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Kentucky Politics Reporter @courierjournal | avid coffee drinker, reader, among other things | hinc itur ad astra 📩 [email protected]
Louisville, KY
Joined October 2020
Time for some ✨personal news✨: It’s my first day as the Politics Reporter for @courierjournal! My dream job was to report on state politics, so I’m incredibly excited to start this role. Got any tips, or want to say hi? Reach out to me at hpinski@gannett.com.
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What were some of the featured zingers during the 145th annual Fancy Farm Picnic? Here’s a roundup of some of the jokes and speeches.
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Kentucky's politicians came out swinging on stage in West Kentucky at the 145th Fancy Farm Picnic. Here's what they said.
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Political speeches are about to start, and the traditional rowdiness is already drawing from the crowd
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The Fancy Farm props are starting to arrive.
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McConnell is speaking right now. “I’ve heard that one of the candidates running for my office wants to be different,” McConnell said. “Now, I’m wondering how you would want to be different from the longest-serving leader in American history?”.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has showed up to the Graves County Republican Party Breakfast. All three high-profile GOP candidates running to replace him — Rep. Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron, and Nate Morris — are speaking this afternoon at Fancy Farm.
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Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has showed up to the Graves County Republican Party Breakfast. All three high-profile GOP candidates running to replace him — Rep. Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron, and Nate Morris — are speaking this afternoon at Fancy Farm.
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Politics, Pork & Power: The annual Fancy Farm Picnic has long been the political event of the summer. But in the modern political world, is it still relevant? . Here’s what folks on both sides of the aisle had to say.
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The annual Fancy Farm picnic has long been Kentucky's political event of the summer. But in the modern political world, does it still have value?
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This was a fun one to write and (kinda?) a break from the politics beat. Looking for some Frankfort fun? I put my knowledge and experience to the test of Kentucky’s capital and rounded up some things to do and places to visit.
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Frankfort isn't just Kentucky's capital. It's also home to great distilleries, restaurants, parks and more.
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Rep. James Comer had a quick rise to power. Has he used his position to help Kentucky?. Democrats say he’s used his position to “help himself.” Comer’s supporters say he’s kept Kentucky’s interests at mind and has secured local wins.
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U.S. Rep. James Comer has gained national attention for his high-profile investigations into the Bidens. Has he used it to help his home state?
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RT @LucasAulbach: One of the first visible dominoes to fall as the federal bill that would cut public broadcasting funding advances https:/….
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The push to cut federal funding for public broadcasting stations is already having an impact in Kentucky ahead of the Fancy Farm political rally.
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Is Sen. Rand Paul eyeing another chance at the White House?. He said “it's too early to tell" if he'll make a bid in the 2028 presidential election, but he didn't rule out a future run.
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A national outlet recently named Sen. Rand Paul among a list of possible GOP contenders in the 2028 presidential election.
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Kentucky's 2026 primary election won't happen for almost a year, but Sen. Rand Paul already knows he's going to support Rep. Thomas Massie despite Massie’s ongoing feud with President Trump. “I've endorsed him,” Paul said. “We'll endorse him again.".
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Sen. Rand Paul will join Rep. Thomas Massie on a 10-city tour ahead of the 2026 primary election.
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RT @PubAffairsKET: Join Bill Bryant @kynewsmakers for Comment on Kentucky as he review's the week's news with @jess_m_clark of @KentuckyCIR….
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The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission found probable cause that Rep. Daniel Grossberg violated the ethics code on three different claims made during an almost year-long ethics investigation. It now moves forward with a public hearing.
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The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission found probable cause that Rep. Daniel Grossberg violated the states ethics code on three different counts.
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SCOOP: Nate Morris’ campaign is already spending big bucks in the 2026 U.S. Senate race. They’re launching a seven-figure ad buy that will be statewide and in every market in Kentucky, including TV, digital, and direct mail advertising.
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Nate Morris, who is running for outgoing U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat, is launching a seven-figure ad buy shortly after announcing his campaign.
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Back in the Chicago suburbs for the holiday weekend, and you already know what that means. A obligatory Biscuit picture 🐾
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The U.S. House gave its final passage on the reconciliation bill and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie was one of two “no” Republican votes.
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U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky was again one of two Republicans to vote against President Donald Trump's massive spending and policy bill.
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ICYMI: Kentucky’s new law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at colleges and universities went into effect earlier this week. Here’s how some higher education institutions have responded.
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Kentucky has a new law banning DEI initiatives at colleges and universities. Here's how they're responding.
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RT @LucasAulbach: And another headline via @HannahPinski: Morris said an invitation from the Kentucky GOP to speak at an upcoming party eve….
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An invite to an annual GOP dinner asks U.S. Senate candidates to refrain from "speaking ill" of Republicans not running in the 2026 primary.
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Here’s the story on today’s rally from @LucasAulbach and me: Nate Morris rolls out campaign alongside Charlie Kirk, with harsh shots at outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell .
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Nate Morris has branded himself as the political outsider in the race to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell. And he has Republican allies in his corner.
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Here in Shepherdsville this morning, where Nate Morris is kicking off his Senate campaign with Charlie Kirk. Looks like there’s over 1,000 people at the rally.
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