However, in Kentucky, similar bills have never passed. In May of last year, Governor Andy Beshear declared Juneteenth a state executive branch holiday.

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.

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was in the northern part of the state on Thursday, visiting a popular candy manufacturing facility to tout Kentucky’s growing manufacturing sector.

While the state personnel board approved adding Juneteenth to the list of 2022 paid state holidays, Juneteenth is not recognized as a legal state holiday, according to the report.

Plano, Ill., made national news in 2021 when it designated Juneteenth a holiday before the state or federal government. But this year, Plano’s fifth annual celebration is canceled.

And in 2021, then-President Biden signed legislation into law to make Juneteenth, or June 19, a federal holiday.

However much they contributed to abolition and emancipation, the slaves didn’t free themselves. Without enforcement, there is no law.

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