History of Matt Bevin in Timeline
Matt Bevin is an American businessman and politician. He served as the 62nd Governor of Kentucky from 2015 to 2019 as a Republican. He lost his re-election bid in 2019 to Democrat Andy Beshear. Currently, Bevin is the CEO of Neuronetrix Solutions, LLC.
2 hours ago : Matt Bevin faces potential jail time for contempt in financial records case.
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was found in contempt of court. He might face jail time and a fine. This relates to financial records in a child support case.
January 9, 1967: Matthew Bevin Born
On January 9, 1967, Matthew Griswold Bevin was born. He is an American businessman and politician.
1989: Earned Bachelor of Arts
In 1989, Bevin earned a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies.
1990: Completed Junior Officer Maintenance Course
In 1990, Bevin completed a six-week Junior Officer Maintenance Course at Fort Knox in Kentucky.
1993: Worked as Financial Consultant
After leaving active duty, in 1993 Bevin worked as a financial consultant for SEI Investments Company in Pennsylvania and Boston, then served as a vice president with Putnam Investments.
1999: Moved to Louisville, Kentucky
In 1999, Bevin moved to Louisville, Kentucky, while working in the financial management industry.
1999: Took Job at National Asset Management
In 1999, Bevin was offered a stake in National Asset Management and moved to Kentucky to take the job.
2003: Founded Integrity Asset Management
After National Asset Management was sold, in 2003 Bevin recruited a group of managers from National City Corp. to found Integrity Asset Management.
2003: Left Individual Ready Reserve
In 2003, Bevin left the Individual Ready Reserve.
2006: Bevin Attended a Seminar
In 2006, Bevin attended a three-year program, sponsored by the MIT Enterprise Forum.
2007: Late Tax Payment on Vacation Home
In 2007, Bevin was late on a tax payment on his $1.2 million vacation home in Greenwood, Maine.
October 2008: Signed Report Praising TARP
In October 2008, Bevin signed a report for his investment fund that praised the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
2008: Delinquent Taxes Incurred
In 2008, Bevin Brothers incurred delinquent taxes.
2008: Took Over Bevin Brothers Management
In 2008, Bevin took over management of the struggling Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company of East Hampton, Connecticut.
February 2009: Vacation Home Taxes Paid
By February 2009, town records show that the taxes on Bevin's vacation home were paid.
2011: Bevin Became President
In 2011, Bevin became the president of Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company.
2011: McConnell Recruited Bevin
In 2011, Bevin said that Mitch McConnell recruited him to challenge incumbent Democrat John Yarmuth to represent Kentucky's 3rd congressional district in 2012.
2011: Sold Integrity Asset Management
In 2011, Bevin sold Integrity Asset Management to Munder Capital Management of Michigan.
May 27, 2012: Factory Destroyed by Fire
On May 27, 2012, a lightning strike sparked a fire that destroyed the Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company factory.
June 2012: Received State Grants
In late June 2012, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy announced that Bevin Brothers would receive $100,000 in grants from the state's Small Business Express program to assist in the rebuilding effort.
July 2012: Announced Sale of Souvenirs
In July 2012, Bevin announced that he would sell souvenirs including T-shirts, and bells and bricks salvaged from the gutted factory, to raise additional funds for rebuilding.
September 2012: Resumed Limited Production
In September 2012, working from a temporary location, Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company resumed limited production.
2012: Delinquent Taxes Paid
By 2012, the delinquent taxes of Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company had been paid.
2012: Chose Not to Run
In 2012, Bevin and his advisors decided that legislative redistricting had made Yarmuth's district unwinnable for a Republican, and Bevin chose not to run.
March 2013: MIT Affiliation Clarified
In March 2013, The Hill reported that Bevin falsely claimed on his LinkedIn page that he attended a seminar affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this discrepancy was clarified on his LinkedIn page at that time.
July 24, 2013: Announced Challenge to McConnell
On July 24, 2013, Bevin announced that he would challenge McConnell in the 2014 Republican primary.
September 2013: Constitution Day Debate
In September 2013, McConnell's campaign manager, Jesse Benton, debated Bevin at a Constitution Day event at the University of Kentucky.
October 2013: McConnell Campaign Focused on Alison Lundergan Grimes
By mid-October 2013, McConnell's campaign indicated it would look beyond Bevin and focus its advertising against Alison Lundergan Grimes.
January 2014: Madison Project Announced Field Offices
In January 2014, the conservative Madison Project political action committee announced it would open field offices in Louisville, Florence, Owensboro, Glasgow and Bowling Green from which to launch get-out-the-vote efforts on Bevin's behalf.
February 2014: Politico Reported on TARP Report
In February 2014, Politico reported that in October 2008, Bevin had signed a report for his investment fund that praised the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
February 2014: Critical of Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
In February 2014, both Bevin and McConnell were critical of a ruling that held that an amendment to the Kentucky Constitution banning same-sex marriage violated the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
April 2, 2014: Bevin speaks at pro-cockfighting rally
On April 2, 2014, Matt Bevin attended a pro-cockfighting rally in Corbin, Kentucky. He stated that he believed the rally was focused on states' rights and that he supports the rights of Kentuckians to decide their heritage without federal interference. He referenced the Agricultural Act of 2014, which criminalized spectators at cockfighting events.
April 25, 2014: Bevin apologizes for attending cockfighting event
On April 25, 2014, Matt Bevin apologized for attending an event that primarily involved a discussion of cockfighting. He stated that he is not a supporter of cockfighting or any other forms of animal cruelty. Political analysts speculated that this event could negatively impact Bevin's campaign.
June 2014: Bevin remains politically active after defeat
In June 2014, it was reported that Matt Bevin remained politically active after his defeat. He called on Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to denounce new carbon regulations issued by the EPA, fueling speculation that he would seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2015.
August 2014: Poll shows Bevin as a potential gubernatorial nominee
In August 2014, a survey showed that 25% of Republicans wanted Matt Bevin to be the party's gubernatorial nominee, ahead of declared candidates.
2014: Republican Primary
In 2014, Bevin challenged McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader and a five-term incumbent, in the Republican primary.
2014: Challenged Mitch McConnell
In 2014, Bevin launched a primary challenge against Kentucky's senior U.S. senator, Mitch McConnell, but lost by almost 25 percentage points.
January 27, 2015: Bevin announces run for Governor
On January 27, 2015, Matt Bevin announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Kentucky. He introduced Jenean Hampton as his running mate. This crowded primary field was projected to damage the Republican nominee's chances in the general election.
February 2015: Bevin deletes old posts, shows McConnell support
After the election, in February 2015, Matt Bevin deleted old Twitter posts critical of McConnell. At a Lincoln Day dinner, he showed a humorous montage of him supporting McConnell.
June 19, 2015: Conway and Bevin clash on early childhood education funding
During their first public appearance together on June 19, 2015, Jack Conway and Matt Bevin debated funding for early childhood education. Conway promised to increase funding, while Bevin cited studies suggesting that educational gains from programs like Head Start are lost by the third grade and stated that the state could not afford additional funding.
September 8, 2015: Bevin meets with Kim Davis in jail
On September 8, 2015, Matt Bevin met with Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis in jail after she was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. He later attended a rally celebrating her release, saying that social issues had redefined the governor race.
September 28, 2015: Comer campaign denies allegations
On September 28, 2015, the Comer campaign leaked emails showing that the husband of K. C. Crosbie had been in contact with a blogger, denying the allegations of abuse that had been circulating for months.
December 8, 2015: Bevin Sworn in as Governor of Kentucky
On December 8, 2015, Matt Bevin was sworn into office as the Governor of Kentucky for a four-year term. He appointed individuals, including Hal Heiner, as Secretary of the Education and Workforce Cabinet and Derrick Ramsey as his Secretary of Labor.
December 2015: Bevin Announces End of kynect Advertising Contract
In December 2015, Matt Bevin announced that Kentucky would not renew an advertising contract for kynect, signaling his intention to dismantle the state's healthcare exchange.
December 2015: Bevin Issues Executive Orders
In December 2015, Matt Bevin issued executive orders to remove county clerks' names from state marriage licenses, reverse Beshear's orders on restoring voting rights for non-violent felons, and raise the minimum wage for some state workers to $10.10 per hour.
2015: Sought Governorship
In 2015, Bevin announced he would seek the governorship and won the four-way Republican primary by 83 votes. He defeated the state's attorney general, Democratic nominee Jack Conway, in the general election.
January 2016: Bevin Plans to Dismantle kynect
In January 2016, Matt Bevin notified federal authorities of his plan to dismantle kynect, Kentucky's healthcare exchange, by the end of 2016. Mark Birdwhistell was charged with designing a system to replace kynect.
January 26, 2016: Bevin Delivers Budget Address
On January 26, 2016, Matt Bevin delivered a budget address to the General Assembly, detailing his two-year budget proposal that cut most state agencies by 9 percent, redirecting savings to the state pension system. Public elementary and secondary education were spared, along with social workers, public defenders, corrections officers, and Kentucky State Police employees.
March 7, 2016: Bevin Releases Video on Social Media
On March 7, 2016, Matt Bevin released a video on social media claiming that House Democrats were not following through on their obligations to help craft the state budget, sparking controversy.
March 8, 2016: Special Elections Set by Bevin
On March 8, 2016, Matt Bevin set the dates for special elections to fill the seats of John Tilley, Tanya Pullin, Mike Harmon, and Ryan Quarles, after they vacated their seats.
May 2016: Bevin's Low Approval Ratings
As of May 2016, Matt Bevin had one of the lowest approval ratings among United States governors, signaling public discontent.
May 2016: Judge Rules Bevin Has Authority to Make Budget Cuts
In May 2016, a Franklin Circuit Court judge ruled that Matt Bevin had the authority to make mid-year budget cuts to state agencies.
September 2016: Kentucky Supreme Court Reverses Ruling on Bevin's Budget Cuts
In September 2016, the Kentucky Supreme Court issued a 5–2 decision reversing the Franklin Circuit Court's ruling and agreeing with Attorney General Andy Beshear that Matt Bevin lacked the authority to make mid-year budget cuts without the approval of the General Assembly.
2016: Bevin Declares 2016 as Year of the Bible in Kentucky
In 2016, Matt Bevin declared the year as the Year of the Bible in Kentucky, promoting the Bible.
2017: Bevin Declares 2017 as Year of the Bible in Kentucky
In 2017, Matt Bevin declared the year as the Year of the Bible in Kentucky, promoting the Bible.
June 1, 2018: McConnell Urged Bevin to Run for Reelection
On June 1, 2018, Mitch McConnell urged Matt Bevin to run for reelection as governor of Kentucky.
July 2018: Bevin Cuts Medicaid Dental and Vision Coverage
In July 2018, Matt Bevin cut Medicaid dental and vision coverage for up to 460,000 Kentuckians after a federal judge rejected his plan to overhaul the program. The cuts impacted children, disabled adults, and pregnant women.
2018: Bevin's Disapproval Rating at 51%
In late 2018, Matt Bevin's disapproval rating reached 51%, reflecting increasing dissatisfaction with his performance as governor.
January 2019: Bevin Ranked Least Popular Governor Up For Re-election
In January 2019, Morning Consult identified Matt Bevin as the "least popular governor up for re-election in 2019", ranking him number six among the least popular governors in the United States.
January 25, 2019: Bevin Announces Re-election Bid with Ralph Alvarado
On January 25, 2019, Matt Bevin announced his intention to run for a second term as Governor of Kentucky, selecting State Senator Ralph Alvarado as his running mate, replacing the current Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton.
April 2019: Bevin Least Popular Governor in the US
According to an April 2019 poll, Matt Bevin was the least popular governor in the United States, with a 52% disapproval rating and a 33% approval rating.
May 21, 2019: Bevin Renominated by Republican Party
On May 21, 2019, Matt Bevin was renominated by the Republican Party of Kentucky as their candidate for governor in the upcoming 2019 election. Andy Beshear, Kentucky's outgoing Attorney General, secured the Democratic nomination.
July 2019: Bevin Vulnerable in Deep-Red State
In July 2019, the National Journal placed Matt Bevin second in its list of governor seats most likely to switch parties, citing his unpopularity and party infighting as factors making him vulnerable in the deep-red state.
November 11, 2019: McConnell States Beshear Will Be Next Governor
On November 11, 2019, Republican U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell stated that "all indications are" that Andy Beshear will be the next governor of Kentucky, indicating a likely defeat for Matt Bevin.
November 14, 2019: Conceded Re-Election
On November 14, 2019, after requesting a recount, Bevin conceded the re-election to Kentucky attorney general Andy Beshear.
November 2019: Bevin Defeated by Andy Beshear
In November 2019, Matt Bevin was defeated by Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear in the gubernatorial election, ending his term as governor.
December 13, 2019: Stivers Condemns Bevin's Pardons
On December 13, 2019, Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers, representing the Republican majority, condemned the pardons issued by Matt Bevin. He called for an investigation by the U.S. Attorneys Office into potential violations of the Hobbs Act and requested that Attorney General-elect Daniel Cameron appoint a special prosecutor to examine Bevin's actions.
December 23, 2019: FBI Questioned Chris Harris
On December 23, 2019, it was reported that the FBI had questioned state representative Chris Harris about Bevin's pardons.
January 2, 2020: Attorney General Asked FBI to Investigate Pardons
On January 2, 2020, Attorney General Daniel Cameron asked the FBI to investigate Bevin's pardons.
2020: Performance-Based Funding for Higher Education by 2020
Matt Bevin called for a gradual move to performance-based funding for higher education, with all higher education funding tied to performance by 2020.
November 2022: Named CEO of Neuronetrix Solutions, LLC
In November 2022, Bevin was named the chief executive officer of Neuronetrix Solutions, LLC.
February 8, 2024: Atlantis Leadership Academy Shut Down
On February 8, 2024, the Atlantis Leadership Academy in Jamaica, where Matt Bevin's adopted son was sent, was shut down following an unannounced inspection due to possible abuse and neglect. The facility was found to have primitive conditions, and the children were removed and placed into the custody of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA).
May 1, 2024: Judge Limits Matt Bevin's Access to Residence
On May 1, 2024, a Jefferson Circuit Judge granted Glenna Bevin's motion to limit Matt Bevin's access to their residence and property after his wife labeled his conduct "aggressive and unsettling."
May 2024: Jonah Bevin Returns to the United States
In May 2024, Jonah Bevin returned to the United States after being at Atlantis Leadership Academy and later being placed under the care of the Jamaican State. He obtained a high school diploma and was left homeless at age 18.
March 7, 2025: Protective Order Issued Against Matt Bevin
On March 7, 2025, a Jefferson County, Kentucky judge issued a temporary protective order against Matt Bevin, restricting him from contacting Jonah Bevin and requiring him to relinquish all firearms in his possession until a March 19, 2025, hearing.
March 2025: Protective Order Deal Reached and Divorce Finalized
In March 2025, a deal was reached to keep the protective order against Matt Bevin in place for six months. Also in March 2025, Matt and Glenna Bevin's divorce was finalized. Both adoptive parents are also required to provide Jonah with "any information or documents related to [his biological] family, whether they're alive or not".
March 19, 2025: Hearing for Protective Order Against Matt Bevin
A hearing was scheduled for March 19, 2025, regarding the temporary protective order issued against Matt Bevin to determine if it would be extended.
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