For the first time in the Republican gubernatorial campaign, the top two candidates appeared on stage together, allowing Kentucky voters to hear from both in the same setting outside of their respective campaign events. Former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft and Attorney General Daniel Cameron — polling at 24% and 30%, respectively — took the […]
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GOP gubernatorial race ‘in flux’ as candidates debate sans Cameron, Craft
Candidates were cordial and engaged on night two of Northern Kentucky’s Republican gubernatorial primary debate. While the four participating candidates agreed on many topics, their differences came through in their answers. Auditor Mike Harmon, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, Somerset Mayor Alan Keck and former Northern Kentucky attorney Eric Deters were present at the Lincoln Grant […]
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The Frankfort LINK: GOP holds first gubernatorial debate
Welcome back to another episode of the Frankfort LINK. In today’s episode, we will discuss the first Republican gubernatorial debate held on March 7 at the Henry Clay Event Center in Louisville. Four Republican candidates took to the debate stage: Attorney General Daniel Cameron, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, State Auditor Mike Harmon, and Somerset Mayor […]
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This gubernatorial candidate says he’ll pass medical marijuana if elected
Speaking on the steps of the Kentucky capitol Tuesday, Agriculture Commissioner and Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles said he’ll pass medical marijuana if elected governor. “It’s time for Kentucky to pass a responsible medical marijuana piece of legislation that helps benefit patients across Kentucky,” Quarles said. Quarles’ pitch is part of his plan to present […]
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Kentucky food banks treated to ‘sweet’ donation
Candy manufacturer Perfetti Van Melle is donating more than 54,000 pounds of candy to food banks throughout Kentucky, including God’s Pantry Food Bank in Lexington, Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland in Elizabethtown and Northern Kentucky Area Development District food pantry in Independence. “Through our Kentucky Hunger Initiative, we mostly highlight donations of fresh, Kentucky farm produce […]
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AG Commissioner Ryan Quarles officially launches governor bid
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles officially launched his campaign for governor Wednesday in Georgetown near his family farm after making the announcement in May. Quarles said Wednesday he would run a “people first” campaign. He also attacked Gov. Andy Beshear’s record and decision-making during the COVID-19 Pandemic. “Folks, just because we live through a once in […]
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Kentucky AG commissioner announces governor candidacy
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles announced his candidacy for the 2023 gubernatorial race. Quarles has been serving as the AG commissioner since 2016. He made the announcement on WKYT News’ Kentucky Newsmakers with Bill Bryant last week. Quarles also made it official by registering with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. He said he has […]
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Kentucky Approves More Than 42,000 Acres of Hemp for Planting in 2019
Growth in Acres Reflects Excitement Amid Farm Bill Passage Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has announced the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) approved 1,035 applications to cultivate up to 42,086 acres of industrial hemp in 2019. The KDA also approved 2.9 million square feet of greenhouse space for hemp cultivation. “The numbers tell you what you […]
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How To Tell What a Credit Card Skimmer Looks Like
Opinion-Editorial: Beware The Skimmer By Ryan Quarles, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Summer is a great time to make memories with family and friends. Whether you are spending your summer out on the farm, driving to your local ice cream shop, or hitting the road for a vacation, Kentuckians should be on the lookout for preying […]