Mitch McConnell: “Even Sen. McConnell conceded that repeal of regulations such as the stream protection rule will not bring back coal…”

But, my, how times have changed. Today, western Kentucky is a conservative Republican sea of red.

When I first attended forty-two years ago, Fancy Farm was a pretty lonely place to be a Republican.

So I hate that I’ll miss the fun this year, but I’m sending my best wishes to the St. Jerome community for a successful picnic.

I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I'll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business.