RPK praises Treasurer Ball for quick action to rectify Beshear Administration’s mistake
Frankfort, Ky. (May 4, 2022) – The Republican Party of Kentucky is praising State Treasurer Allison Ball after she stopped payment on several improper motor vehicle tax refunds issued by Governor Beshear’s Administration. “The Beshear Administration is so incompetent that they can’t even issue checks correctly,” RPK Communications Director Sean Southard said. “Instead of admitting […]
Andy Beshear and the Democrats abandon Kentucky
Frankfort, Ky. (May 2, 2022) – While the eyes of the nation turn to the Commonwealth for the fastest two minutes in sports at the running of the Kentucky Derby, newspapers across the state are chronicling how Kentucky Democrats have already forfeited this fall’s election competition. “Andy Beshear and Kentucky Democrats have abandoned Kentucky,” RPK Communications […]
ICYMI: WSJ Editorial Board praises Republican tax cut, writes Beshear is “more concerned with preserving spending”
Frankfort, Ky. (April 18, 2022) – The Wall Street Journal editorial board criticized Governor Andy Beshear for vetoing tax reform and praised Kentucky Republicans for overriding him in the newspaper’s weekend edition. The editorial board called Kentucky’s new tax reform law “responsible,” and added that Governor Beshear and Kentucky Democrats “may regret aligning themselves against the […]
Andy Beshear sat on the sidelines during budget session, Republican Party of Kentucky says
Frankfort, Ky. (April 11, 2022) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement during Governor Beshear’s press conference about the Republican budget. “Once again, Governor Beshear stands at a podium painting a picture of his leadership that doesn’t match reality,” RPK spokesperson Sean Southard said. “The Governor spent the entire legislative session on the […]
Beshear veto on bipartisan election reform bill underscores weak record on election security
Frankfort, Ky. (April 8, 2022) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement after Governor Beshear vetoed Senate Bill 216, a bipartisan election reform bill that required a full transition to paper ballots by January 1, 2024, and places voting machines under video surveillance during non-voting hours of election periods. “Governor Andy Beshear just […]
Republican Party of Kentucky issues statement on Governor Beshear’s veto of income tax cut
Frankfort, Ky. (April 8, 2022) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement after Governor Beshear vetoed House Bill 8, which cut the income tax for Kentuckians. “With the highest inflation rate since 1982, Kentucky Republicans led the charge in cutting the income tax rate to deliver relief to Kentucky workers and families. Andy […]
Beshear continues to mislead the public on the Republican record on education
Frankfort, Ky. (April 8, 2022) – Governor Beshear continues to mislead the public about the Republican legislature’s record on education, the Republican Party of Kentucky said today. “Yesterday, Andy Beshear continued to mislead the public about the Republican record on education and on raises for public school teachers during this legislative session,” RPK spokesperson Sean Southard […]
Andy Beshear can’t hide from his treatment of religious institutions during the pandemic
RPK says Governor’s signature doesn’t erase his actions during the pandemic Frankfort, Ky. (April 5, 2022) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement after Governor Beshear signed House Bill 43, which requires houses of worship to be treated like other essential services during states of emergency. “With this signature, Andy Beshear has suddenly […]
Republican Party of Kentucky statement on the passing of Senator Joe Bowen
Frankfort, Ky. (March 8, 2022) – Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Mac Brown issued the following statement upon learning about the passing of former State Senator Joe Bowen of Owensboro: “The Republican Party of Kentucky joins the Owensboro community in mourning the loss of former state senator Joe Bowen,” Chairman Brown said. “While in the General […]