McConnell statue gains bandwagon in legislature. But there are detractors.

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 874

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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FRANKFORT — The GOP-controlled Kentucky General Assembly has backed adding a statue of longtime Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to a prominent location in the state Capitol.

Late Wednesday night, the House and Senate agreed to changes to House Bill 757 to include that if a statue of McConnell were to be privately funded and donated, “the state curator shall accept that statue, monument, or object of art for display in the New …

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