Nky Politics

07/02/2025

Big news in Kentucky politics: Elon Musk is officially backing Rep. Thomas Massie’s reelection campaign! 🚀

Musk’s support comes as both he and Massie take a stand against President Trump’s massive tax and spending bill, highlighting a growing rift within conservative circles. Massie, known for his fiscal conservatism and opposition to government overreach, has drawn grassroots praise—and establishment backlash—for challenging both Trump’s policies and recent military actions.

With Musk’s backing and the power of X (formerly Twitter) amplifying his message, Massie is framing his campaign as a fight for Congressional independence and against government waste.

Read the full story here:

Elon Musk signals support for Rep. Thomas Massie amid GOP clash, tweeting ME as Massie faces Trump-backed primary over budget opposition.

06/20/2025

In a significant development that has sparked widespread debate, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, alleging that a state administrative rule illegally provides ...

DOJ sues Gov. Beshear, accusing his administration of failing to enforce Kentucky's HB 3 abortion law and urging the creation of regs and consent forms.

03/14/2025

Kentucky House Bill 495 was amended to prohibit Medicaid from paying for gender-affirming care. House Bill 495, originally aimed to cancel Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order restricting conversion therapy but was amended to prohibit Medicaid from paying for gender-affirming care at taxpayer expense.

Kentucky House Bill 495 was amended to prohibit Medicaid from paying for gender-affirming care.

03/12/2025

SB 75 passes in Kentucky to Lower Conceal Carry Age in Kentucky

Should responsible law-abiding 18-21 citizens be allowed to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights?

03/09/2025

Daniel Cameron (Daniel Cameron) is running for U.S. Senate.

Daniel Cameron, a Republican and former Kentucky Attorney General for Mitch McConnell's seat and leverages Kentucky's strong support for Trump, who won the state by a 30-point margin.

Cameron's campaign leverages Kentucky's strong support for Trump.

06/17/2024

01/02/2024

A great start for Governor Andy Beshear

09/11/2023

Governor Beshear has ordered all US Flags to be flown at half-staff to honor those lost in 2001 terrorist attacks on Patriot Day.

In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, the Governor has directed flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Monday in commemoration of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance and in honor of those lost in the 9/11 attacks.

Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth to join in this tribute.

05/11/2023

Early voting starts tomorrow

NO EXCUSE EARLY VOTING STARTS ON THURSDAY MAY 11TH AND GOES THROUGH SATURDAY MAY 13TH. A VOTER TO CAN GO TO ANY LOCATION TO RECEIVE THEIR PRECINCT SPECIFIC BALLOT.

02/18/2023

01/05/2023

Here comes the bridge

10/23/2022

Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer offered the following response after Governor Andy Beshear's deflection regarding concerns articulated in the open letter from Senator Brandon Smith to the governor.

Read Sen. Smith's full open letter to the Governor here: https://www.kentuckyfried.com/sen-brandon-smith-pens-open-letter-to-gov-beshear/