In his Inaugural Address upon becoming Governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear said he’d “put our children first.” But when it comes to Kentucky's foster children, his actions tell a far different story.

During Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session, Governor Beshear made a baffling decision when he vetoed legislation that would have ended Kentucky's collection of the so-called "orphan tax," the practice of taking Social Security survivor benefits from children in foster care who had lost a parent. Fortunately, our General Assembly overrode his veto.

After drawing national attention and given that he’s exploring a run for the highest office in the United States of America, one would expect Governor Beshear to jump at a new opportunity to help children in foster care. Unfortunately, that doesn’t appear to be the case.

Earlier this month, First Lady Melania Trump and the U.S. Treasury Department announced Fostering the Future Accounts, a new initiative designed specifically for foster care children. Under the........

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