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Adkins Joins Fair Board Amid Gubernatorial Shift | Lexington News
Governor Beshear just appointed Rocky Adkins — his former senior adviser — to the Kentucky State Fair Board, replacing Michael Berry, amid growing political intrigue. Adkins, a former House floor leader, is stepping into a role that ends in 2029 and is already sparking speculation about a possible 2027 gubernatorial run, especially as he prepares to speak about his future. The move comes as the State Fair Board’s control remains contentious, following a Kentucky Supreme Court ruling that struck down GOP-backed laws giving more power to the agriculture commissioner — a decision Republicans are…
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