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Beshear signs bills in support of Kentucky military service members, families

Credit: Governor Andy Beshear Twitter.FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation into law Wednesday that supports Kentucky’s military community and families as part of Military Appreciation Month. The four pieces of legislation were recently passed by the General Assembly. According to a release by Beshear’s office, Beshear also recognized the ultimate sacrifice of Kentucky service members who lost their…

Brett Guthrie issues statement on winning 2nd District primary

Brett Guthrie issued the following statement about his primary victory Tuesday evening: “I am humbled by the support I received tonight from Republicans across the Second District. Throughout this campaign, the sentiment I heard repeatedly is, ‘We have to stop Joe Biden, he’s ruining our country.’ I couldn’t agree more, and that’s why I’m running for re-election. If Republicans win…

Kentucky Democratic Party chair congratulates Booker on nomination

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Democratic Party Chair Colmon Elridge released the following statement on the Democratic nomination of former Rep. Charles Booker for the U.S. Senate: “With Charles Booker’s victory tonight, Kentucky Democrats have made history by nominating the first Black candidate to lead a major party ticket heading into a general election in Kentucky. Representation matters and generations of…

Rand Paul releases statement on winning Republican nomination for U.S. Senate

On Tuesday, May 17, Sen. Rand Paul’s re-election campaign released the following video statement from Paul following his victory on winning the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate: “Kentucky, I want to thank you for voting for me to be your Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. I’m honored to serve and honored to have your vote. One more election will happen…

BREAKING: Ongoing results of primary election

U.S. SENATOR REPUBLICAN Valerie “Dr. Val” FREDERICK – 3,435, 3.4% Paul V. HAMILTON – 3,174, 3.1% Rand PAUL – 91,103, 87.1% (projected winner) John SCHIESS – 1,744, 1.4% Tami L. STAINFIELD – 2,548, 2.4% Arnold BLANKENSHIP – 2,630, 2.5% DEMOCRAT Charles BOOKER – 38,867, 69.5% (projected winner) Ruth GAO – 4,202, 6.8% John MERRILL – 8,185, 11.7% Joshua Wesley BLANTON…