Aaron Thompson

Congrats to @EKU on being named the No. 1 ranked large univeristy nationally for Military Friendly Schools!

Population loss is draining Eastern Kentucky of our most precious resource, our people. With the collapse of the coal industry and the loss of good jobs such as AK Steel’s Ashland Works, people don’t always have the opportunity to stay. Private sector investment and good-paying jobs are critical for this trend to stop.

The House Standing Committee on State Government, chaired by Rep. David Hale, meets again to receive HB 283 for consideration. Watch now: youtube.com/live/w31hTZWEu…

0-1 since this statement. Life comes at you fast

President Trump gives a shoutout to Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) who is running for US Senate in Kentucky Trump: “A wonderful man who’s been with me all the way. … All the way. He’s a good guy and a warrior.” Trump has yet to endorse a candidate in the Kentucky GOP Senate primary

Tiger Woods’s first PGA Tour event was closer in time to Eisenhower’s presidency than it is to today

"The Newest Front in America’s Supermarket War Is…Kentucky?" wsj.com/business/retai…

Don’t believe the spin from Beshear or Greenberg, @RepAndyBarr’s advocacy with @epaleezeldin was instrumental in getting Louisville’s RFG withdrawal request across the finish line. Listen to @jmnemes ⬇️ Gas will now be cheaper in Louisville as a result, benefiting businesses in #KY06.

Gas will be cheaper now in Louisville because of @epaleezeldin and President @realDonaldTrump ending the RFG program that made prices 20-25 cents higher. I directly advocated for this with Administrator Zeldin to protect #KY06 businesses and residents. Huge win for Kentucky! barr.house.gov/press-releases…

In Floyd County for a Meet and Greet with Senator @scottmadon. I’m honored to have his endorsement. Together, we will fight alongside President Trump to put our miners back to work in Eastern Kentucky and make Kentucky the center of America’s energy dominance.

I was honored to meet America’s Best Governor at the Capitol today. @GovRonDeSantis spoke to the House State Government Committee in support of a measure to call for a Federal Balanced Budget Amendment that would make Kentucky the 29th state to support the effort, 34 are needed for a convention. The national debt is $38 Trillion and we bring in less than $6 Trillion a year. That is $100,000 plus of debt per citizen and $325,000 per taxpayer. This is a non-partisan issue that will cripple our country’s future if not addressed. It was nice to have a Governor visit the Annex and want to work with the Legislature.

A tiny group of high income taxpayers provide a big chunk of NYC revenue. They can leave. Don’t understand why politicians in cities like New York don’t seem to appreciate that fact.

HB 500 and KY Employees Health Plan Update Over the weekend I have had several people reach out to ask about HB 500 and premiums related to the Kentucky Employees Health Plan following the email sent out by the Personnel Cabinet on Friday. The Beshear administration recommends raising the taxpayer's cost by 24% over the next two years, while continuing to freeze employee's cost. Under the administration’s proposal an estimated additional $227 million will be required in FY 2027 and approximately $477 million in FY 2028. In the last five years the monthly health insurance premium contributions for employees have stayed relatively the same while employer contributions have nearly doubled. The current trajectory is not sustainable and warrants further review and discussion which is what will occur in the budgetary process. For example, select Living Well plans (referenced below) have increased by under $2 for the employee and more than $350 for the taxpayer on a monthly basis. The attached photo shows the significant increase in payments and clams driving cost increases. LIVING WELL BASIC CDHP – Monthly Cost/Premiums * Employee - $27.28 in 2021 to $28.24 in 2026 - Difference of $0.56 * Taxpayer - $676.30 in 2021 to $1,031.54 in 2026 - Difference of $355.24 LIVING WELL CDHP – Monthly Cost/Premiums YEAR Employee Taxpayer * Employee - $52.42 in 2021 to $53.46 in 2026 - Difference of $1.04 * Taxpayer - $679.84 in 2021 to $1,036.96 in 2026 - Difference of $357.12 HB 500 is not a final product. The bill is the Executive Branch Budget and has not completed the committee process yet. It likely will not be finalized until the end of March. I appreciate everyone that has reached out and I will work to continue to update you on this topic as decisions are made.

Marco Rubio has been an extremely effective voice for America around the world as our Secretary of State. Worth twenty minutes to take a listen.

Federal law enforcement like ICE go after predators and violent offenders. Stopping the collaboration would make Kentucky families less safe. @GovAndyBeshear’s attack on federal law enforcement is purely political as he looks for a national audience. foxnews.com/politics/dem-g…

If George W Bush’s privatization was signed 20 years ago, people would be taking home $6k-$8k per month, and the program would be solvent

This is unreal.

It's not the denim, it's who’s in 'em @tomleachKY 🤝@goosegivens