Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear took executive action on Juneteenth and hair discrimination after the Legislature failed to move legislation.

Kentucky Governor Makes Juneteenth A State Holiday, Bans Hair Discrimination "I've decided I can no longer wait for others to do what is right," said Governor the state's governor, Andy Beshear.

Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order on Thursday to recognize Juneteenth as a statewide holiday, making June 19 a holiday for executive branch employees.

Kentucky governor takes action on Juneteenth holiday and against discrimination based on hairstyles Gov. Andy Beshear described Juneteenth as a celebration of progress but said it also “serves ...

Juneteenth is fast approaching on June 19, a date where Americans celebrate and reflect on the history, journey and culture of Black Americans.

In May of last year, Governor Andy Beshear declared Juneteenth a state executive branch holiday. But that does not apply to legislative or judicial employees.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has designated Juneteenth as a holiday for state executive branch workers.

All federal employees get a paid day off for the holiday. Juneteenth is also a state holiday in Kentucky, after Gov. Andy Beshear declared it an Executive Branch holiday in 2024.

All federal employees get a paid day off for the holiday. Juneteenth is also a state holiday in Kentucky, after Gov. Andy Beshear declared it an Executive Branch holiday in 2024.

All federal employees get a paid day off for the holiday. Juneteenth is also a state holiday in Kentucky, after Gov. Andy Beshear declared it an Executive Branch holiday in 2024.