Republicans postpone review of a contract with president of Kentucky State Fair

Republicans on a legislative committee on Wednesday deferred review of a contract with the interim president and CEO of the Kentucky State Fair who was installed by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s latest appointees to the fair board last week.

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 789

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Republicans on a legislative committee on Wednesday deferred review of a contract with a president and CEO of the Kentucky State Fair after an interim was installed by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s latest appointees to the fair board last week.

The Government Contract Review Committee said it will review the contract during its Aug. 11 meeting — days before the Kentucky State Fair will begin in Louisville.

Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, said representatives …

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