KY: Five major challenges facing Matt Bevin after Inauguration Day

Kentucky.com: After a day of celebration Tuesday on becoming Kentucky’s 62nd governor, Republican Matt Bevin faces the stark reality of governing a challenged state.

Looming before Bevin, a Louisville businessman who will be holding his first public office, are the immediate challenges of assembling a state budget, addressing shortfalls in pension plans for state workers and teachers, and finding affordable ways to provide health care for the state’s needy.

He also must establish working relationships with two prominent Democrats — House Speaker Greg Stumbo and incoming Attorney General Andy Beshear, the son of outgoing Gov. Steve Beshear.

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