#NEW | The Cook Political Report, well known for its race ratings has shifted the open #ky06 matchup between Republican Ralph Alvarado & Democrat Zach Dembo from solid 🔴 to likely 🔴. Meaning the Republican nominee is favored to win, but small upsets can still happen.

#ICYMI | Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman endorses Charles Booker for #kysen.

#INBOX | Kentucky’s constitutional officers jointly asked the state Supreme Court to rehear their arguments in the State Fair Board & Executive Branch Ethics Commission cases. They argue the Court should respect their statutory responsibilities as independently elected officers from the Governor.

#NEW | Gov. Andy Beshear’s term ends in December 2027. Tuesday he was asked what set of policies he wants the next Democratic nominee for #kygov to have: “Those that are rumored right now are both really qualified, at least on the Democratic side…”

#NEW | The 2026 Fancy Farm speaker list is here! Since the publishing of this list to the media, Democratic Lt. Gov.Jacqueline Coleman has confirmed to speak this year. There are also several pending speakers so far: Beshear, McConnell, Paul, Booker, SOS Adams, Auditor Ball & Treasurer Metcalf.

#MORE | Mitch McConnell says he “still has unfinished business to complete and he has every intention of finishing the job and will be back on the Senate floor soon.” #kysen

#INBOX | Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell releases a photo & statement + note from the attending physician: McConnell was hospitalized after a fall four weeks ago. Doctors found no major injuries, treated him for pneumonia, and cleared him to continue physical therapy to reduce future fall risk.

#NEW | Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear officially asked Mitch McConnell via public letter, to share an update on the current status of his health. #kysen #kygov

#INBOX | Former Senate candidate Amy McGrath endorses Charles Booker Kentucky’s Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. After a heated primary election season between Booker and McGrath, Booker won the Dem's nomination with 47% of the vote in a field of seven candidates. #kysen

How did Crystal Rogers’ case help shape new Kentucky law? This week on #InFocusKY, I speak with her mother Sherry Ballard and the sponsor of the Crystal Rogers Act, State Rep. Candy Massaroni. Also Kayla Moody joins me for context & analysis. ⏰: Sunday, 10am & 3pm ET 📺; Spectrum cable channel 1

Happy 4th of July EVERYONE! 🇺🇸🧨🎆

Where’s Mitch McConnell? Gov. Andy Beshear said he has received "no information & no updates” about the health of McConnell, after reports that the Kentucky Republican was admitted to the hospital on 6/14. Senate records show McConnell has not cast a vote on the Senate floor since 6/11.

SUNDAY on “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: We’re highlighting the bluegrass boom with Kentucky Tourism. MY GUESTS: Ky Tourism, Arts & Heritage cabinet Secretary Lindy Casebier & House Tourism & Outdoor Recreation chair, State Rep. Kimberly King (R). HOW TO WATCH: 📺: Spectrum cable channel 1 ⏰: 10am & 3pm ET

#NEW | Hadley Duvall, a nationally recognized advocate for reproductive rights & survivors of sexual assault + native Kentuckian, is endorsing @jacquelinecoleman.bsky.social for Governor of Kentucky. Coleman is the 1st major candidate to enter the 2027 #kygov’s race.

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY: We discuss strengthening Ky’s theft by deception laws to help protect you from predatory rental & real estate scams. MY GUESTS: State Rep. Marianne Proctor & Kentucky Realtors president Ann Elizabeth Delahanty. HOW TO WATCH: ⏰: 10a & 3p ET 📺: Spectrum cable channel 1

SUNDAY on #InFocusKY: We’re discussing the expansion of KCTCS’ prison education programs in collaboration with KY Dept. of Corrections. MY GUESTS: HB 5 sponsor State Rep. Jennifer Decker and KCTCS President Ryan Quarles. HOW TO WATCH: ⏰: 10am & 3pm ET 📺: Spectrum News (channel 1)

#NEW | President Trump talks about Kentucky’s 2 U.S. Senators. Trump on McConnell: “He’s an angry guy…You know he got thrown out of his job…He didn’t do a good job…Mitch McConnell’s a bad guy…And I thought he was lousy at his job.” Trump on Paul: “I think Rand Paul's come a long way.” #kysen

#NEW | Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Derby and Belmont winner Golden Tempo, the only woman to have trained a horse that won two legs of the Triple Crown, has been named to Time Magazine's inaugural Time 100 Sports List. The Time 100 Sports List will appear in the June 22, 2026, issue of TIME.

#NEW | NASA announced the crew of Artemis III this week. 2 members have Kentucky connections: Commander Randy Bresnik (born at Ft. Knox, though Santa Monica, California is his hometown) & Andre Douglas (his wife is from Owensboro).

#BREAKING | Demetrus Liggins has resigned as Fayette County Public Schools superintendent. The Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m. to address the resignation notice and discuss interim leadership for the district.

SUNDAY on #InFocusKY: We discuss the ‘Food is Medicine’ initiative that is a spectrum of food-based interventions integrated into health care to prevent, manage or treat chronic diseases. MY GUESTS: State Sen. Shelley Funk Frommeyer & Registered Dietitian Lauren Marshall Spectrum News: 10a & 3p ET

#NEW | Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear lit up the Governor’s Mansion Monday night in rainbow colors to officially kick off Pride Month. In a post on social media, Governor Beshear said that every person should be accepted and celebrated for who they are. #AndyBeshear #lgtbq #PrideMonth #June #ky

President Trump nominates Kentucky businessman and former 2026 #kysen candidate @NateMorris to serve as Ambassador to the Republic of Columbia. Next, Morris must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

#INBOX | Ketucky Gov. Andy Beshear has endorsed Charles Booker, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Kentucky. #kysen

SUNDAY ON #InFocusKY: We discuss how K-12 public education systems are governed, from SBDM councils to local boards, district leadership & statewide oversight bodies. GUESTS: Fayette County Superintendent Demetrus Liggins & Senate education chairman Stephen West. 📺10am & 3pm ET - Spectrum News 1

I meant to post this last night. 🌈 spotted in Lexington Wednesday night around 7pm ET after some rain showers sprinkled through the city. #kywx

#INBOX | Congressman Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) has endorsed Charles Booker, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Kentucky. #kysen

Well dang. Lexington’s KSBar closing as full-time sports bar.

#INBOX | Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear endorses Zach Dembo for Congress in the 6th District Congressional race. #ky06

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: We discuss HB 2 from #kyga26 that aligns Ky with new federal requirements, including work or community engagement rules for many recipients. MY GUESTS: State Rep. Ken Fleming (R) & Emily Beauregard of KY Voices for Health. ⏰: 10am & 3pm ET 📺: Spectrum News 1