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Just one Dem — the one running against Rep. Comer in Kentucky's 1st — showed up at Fancy Farm and faced an overwhelmingly GOP crowd.

“What bothers me is that there weren’t Democrats there showing support. He did a good job, he deserved a big round of applause, and they weren’t there to give it.”

Tis' the season to roast your political enemies fa la la la la

NEW from @thegallerypass.bsky.social: My Fancy Farm 2025 preview.

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If my name were on the ballot in Western Kentucky, you’d see me at Fancy Farm.

If Democrats want to make real inroads beyond our cities, we have to show up. Even when it’s uncomfortable.

The CJ just attached this 339-word gambling disclaimer at the end of their 310-word story on the NuLu goat races.

Fancy Farm 2025 is shaping up to be a Republican free-for-all • Kentucky Lantern This weekend, Kentucky politicians hoping to make an impression with voters will travel to West Kentucky for the annual Fancy Farm Picnic.

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says he has a schedule conflict and will not be attending Fancy Farm this weekend in Graves County.

The Fancy Farm political picnic didn’t change. The KY Democratic Party did. | Opinion It’s not about whether Fancy Farm is relevant. It’s about which political party is willing to show up.

Op-Ed: If Kentucky Democrats think Fancy Farm is outdated, it's only because they've given up on reaching rural voters. www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article311490388.html

Who's running for what now? + a Fancy Farm update!

NEW edition of The Gallery Pass:

Who's running for what now? The first of many looks at who is currently planning on running for political office in 2026.

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scoop: Gannett is offering buyouts to its staff, per email just now from CEO Mike Reed. "...We need to adjust our organization to efficiently meet the needs of our business today...as we continue to use A.I. and leverage automation to realize efficiencies."

I’ve been blown away by how much y’all have been willing to give to get me to Fancy Farm.

Thank you so much, and please consider chipping in a few dollars if you can 👇🏻

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Louisville Public Media has now raised:

$444,000.

In a little more than one day. Dunno, I’m pretty speechless. And I guess I’ll still be employed here for awhile. Can’t thank everybody enough who donated!

FYI: Anything I get over the amount I need to cover Fancy Farm will be donated to support public media in Ky.

I’ve been blown away by how much y’all have been willing to give to get me to Fancy Farm.

Thank you so much, and please consider chipping in a few dollars if you can 👇🏻

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We’re now approaching $300K raised just since this morning… 😮

How are Ky. universities implementing anti-DEI law? + help get Olivia to Fancy Farm!

New @thegallerypass.bsky.social: How Kentucky colleges are handling the new anti-DEI law and help get me to Fancy Farm!!

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This explains the failure to communicate since 12/10/19: Reading a Kentucky cabinet leader's personnel file, we find a memo that says don't talk to reporters; refer press inquiries to the governor's press secretary.

Once upon a time, we had access to state government offices and officials. ^JC

A portion of I-65 is soon to be closed in downtown Louisville as it gets some repairs. Here's a video breaking down what to expect: https://shorturl.at/DlSVe 

Following today’s SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship, Kentucky U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (who is running for #KYSen) has introduced a constitutional amendment that “ends birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants.”

LGBTQ kids lose at the Supreme Court—and parental rights win "The damage to America’s public education system will be profound."

What counts as religious infringement? According to conservative Supreme Court justices, a child's mere exposure to teachings that run afoul of their parents' beliefs. The court today transformed religious freedom—and public schools—to the detriment of queer kids. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Will transgender Kentuckians on Medicaid lose some health care? It is unclear. - Queer Kentucky New Kentucky law targeting trans Medicaid care takes effect Friday, leaving access in limbo.

New Kentucky law targeting trans Medicaid care takes effect Friday, leaving access in limbo. ✍️ @oliviakrauth.bsky.social
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KY entrepreneur Nate Morris launches ‘referendum’ on McConnell bid for U.S. Senate Who is Nate Morris? Lexington entrepreneur says he’s running to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell in GOP primary against Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron.

Lexington tech entrepreneur Nate Morris is running for KY's open US Senate seat in 2026.

He joins a crowding GOP field with former AG Daniel Cameron and Rep. Andy Barr. Claims the race will be a "referendum" on McConnell, who is not seeking reelection.

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Will transgender Kentuckians on Medicaid lose some health care? It is unclear. - Queer Kentucky New Kentucky law targeting trans Medicaid care takes effect Friday, leaving access in limbo.

NEW for @queerkentucky.bsky.social: As dozens of new laws go into effect Friday, will transgender Kentuckians on Medicaid lose access to gender-affirming health care?

No one seems to know.

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#NEW | Here’s the people Fancy Farm organizers say invitations have been sent to asking them to participate in the political speaking at the 145th St. Jerome Picnic in Fancy Farm, KY, on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

#BREAKING: Rep. Thomas Massie on the U.S. strikes in #Iran.

Grossberg left a few minutes ago and the commission is in open session.

Grossberg’s lawyer said they cannot make public comment.

I’ve been in Frankfort for KLEC’s meeting today. However, most of it has been executive session and we are past the three-hour mark.

Grossberg and his counsel have been in the meeting room with the commission for most of this time, save for a few 5-10 minute breaks.

BREAKING: Mass. Judge Blocks NIH Grant Cuts, Calls Them 'Discrimination' - Law360 A Massachusetts federal judge on Monday blocked the National Institutes of Health from cutting hundreds of grant programs to universities, hospitals and other organizations, saying that in his 40 year...

#BREAKING: A Mass. federal judge on Monday blocked the NIH from cutting hundreds of grant programs to universities, hospitals and other organizations, saying in his 40 years on the bench he had never seen such "palpable" racial and LGBTQ discrimination from the govt. www.law360.com/articles/235...

Judge denies Louisville Democrat's plea to end ethics investigation into his conduct • Kentucky Lantern Judge denies Rep. Daniel Grossberg's motion to halt ethics investigation into his conduct.

Louisville Democrat Daniel Grossberg fails to halt investigation against him on eve of Legislative Ethics Commission meeting.
Judge Thomas Wingate said Grossberg "failed to meet the standard for injunctive relief.”
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From today’s filing:

Embattled state Rep. Daniel
Grossberg has sued Ky. Legislative Ethics Commission and its members 👀