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 […]
Andy Beshear appears with Biden Energy Secretary who laughed about increasing oil production while gas prices skyrocketed
Frankfort, Ky. (March 2, 2022) – Today, the Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) criticized Governor Andy Beshear for appearing with Biden Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, who has yet to present a plan for reducing gas prices or restoring American energy independence. “Since taking office, President Biden and Secretary Granholm have demonized traditional energy sources and haven’t […]
Greg Stumbo Fact Checked His Own Ad and Found it False
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 4, 2016 CONTACT: Tres Watson, RPK Communications Director, (859) 803-0447 Greg Stumbo Fact Checked His Own Ad and Found it False FRANKFORT- The Republican Party of Kentucky attacked Greg Stumbo Friday for being “just plain dishonest” about in a new ad and in public statements. The criticism comes 4 days […]
RPK Blasts Cluster Howard for Past Praise of Obama
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 28, 2016 CONTACT: Tres Watson, RPK Communications Director, (859) 803-0447 RPK Blasts Cluster Howard for Past Praise of Obama FRANKFORT – The Republican Party of Kentucky Friday said Cluster Howard had abandoned the people of the 91st District years before taking office when he celebrated Barack Obama’s victory in the […]
RPK On Air Supporting Candidates in 17 State House Districts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2016 CONTACT: Tres Watson, RPK Communications Director, (502) 875-5130 RPK On Air Supporting Candidates in 17 State House Districts FRANKFORT- The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) revealed Thursday that they are currently on-air with radio ads supporting 17 State House candidates across the state. The buys are in addition to […]