> Could this be the year a Democrat wins the Central Kentucky’s congressional seat? https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/09/could-this-be-the-year-a-democrat-wins-the-central-kentuckys-congressional-seat/

While I do believe in miracles, I am not holding my breath on this one. This Andy Barr's old territory.

#RepublicanLite #useless #KentuckyProud

Could this be the year a Democrat wins the Central Kentucky’s congressional seat? • Kentucky Lantern

Zach Dembo can flip Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District, Democrats say. However, Republicans believe the seat is solid red territory. 

Kentucky Lantern

#SaveYouAClick: it's BAD, very bad.

>How bad is food insecurity in Kentucky? New study shows changes in last decade
https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article315921036.html#storylink=cpy

#hunger #FoodInsecurity #KentuckyProud #BadEconomy

> Kentucky man accused of scamming rare bourbon buyers with juice https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/kentucky-man-accused-of-scamming-rare-bourbon-buyers-with-juice/

There really is a sucker born every minute.

#KentuckyProud #bourbon #scams #crime #whiskey

Meanwhile in the #BadEconomy. Again, the cruelty to the poor is the point.

> Some Kentucky drinking water utilities have ‘punitive’ disconnection policies, report finds https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/29/some-kentucky-drinking-water-utilities-have-punitive-disconnection-policies-report-finds/

#KentuckyProud #fuckery #water

Some Kentucky drinking water utilities have ‘punitive’ disconnection policies, report finds • Kentucky Lantern

Drinking water utilities in Kentucky disconnected ratepayers who owed less than $50 among other “unreasonably punitive” practices by utilities.

Kentucky Lantern

#SaveYouAClick: list included, for KY, three locations, kind of middle of nowhere TBH. I may take a drive anyhow to check.

> Retro Pizza Hut revival: See which Kentucky locations made the list https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/retro-pizza-hut-revival-see-which-kentucky-locations-made-the-list/

#PizzaHut #retro #KentuckyProud #restaurants #pizza 🍕

It IS Kentucky. You can't keep them dumb if you fund #education properly.

> Most Kentucky School Districts Will Receive Less in State SEEK Payments Next Year https://kypolicy.org/seek-payments-decline-in-2027/

#schools #BadEconomy #GOP #PartyOfStupid #YouGetWhatYouVoteFor #KentuckyProud

Most Kentucky School Districts Will Receive Less in State SEEK Payments Next Year - Kentucky Center for Economic Policy

Two-thirds of Kentucky school districts expect to receive less from the state to support the core funding formula in 2027.

Kentucky Center for Economic Policy

See? Be like these fine patriotic Americans who say fuck it to the gas prices to travel anyhow. USA USA USA!

> More than 500,000 Kentuckians among 45 million Americans planning travel over Memorial Day weekend https://nkytribune.com/2026/05/more-than-500000-kentuckians-among-45-million-americans-planning-travel-over-memorial-day-weekend/

#BadEconomy #MemorialDay #holidays #travel #tourism #gas #fuel #BigOil #KentuckyProud

More than 500,000 Kentuckians among 45 million Americans planning travel over Memorial Day weekend - NKyTribune

When 45 million Americans take to the roads, skies, rails and sea for the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, more than 500,000 Kentuckians are expected to be among them, according to AAA. “Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer travel season,” said Lori Weaver Hawkins, public and government affairs manager, AAA Blue Grass....

NKyTribune

> Marjorie Taylor Greene erupts after Thomas Massie loses primary: ‘Future of Republican Party destroyed’ https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/us-news/marjorie-taylor-greene-erupts-after-thomas-massie-loses-primary-future-of-republican-party-destroyed/

Not surprised Massie lost his primary. KY is not just #GOP country, it's hard #PendejoInChief country. As I said yesterday, whoever won, we're still getting an #asshole in office.

As for MGT, she resigned her seat rather than lose to a Trump backed candidate.

#PartyOfStupid #primary #KentuckyProud

Marjorie Taylor Greene erupts after Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary: 'Future of Republican Party destroyed'

Rep. Greene decried the downfall of libertarian-leaning Rep. Thomas Massie, whose defeat was the crown jewel of President Trump’s so-called revenge tour.

New York Post

> High voter turn-out upsets Fiscal Court, reaffirms Richmond incumbents
https://www.theedgebereaky.com/high-voter-turn-out-upsets-fiscal-court-reaffirms-richmond-incumbents/?ref=the-edge-newsletter

It went about how I expected. Agee had a ton of lawn signs, so I am sure part of her victory was just name recognition. You could not go anywhere in town without seeing her face and name. Otherwise, some balance as some incumbents lost, others held on.

#primary #MadisonCounty #KentuckyProud

High voter turn-out upsets Fiscal Court, reaffirms Richmond incumbents

Local primary election results

The Edge

> Kentucky’s average price for gallon of gas at $4.16 ahead Memorial Day weekend travel period https://nkytribune.com/2026/05/kentuckys-average-price-for-gallon-of-gas-at-4-16-ahead-memorial-day-weekend-travel-period/

It was about $4.24 locally as of last night.

#BadEconomy #BigOil #KentuckyProud #fuel #gas