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Kentucky Senator Bourbon earns top honors at World Spirits Competition, ASCOT Awards

June 16, 2026June 15, 20260

Kentucky Senator Spirits, LLC announced Kentucky Senator Bourbon and Louisiana Senator Bourbon expressions have received multiple prestigious awards from two…

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Kentucky Senator Bourbon’s ‘Jim Bunning Release’ drives benefit for Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund

April 15, 2026April 14, 20260

The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund and Kentucky Senator Bourbon teamed up on a Single Barrel Bourbon offering to benefit fallen…

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‘The Jim Bunning Release’ — a vintage bourbon from Kentucky Senator Bourbon — on its way

March 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Staff report One of Northern Kentucky’s favorite sons, major league baseball player and U.S. Senator, Jim Bunning has been honored…

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Damon Thayer, co-founder of Kentucky Senator Bourbon, named to ’25 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame

June 23, 2025June 23, 20250

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has named Damon Thayer, co-founder of Kentucky Senator Bourbon and a longtime legislative advocate for the…

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Kentucky Senator Bourbon announces its sixth small-batch bottle, the John Edwards Release

March 19, 2025March 18, 20250

Kentucky Senator Bourbon has unveiled its sixth small batch of Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey: The John Edwards Release. These small…

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Former KY Senator Damon Thayer tells horsemen to get to know their legislators in HBPA address

February 27, 2025February 26, 20250

By Jennie Rees National Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association Damon Thayer, who recently completed a 22-year tenure in the Kentucky…

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Damon Thayer kicks into high gear on his entrepreneurial pursuits after 22 years as a state Senator

January 29, 2025January 28, 20251

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor If you’re wondering what Damon Thayer is doing with all his free time now that…

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Former KY Sen. Damon Thayer to deliver keynote address at National HBPA conference Feb. 25

January 17, 2025January 16, 20250

Former Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer, who served as a champion of horse racing during his 22-year tenure in the Kentucky…

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Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer ends 21 years in office, proud of accomplishments

April 17, 2024April 17, 20240

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While several lawmakers from both the Kentucky House and Senate are retiring at the end…

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Kentucky Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer presented with 2023 KY Chamber MVP Award

September 14, 2023September 13, 20230

Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in September by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO…

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Damon Thayer: Reflecting on the sacrifices of our fallen heroes as we approach Memorial Day

May 25, 20230

The arrival of Memorial Day each year is traditionally the start of summer, especially with students’ school years ending across…

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Kentucky Travel Industry Association honors Sen. Damon Thayer with ‘TALL’ award for second time

March 16, 2023March 15, 20230

At its recent Destination Frankfort ’23 legislative event the Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA) presented Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer…

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Senators McDaniel, Thayer among recipients of 2022 KY Association of Manufacturers LawMaker Awards

November 30, 2022November 29, 20220

The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is has announced the winners of the organization’s 2022 LawMaker Awards. The LawMaker Awards…

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Sen. Thayer appointed to Public Pension Oversight Board, responsible for eight retirement systems

June 19, 2022June 18, 20220

Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, has been appointed by Senate President Robert Stivers to the Public Pension Oversight…

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Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Jennie Reese and Joe Clabes features jockey Albarado, Damon Thayer

December 10, 2021December 9, 20210

Robby Albarado, rider of two Horses of the Year and two Preakness Stakes winners, will be in studio for the…

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Jennie Rees, Joe Clabes team up for KY Racing Spotlight on ESPN 680; Thayer among first guests

December 2, 2021December 1, 20210

Lucky 7 Stable’s Mike Mackin, horse owner/celebrity bettor Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, and Kentucky Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer…

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Damon Thayer: Digital connectivity is the fuel that drives Kentucky’s economic engine

November 10, 2021November 9, 20210

Recently, I participated in a virtual forum with Kentucky business and technology leaders to discuss the importance of digital connectivity…

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Kentucky Downs lands 13 horses in Breeders’ Cup — ‘a testament to the quality of the racing’

November 3, 2021November 2, 20210

By Jennie Rees Kentucky Downs Thirteen horses who competed at the FanDuel Meet at Kentucky Downs are entered in the…

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Kentucky Guild of Brewers presents its Champion of Craft Beer Award to Sen. Damon Thayer

June 27, 2021June 26, 20210

The Kentucky Guild of Brewers honored Senator Damon Thayer (R.-Georgetown) during its Annual Craft Bash Event with the 2021 Champion…

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Census results delayed — and therefore redistricting, though Kentucky population is shifting dramatically

June 17, 2021June 16, 20210

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the job redrawing Kentucky’s Congressional and legislative districts every 10 years is a difficult…

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Kentucky Senator Bourbon releases second small batch with limited edition William J. DeBoe

June 12, 2021June 10, 20210

Building on the success of its first release, Kentucky Senator Spirits, LLC is preparing a second Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey…

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Chamber’s first Eggs ‘N Issues webinar of the new year will preview General Assembly on Jan. 19

January 3, 2021January 2, 20210

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber)  has announced the date for its first Eggs ‘N Issues webinar of…

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