Sen. Damon Thayer recognized by KY Thoroughbred Owners as Warner L. Jones Horseman of the Year
For his decades of championing horse racing and working to promote and improve the industry in the commonwealth and beyond,…
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Bill reforming state’s Horse Racing Commission to independent corporation, goes to Governor’s desk
The Kentucky General Assembly has advanced reforms to Kentucky’s Horse Racing Commission (HRC) with the passage of Senate Bill (SB)…
Governor Beshear expresses appreciation for service of lawmakers leaving office at end of 2024
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Several state lawmakers have announced they are not seeking reelection in 2024, some of whom…
Sen. Damon Thayer plans to bow out of state Senate, says ‘time is right,’ after 20+ years; succession open
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Republican Damon Thayer, Kentucky’s longest serving Senate majority floor leader, has decided not to…
Sen. Damon Thayer provides insight into NKY’s deep roots in horse industry; group explores possibilities
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Senator Damon Thayer gave a comprehensive presentation recently on Northern Kentucky’s deep horseracing history to…
Florence Rotary Club to feature Sen. Damon Thayer speaking on NKY’s rich horse industry on Monday
Staff report One of Kentucky’s signature industries, thoroughbred horse racing, has come roaring back with world-class horses, trainers, and jockeys…
Chris McDaniel: General Assembly takes swift action during special session to support fellow Kentuckians
Kentucky officials, residents, and many from outside our state’s borders turned their full attention to the desperate needs of our…
Damon Thayer: Reporting on the conclusion of Week 13 of ’22 General Assembly, final passage of budget
The session has now entered the veto recess period with the conclusion of week 13 of the 2022 Kentucky General…
Legislature passes bill overhauling pari-mutuel wagering, now goes to Governor for signature
By Jennie Rees Kentucky HBPA The legislation that standardizes the excise tax on every pari-mutuel wager placed in the state,…
Damon Thayer: Reporting on Week 11 of the regular session of the General Assembly, as Week 12 begins
Old State Capitol Day Week 11 of the 2022 regular session was unique in that the General Assembly gaveled in…
Sen. Damon Thayer: An update on Week 9 of the 2022 legislative session — two-thirds through
Two-thirds of the 2022 legislative session is behind us after crossing the 40-day mark of the 60-day session. What arguably…
Sen. Damon Thayer: A report from the Senate on Week 5 of the legislative session
The fifth week of the 2022 legislative session concluded with inclement weather moving into the Commonwealth on Thursday. I hope…
‘Idea whose time has come’: Add KTDF supplements to claiming races; makes the sport stronger
By Jennie Rees HBPA Kentucky Expanding purse supplements for Kentucky-breds to include claiming races would shore up the state’s year-round…
Commentary: Gov. Beshear’s unemployment insurance backlog is a national embarrassment
By Kentucky State Senators Rick Girdler, Paul Hornback, Damon Thayer and Max Wise As a direct result of Gov….
Gov. Andy Beshear, Rep. Koenig, others work to build support for sports wagering bill in the House
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Adam Koenig, R-Erlanger, were among the participants in a joint…
Dave Spaulding: It’s time to stop blocking gaming; at least, pass sports wagering; tell your legislator
Kentucky has a long history of gambling. Horses are part of our culture. We have a billion-dollar lottery and bingo at our…
Thayer receives KACP Outstanding Legislative Service Award for support of law enforcement
Kentucky Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer has received the Kentucky Association Chiefs of Police (KACP) Outstanding Legislative Services Award…
Northern Kentucky lawmakers provide insights to 2020 legislative session at October CBC Luncheon
The October Covington Business Council Luncheon focused on the 2020 legislative session. The forum included Rep. Adam Koenig, R-Erlanger, Sen….
Sen. Thayer is at Royal Ascot, but remains focused on legalization of sports wagering in Kentucky
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kentucky Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, was enjoying the pageantry of the Royal Ascot horse…
What really happens in the KY State Senate? Fourth grader Dacy Fallyn Freeman reports from Frankfort
By Dacy Fallyn Freeman Kid friendly news and politics reporter Dacy Fallyn Freeman (DFF) is a 4th grade student at…
Damon Thayer: Week six done; bills move steadily as work on budget and pension reform continues
Week six of the 2018 Legislative Session is in the books, and bills continued to move steadily through the Senate…
Toyota named official vehicle of Kentucky Speedway in announcement at TMMK plant in Georgetown
NKyTribune staff and Kentucky Speedway Kentucky Speedway Monday announced Toyota as the “Official Vehicle of Kentucky Speedway,” a partnership that…