 is also moving slowly. Please plan ahead and use alternative routes.1/2
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Kentucky, we need drivers traveling around the Paducah area to avoid westbound I-24, which is completely closed and will be for an estimated 6 hours due to a major semi accident. Eastbound I-24 is also moving slowly. Please plan ahead and use alternative routes.1/2
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As Kentuckians – and as Americans – we must continually give thanks to our veterans for their bravery, selflessness and dedication to our great country. This Veteran's Day, let's recommit to the hard work of being worthy of their sacrifices, which sustain us.
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
As Kentuckians – and as Americans – we must continually give thanks to our veterans for their bravery, selflessness and dedication to our great country. This Veteran's Day, let's recommit to the hard work of being worthy of their sacrifices, which sustain us.
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Good news, Kentucky. We won another challenge against the Trump administration, this time protecting the terms of grant funding from being unlawfully altered by the Department of Energy. 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Good news, Kentucky. We won another challenge against the Trump administration, this time protecting the terms of grant funding from being unlawfully altered by the Department of Energy. 1/2
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While we have more progress to make, Kentucky scored as one of the better-performing states in the nation for home affordability. Every person deserves to live out that American dream, and we're working hard to ensure it's in reach for every Kentuckian. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Kentucky Is in Good Standing With Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Gov. Beshear Keep It Growing?
Kentucky’s housing market is feeling the squeeze as affordability slips and construction falls behind demand.
www.yahoo.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
While we have more progress to make, Kentucky scored as one of the better-performing states in the nation for home affordability. Every person deserves to live out that American dream, and we're working hard to ensure it's in reach for every Kentuckian. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Great news, Kentucky. We’ve been notified that the @USDA will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November. These funds help feed Kentucky families who need it most, and they should never have been delayed.
November 7, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Great news, Kentucky. We’ve been notified that the @USDA will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November. These funds help feed Kentucky families who need it most, and they should never have been delayed.
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It's impossible to describe the devastation from yesterday's deadly plane crash. My heart is broken. My prayers are with all those affected, and I promise we will be there in the hours, days and weeks ahead. We will get through this together. We love you, Louisville.
November 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
It's impossible to describe the devastation from yesterday's deadly plane crash. My heart is broken. My prayers are with all those affected, and I promise we will be there in the hours, days and weeks ahead. We will get through this together. We love you, Louisville.
Not a moment too soon
Judge will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against protesters and media
A judge said Thursday she will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against peaceful protesters and media, saying current practices violate their constitutional rights.
apnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Not a moment too soon
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Members of Team Kentucky worked through the night to process the partial SNAP benefits released by the federal administration. Here in Kentucky, we want to fight hunger, and we're doing everything we can to help our neighbors who rely on this program.
November 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Members of Team Kentucky worked through the night to process the partial SNAP benefits released by the federal administration. Here in Kentucky, we want to fight hunger, and we're doing everything we can to help our neighbors who rely on this program.
Reposted by M. David Nichols
These are all children of God taken far too soon. Let's continue to pray for their families and loved ones during this heartbreaking time. 2/2
November 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
These are all children of God taken far too soon. Let's continue to pray for their families and loved ones during this heartbreaking time. 2/2
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The tough news continues today as the death toll in Louisville has now risen to at least 11, and I expect it to be 12 by end of the day. Even harder news is that we believe one of those lost was a young child. 1/2
November 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The tough news continues today as the death toll in Louisville has now risen to at least 11, and I expect it to be 12 by end of the day. Even harder news is that we believe one of those lost was a young child. 1/2
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Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.