Independence Day 2016

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Independence Day, the Fourth of July, gives us all a chance to reflect on our country and to take pride in our nation’s enduring principles. It is the day on which the Declaration of Independence was ratified by exemplary visionaries who dared to create a new form of government and new laws for a new … Continued

 
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cn|2: Conversations shifting in General Assembly, but more work to do, Thayer says

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Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer saw the conversation shift in the Capitol during the legislative session, but he says the Republican Party can’t get the rest of their agenda completed without a change in majority in the state House. Crediting first year Republican Gov. Matt Bevin with changing the political dynamic in the General … Continued

Sen. Chris Girdler Op-Ed: ‘Senator Damon Thayer is a Proven Leader Moving Kentucky in the Right Direction

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As I look back on my time serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a state senator, very few of my colleagues have left as big an impact on the legislature like my friend and Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer. Senator Thayer deserves recognition for his fierce leadership in the Senate, his commitment to the … Continued

Reflecting on Memorial Day

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This weekend we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for this great country. Originally referred to as “Decoration Day,” the holiday originated after the Civil War as Americans would decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers each year. Following WWI it took on new significance and all of America’s wars … Continued

 
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Legislative Update – April 18, 2016

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After numerous long nights highlighted by plenty of healthy debate and “number crunching,” the Kentucky General Assembly finally reached an agreement on the two-year state budget early Thursday morning. Between a newly elected governor and new political dynamics in the House, the process may have lasted a bit longer than usual, but we were happy … Continued