Very correct list. Would personally bump EP1 up like four spots and EP6 down a couple, but other than that no notes.

I love local journalism so much

The top opinion headline in The Washington Post right now, as written by one Kentucky governor. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

New: a congressional campaign fundraiser for GOP Rep. Ryan Dotson was held on the campus of a church he leads. Here's what the law & experts say: it's legal as long as no special benefits were conferred. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Sheeeeeesh www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Here's a breakdown of the proposal from a KY GOP lawmaker to force all local LEAs & KSP to partnet with ICE. It would allow those officers to act similar to ICE agents in certain circumstances. (& the email exchange that's garnered some attention) www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

A really big vote in Lexington city council yesterday, especially w/housing affordability as the top local issue. They rejected an 8-story development in a fast-changing area sandwiched between UK's campus and downtown Lexington. Vote was 7-8. www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

For the first time, Kentucky State University football will play for an NCAA title. Kentucky State is in the NCAA Division II playoffs, and head coach Felton Huggins Jr.'s team intends to make some noise in the postseason. “All we needed was a foot in the door": ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/nfl/a...

ICYMI: a story that ties together the many arrests of KY's biggest conservative influencer, "Papa" John Schnatter, Infowars, the state of social media, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, KY probation law & a whole lot more. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Horse trainer Dale Romans posts $750k raised in the early days of his Democratic bid for US Senate, according to his campaign.

Great story from @austin-horn.bsky.social about Kentucky's own Nick Sortor www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

From last night in New York: This Kentucky basketball team has no identity. The Wildcats are no closer to finding it than they were when the season started. And Mark Pope knows that as well as anyone. This was the scene in MSG after an embarrassing loss: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

NEW: Kentucky native Nick Sortor, 27, quickly climbed from little-known political operative to major MAGA figure on X. I went long on his path to the spotlight, what he & others make of it... as well as his arrest history & why he could be jailed if he returns home. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

"Partners in the venture include Peters; Turner; Joe Craft, CEO, Alliance Resource Partners... David Helmers of Railbird Festival; and Emily Cox, creative director of Pinnacle Nashville, Railbird Festival, Orion Amphitheater, Bonnaroo and more." www.kentucky.com/entertainmen...

Adrian is incredibly sharp, a great guy & the most knowledgeable Lexingtonian on city gov short of, like, maybe a handful of city officials/employees. He is gonna kill it at the H-L. Tell him all your secrets, gripes & observations, people & powerbrokers of Lexington.

Highly recommend the Lenderman demo/non-album corner of YouTube if you happen to need more of the Indie Man of the Hour youtu.be/_0VQTcmb2A0?...

President Trump disparaged Rep. Thomas Massie's recent marriage in a social media post, days before expected House vote on Epstein files release. “Anyway, have a great life Thomas and (?). His wife will soon find out that she’s stuck with a LOSER!” www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

New: KY House Democrats have selected their #3 leader. It's Joshua Watkins, a freshman rep from Louisville. He'll round out the new leadership slate alongside Pam Stevenson & Lindsey Burke. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

A shakeup in House Dems leadership, with Rep. Al Gentry stepping down to focus on an adaptive golf role. Lexington's Lindsey Burke, only on her second term, is now the number 2 House Dem in Frankfort (w/number 1 running for Senate). www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Kentucky Hemp/CBD advocates defending products with some amount of THC were dealt "a body blow" with the passage of the government funding bill. What's next for them? They hope the new ban (takes effect in 1 year) will die another day. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

New: Rep. Massie on how new Epstein docs are "a wash" for Trump, pitch to GOP colleagues on voting for his petition - Trump can't protect them in 2030. "In a debate, somebody can say, ‘Why should we trust you? You voted to cover up for pedophiles.'" www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

All 3 top KY Senate Republicans running to replace Mitch McConnell have filed their financial disclosures. One of them reported assets of $44M-$114M. All are pretty interesting. Here's what the reports say: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

New: Dale Romans is running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Kentucky. The 59-y/o horse trainer has lifetime winnings of $127M. He thinks a Manchin-esque approach to governing could win over KY. “I would like to be just like he was in Washington.” www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Really don't think you can afford to put Oweh, Dioubate & a non-shooting big in the same lineup (& given our roster makeup, maybe not even Oweh & Dioubate together)

1st half: - protect Jaland Lowe at all costs - Brown should be mentioned in the breath as Peterson/Dybantsa/Boozer in '26 class - UofL a final four team (as is UK when healthy) - is Kam Williams really not a rotation guy?

The H-L crew at the Yum Center will be posting here all night. Follow along: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

Saturday will be the second Saturday without college football televised by the ESPN family of networks on YouTube TV. I am standing strong with YouTube TV. I'm not giving another penny to Disney and ESPN (if I can help it).

Hard to overstate how insane this stat is: Exit survey in 1983 showed most KY voters had personally met Collins. “It was like in the ‘80s. I remember the pollsters being shocked by that, but it was because she was everywhere. Nobody could outwork her.” www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Sheriff’s deputies euthanized five monkeys that got loose when the truck carrying them overturned on a Mississippi highway on Tuesday after the driver mistakenly told them that the primates were infected with Covid-19, hepatitis C and herpes when they were not, the authorities said.

If Sun-, Mon-, or Tues- the -day do be, The game is on Peacock or perhaps N- and/or ABC; If Wednesday has come round again, 'Tis wise to check ESPN; Yet if it be long weekend time, Search Disney's sports verticals, but first try searching Prime

An offseason full of hype for Trent Noah is over. Let the in-season excitement begin. Noah got the start for Kentucky basketball — and made an impact — in the Wildcats' statement exhibition win over No. 1 Purdue last night: ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

Not convinced this Purdue team is #1 but god it is such a cleansing experience to be watching UK basketball rn

Great get here from Sylvia

I have bittersweet news to share: November 7th will be my last day at CivicLex. I'll share my next steps soon, but I want to first say thanks to everyone who ever read the newsletter and shared it, who invited me to speak to your class, your neighborhood, your organization about my work...

It’s beginning to look a lot like 2020 — at least in one Kentucky Democratic primary. Charles Booker is seriously considering a third run for U.S. Senate in 2026, according to a source familiar with his thinking. New from @austin-horn.bsky.social:

After Senate vote today, Chad Meredith will be Kentucky's newest federal judge, serving the Eastern District of KY. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Always a pleasure to encounter the late KY gov candidate "Ray I Am A Democrat Adkins"

Daniel Cameron's #kysen campaign drops a memo this morning: "Our message to the Insider and donor class is that you have been BAMBOOZLED by two candidates who grossly misrepresented their political strengths." Cameron's campaign has a clear polling lead, but lags behind in $.

Who is Ed Gallrein? More on the new Trump-endorsed challenger for Rep. Thomas Massie. Plus, why some think he can build an "unholy alliance" between chamber types & MAGA and others say Massie's reputation will withstand the Trump attacks. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

New in the Letcher County prison saga: Rep. Hal Rogers puts language in bill denying the Trump admin's request to rescind funding & diverting all lawsuits to EKY. But it's one of several appropriations bills held up in the CR/shutdown debate. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

New: a KY state rep from Louisville is serving 10 days of home incarceration this week for a 2024 DUI arrest (her 2nd offense). She was granted work release & has some committee meetings this week. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

A life update: I married my best friend last weekend! So grateful for Katie, our witnesses & co-conspirators that descended on Lexington, and all the people that have shaped us. Love you all - but I love her extra.

They’re everywhere! My very smart mom got got by this super similar one

Here's the latest on fundraising in KY's congressional races: - Alvarado leads all ($377k) in KY06, but GOP candidates Gordon & Dotson make big bets on themselves - Dembo ($289k) breaks out among Ds this quarter with an initial burst - Massie sets $ record www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Some top lines from last night's #kysen finance report drop: - Barr still in the lead with $6.7M - Morris loaned his campaign $3M, raised $1M - looks likely to reload - Cameron still lagging in funds despite leading clearly in the polls Still no Dem numbers up. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Will wait to more fully comb through all reports, but one max donor ($3,500) that catches the eye on #kysen candidate Nate Morris' FEC report: Kelly Craft. Craft fell to current #kysen candidate Daniel Cameron in the '23 GOP gov primary race.

New: we had another KY-06 Republican candidate announce he's seeking to replace Rep. Andy Barr this morning. Greg Plucinski, a retired pharmaceutical exec, just made the KY-06 primary a four-person race. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Campaign for #kysen candidate Daniel Cameron put out a poll showing: - Cameron 39% - Rep. Andy Barr 22% - Nate Morris 8% - undecided 27% The former KY AG who is well-known across the state but has been fundraising less than Rep. Andy Barr or Nate Morris.

NEW: Lots of insights from Kentucky basketball Pro Day. Who stood out, what's the chatter from UK practice, updates on Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh and much more from tonight's session in front of 30+ NBA scouts. Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...