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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Legislative Interim Period Now Underway FRANKFORT, Ky. – In 1968, the Kentucky General Assembly established an interim committee system to cover the time period between regular legislative sessions. The scope and functions of this system have broadened over the years and in 1979, a constitutional amendment was adopted in an effort to strengthen the system … Continued
Senator Damon Thayer Named One of Most Influential in U.S. Pension Reform FRANKFORT – Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) has been named one of the 40 most influential people in the debate to decide the future of U.S. Pensions, by Institutional Investor Magazine. Sen. Thayer makes the list at number 23. According to the publication, “The … Continued
Damon Thayer Endorsed by Lexington Herald-Leader The Herald-Leader praised Senator Thayer as a “champion of the effort to get a constitutional amendment on the ballot to allow casino gambling in Kentucky.” The Lexington newspaper also applauded “…Thayer’s admirable efforts to improve transparency in campaign finance disclosure.” Additionally, they said that Senator Thayer has “pushed for … Continued
Thayer Prefiles Bill to Eliminate Office of State Treasurer FRANKFORT — On December 15, State Senator Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) prefiled legislation for the 2012 Regular Session of the General Assembly to eliminate the office of State Treasurer. The constitutional amendment, titled BR 821 until session convenes in January, will allow voters to decide if the … Continued
Op-ed by Sen. Damon Thayer FRANKFORT –On December 9th and 10th, I joined my Senate Republican Majority Caucus colleagues in Frankfort to discuss the upcoming 2011 Regular Session of the General Assembly and focus on our legislative priorities. According to the Kentucky Constitution the session can only last 30 days, meaning we have a small … Continued
Thayer: Coal Important to All Kentuckians Frankfort – In my Senate district in central and northern Kentucky, when we think about coal, we consider its role in the economy of the eastern and western parts of the state. We don’t realize how important coal is to the economic growth of our local communities, but without … Continued
THAYER RAISES OVER $157,000 FOR RE-ELECTION EFFORT Campaign Has Over $130,000 Cash On-Hand GEORGETOWN, KY….Senator Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) announced today that his campaign fund, Thayer for Senate, has raised $157,256.42 and has $130,314.32 cash on hand for his 2008 re-election effort. Annual finance reports were due yesterday to the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. “I … Continued
October 5, 2006- For immediate Release For more information- KLC Communications 859.977.3700 REP. ROB WILKEY AND SEN. DAMON THAYER NAMED CO-WINNERS OF ‘BIG HITTER FOR KENTUCKY CITIES’ AWARD LEXINGTON, Ky. – In an unprecedented move, the Kentucky League of Cities bestowed its annual “Big Hitter for Kentucky Cities” award on a pair of recipients: Representative … Continued