Richards follows Henry and Galbraith into race.

Lexington Lawyer, Gatewood Galbraith, is one not to be overlooked in this Democratic race for Governor. Yesterday he joined the swelling ranks of Democrats in the Governor's race to "offer the state vision, hope and new blood". Out of concern for kids who "can't make change for a $10 bill", Galbraith wants to create a program to give $5,000 to each high school student for higher education purposes at a cost of $250 million derived from eliminating government waste. On gambling, Galbraith echoed the Republican candidates' wise idea to let voters decide it and favored doctors prescribing marijuana for medical reasons. Equally strong for the Democrats is Speaker Jody Richards (teaming up with John Y. Brown, 111) who today announced their "honesty and integrity" campaign for Governor. Richards vowed that government ethics will be a priority and promised to have "gender equity" in his administration. Richards also hopes to reduce class sizes, increase technology and boost state funding, a new prescription drug benefits for Kentucky seniors and, like Steve Henry, elevate the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to cabinet level status. PolWatchers tell us we can catch any of the Democratic candidates for Governor (and the Governor himself) in Frankfort on Thursday and at these times:
9 a.m.: Democrat Steve Beshear and running mate Daniel Mongiardo will hold a press conference at the Capitol Plaza Hotel to discuss their "plan for restoring public trust by reforming the Governor's power to pardon."
10 a.m.: Democrat Jonathan Miller and running mate Irv Maze will file their candidacy paperwork with the Secretary of State's office in the Capitol, then hold a press conference 15 minutes later in the Capitol Annex to announce a "major policy proposal."
11 a.m.: Democrat Jody Richards and running mate John Y. Brown III will file their candidacy paperwork with the Secretary of State's office and hold a rally in the Capitol Rotunda.
12 p.m.: Republican Gov. Ernie Fletcher will speak during the Kentucky Transportation Conference Governor's Luncheon at the Capitol Plaza Hotel.
1 p.m.: Democrat Steve Henry and running mate Renee True will file their candidacy paperwork with the Secretary of State's office in the Capitol.