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  • SENATOR DAMON THAYER: REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN HEROES

    With the school year coming to an official end around Memorial Day, it has become the de facto start to summer. Many of you have your own family traditions for this three-day weekend when the temperature typically heats up; backyard barbecues, yard games, or time at the lake or poolside to create treasured family memories.

  • THAYER RECOGNIZED AS MVP FOR KENTUCKY BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND SIGNATURE INDUSTRIES

    Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) has been awarded another MVP award from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for his conspicuous actions to ensure Kentucky’s growth, strengthen businesses across the commonwealth and improve competitiveness throughout Kentucky. Thayer is a seven-time recipient of the award.

  • SENATOR THAYER HELPS SECURE FUNDING FOR KEY FAYETTE COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS

    The 2022 Legislative Session of the Kentucky General Assembly has concluded. Included in this year’s road plan for the commonwealth was funding for significant projects in Fayette County. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) played an instrumental role in securing these vital funds.

  • SENATOR DAMON THAYER SECURES FUNDING FOR KEY GRANT COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE PROJECTS

    The 2022 Legislative Session of the Kentucky General Assembly concluded on Thursday, April 14. Included in this year’s road plan was funding for significant projects in Grant County. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) played an instrumental role in securing vital funding for the projects.

  • SENATOR DAMON THAYER AND REPRESENTATIVE PHIL PRATT SECURE FUNDING FOR KEY SCOTT COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS

    The 2022 Legislative Session of the Kentucky General Assembly has concluded. Included in this year’s road plan for the commonwealth was funding for significant projects in Scott County. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) and Rep. Phil Pratt (R-Georgetown) played instrumental roles in securing these vital funds.

  • SENATORS THAYER AND MCDANIEL HELP SECURE FUNDING FOR KEY REGIONAL AND COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS

    The 2022 Legislative Session of the Kentucky General Assembly concluded on Thursday, April 14. Included in this year’s road plan was funding for significant projects in Kenton County. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) and Senate Budget Chair Chris McDaniel (R-Ryland Heights) played instrumental roles in securing funding for these vital projects.

  • Final Week of the 2022 Legislative Session

    Last week marked the official end of the 2022 Regular Session. We concluded the final two legislative days on Wednesday and Thursday for the General Assembly to override Governor Andy Beshear’s vetoes. In what could be the most active veto override effort in Kentucky history, eight Senate bill vetoes and over 20 state House of…

  • Week 13 of the 2022 Legislative Session

    The session has now entered the veto recess period with the conclusion of week 13 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly. Lawmakers worked late to ensure critical legislation was sent to the governor ahead of the veto period. The House and Senate passed over 100 bills this week.

  • Week 12 of the 2022 Legislative Session

    The final day of the 2022 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly is on the horizon, which means legislative activity is taking place at a rapid pace. We are required by the constitution to be finished by April 14.  Week 12 of this year’s session included busy committee agendas and important legislation making final…

  • Week 11 of the 2022 Legislative Session

    Week 11 of the 2022 regular session was unique in that the General Assembly gaveled in for a historic day of session at the Old State Capitol. If you have never toured it, I highly recommend you go. The Old Kentucky State Capitol was the third statehouse, built in 1830 following devastating fires in the…