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Legislative Update – February 13, 2015
FRANKFORT, Ky. – There was no shortage of visitors in the Capitol during our third week of the 2015 legislative session. Hundreds of friends, colleagues, constituents and interest groups filled the hallways and met with legislators to weigh in on what issues were most important to them. As we welcomed the many visitors, we also…
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Part Two of 2015 General Assembly Begins
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The 2015 legislative session of the Kentucky General Assembly began “part two” of the 2015 session on Tuesday, which made for a busy week for legislators in Frankfort. On Tuesday morning I spoke at the Consignors and Commercial Breeders’ Association’s annual symposium, where I discussed the current state of Kentucky’s Thoroughbred industry…
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Senator Damon Thayer Named to GOPAC’s 2015 Legislative Leaders Advisory Board
Today GOPAC announced the members of its 2015 Legislative Leaders Advisory Board, which includes Kentucky’s own Republican state senator, Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer. Thayer released the following statement regarding his role: “I’m honored to serve another year on the GOPAC Advisory Board. I support GOPAC’s mission of electing more Republicans, and appreciate its unprecedented…
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Senator Damon Thayer Named to GOPAC’s 2015 Legislative Leaders Advisory Board
Today GOPAC announced the members of its 2015 Legislative Leaders Advisory Board, which includes Kentucky’s own Republican state senator, Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer. Thayer released the following statement regarding his role: “I’m honored to serve another year on the GOPAC Advisory Board. I support GOPAC’s mission of electing more Republicans, and appreciate its unprecedented…
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Setting Our Priorities
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Creating Kentucky jobs and strengthening Kentucky families is the Republican Senate Majority Caucus’s mission statement for this year’s General Assembly. I am proud to report that four of our priority bills have passed the Senate in the first week and headed to the House of Representatives. Once again, the Senate has led…
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Senator Damon Thayer Re-Elected Majority Floor Leader
FRANKFORT – State Senator Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) will continue as the Republican Senate Majority Floor Leader, following an election today by the Republican caucus in Frankfort. The term runs through 2016. Senator Thayer was unopposed, and this marks his second consecutive term as the Majority Floor Leader. The Kentucky Senate Majority Floor Leader is one…
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Senator Damon Thayer Recognized By NFIB For Business Voting Record During 2014 Session
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The National Federation of Independent businesses has recognized Sen. Damon Thayer for his voting record on issues of importance to small businesses during the 2014 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. “Small Business owners are the backbone of Kentucky’s economy,” said Tom Underwood, NFIB’s Kentucky Director. “Senator Thayer has a keen understanding of…
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Thayer worried over possible move to presidential primary caucus system; wants Grimes to challenge Andy Beshear for Attny. General in 2015
Senate Republican Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer of Georgetown is offering up his suggestions for Democrat Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and her future in politics, and he’s weighing in on what the Kentucky GOP should do to allow one of their own to run for the highest office in the country. Nearly one…
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Thayer worried over possible move to presidential primary caucus system; wants Grimes to challenge Andy Beshear for Attny. General in 2015
Senate Republican Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer of Georgetown is offering up his suggestions for Democrat Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and her future in politics, and he’s weighing in on what the Kentucky GOP should do to allow one of their own to run for the highest office in the country. Nearly one…
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Thayer sees positives for GOP in 2014 races; plans to keep pressure on House Dems through legislation
Republican Majority Floor Leader state Sen. Damon Thayer said the 2014 elections in Kentucky shows the electorates is moving towards conservative principles and policies, but he said there was disappointment for theGOP in state House races. In an interview in his Georgetown home Thayer said Kentucky led the way in the “repudiation of President Barack…