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Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · 4d

#HappeningNow @KYOAG Russell Coleman announces a lawsuit against @Roblox calling it “the website of choice for child predators.” Coleman’s suit alleges violations of the KY Consumer Protections Act and is asking a court to permanently block it in KY @Fox56News

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · 21d

Sunday on #RWB join Sen. ReggieThomas and Sen. Greg Elkins @KYSenate.bsky.social with their reactions to this week’s Frankfort hearing on FCPS’ financial setbacks. Plus @RecoveringPol gives an update on the growing field for Senate. Watch Sunday on @FOX56News.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Sep 6

Tomorrow on #RWB Rep. Matt Lockett and Rep. @kydeservesmoore.bsky.social drop in to discuss:
-Is a budget shortfall looming?
-Renewing Voting Rights Debate
-Ibogaine Research in 2026?
Watch at 8:30 AM on @fox56news.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Sep 4

KET says due to federal cuts today they are reducing their workforce by 22%, calling it a “sad but unavoidable situation.” 15 members of staff are being laid off and 21 positions are being eliminated. @fox56news.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Aug 9

It’s funny how often politics meets education! This week’s back-to-school #RWB is breaking newly implemented education policy from phone bans to cursive lessons. Join Rep. Josh Bray and Rep. Josh Watkins Sunday at 8:30 on @FOX56News.bsky.app

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Jul 26

Sunday on #RWB – Rep. Anne Donworth and Sen. Robin Webb @kysenate.bsky.social talk recovery 3 years after deadly flooding in EKY. Plus @AndyBeshear’s national spotlight keeps growing and what to expect at this year’s Fancy farm. Tune in Sunday at 8:30AM on @FOX56News.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Jul 14

Lexington Police will be holding a media conference at 2PM to give an update on Sunday’s shootings at Richmond Rd Baptist and Terminal Dr. @Fox56News

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Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Jul 13

KY State Police says there are ‘multiple victims’ in a trooper-involved shooting that ended with the suspect’s death and an injured trooper. @fox56news.bsky.social will have more details throughout the day

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Governor Andy Beshear @govandybeshear.bsky.social · Jul 13

Kentucky, we are aware of a series of incidents in Lexington around one suspect, including a trooper-involved shooting and an additional shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church with multiple injuries. The trooper and others are being treated at a nearby hospital. 1/2

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Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Jul 12

Sunday on #RWB it’s a money talk – join @Rep. Deanna Gordon and Rep. George Brown Jr. as we break down KDE funding, SNAP, and curbing a crunch on rural hospitals. Tune in Sunday at 8:30 on @FOX56News.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Jun 28

Sunday on #RWB – The new feud thrusting Rep. Thomas Massie in the president's crosshairs, will @GovAndyBeshear.bsky.social's Pre-K town hall tour take off? And why there’s questions about a new school communications law. Join Rep. Matt Lockett and Rep. Rachel Roarx Sunday on @FOX56News.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Jun 26

Lexington entrepreneur Nate Morris has officially joined the field for US Senate in the race to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, announcing on the Trump Jr. podcast. He now joins 6th District Rep. Andy Barr and fmr. AG Daniel Cameron for the nomination @fox56news.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Jun 10

KY Auditor Allison Ball says her office will proceed with an audit of @fcpsky.bsky.social after concerns were raised around a controversial proposed tax increase to make up for a $16 million budget deficit. That proposal was paused last night @fox56news.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Jun 7

There’s been a shift in KY’s party politics. Join Sen. Robin Webb and Rep. Chad Aull @Kydemocrats.org as we analyze her transition to @kysenate.bsky.social. Plus an update on 6th District race and ‘BBB’ drama between Pres. Trump and Sen. Paul. Tune in Sunday at 8:30AM on @FOX56News.bsky.social

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Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Jun 5

Kentucky’s gas tax is going down. @govandybeshear.bsky.social says July 1 the tax is dropping 1.4 cents per gallon. A release from KACO says: “The automatic decrease is due to a decline in the average wholesale price of gasoline.” A 16-gallon fill up should save about .32 @fox56news.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Jun 4

#HappeningNow Fmr. Lexington councilman David Kloiber announces his campaign for KY’s 6th Congressional District, joining @cherlynnforky.bsky.social to vie for the Democratic nomination @fox56news.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · May 10

Sunday on #RWB – will @andybeshearky.bsky.social run for the White House in ’28? @erika4ky.bsky.social and Rep. Josh Bray weigh in. Plus we’ll break down new teacher pay reports and why the state is still lagging on KY’s medical cannabis rollout. Watch on @FOX56News.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · May 1

@govandybeshear.bsky.social announces KY overdose deaths are down for a third year in a row at a 30.2% rate in 2024 compared to 2023. He says 1,410 Kentuckians died from an overdose last year @fox56news.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Apr 26

Election buzz is growing for both KY's Senate seat and the 6th District. Join @kydeservesmoore.bsky.social and Rep. Ryan Dotson as we break down the races, plus KY’s REAL ID delay request, and why medical cannabis is getting a closer look. Tune in Sunday morning at 8:30 on @FOX56News.bsky.social

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Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Apr 19

This week on #RWB KDE launches a new recruitment effort, Sen. Reggie Thomas @kydemocrats.org and Sen. Matt Deneen @KYsenate.bsky.social talk how well it could work, plus the DEI debate continues in K-12, and we reflect on the Capitol renovations. Watch Sunday at 8:30 on @FOX56News.bsky.social

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Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Apr 12

#RWB returns Sunday with Rep. Matt Lockett and @Colpamstevenson.bsky.social rounding up the latest tariff news from the week. Plus we’ll talk KY impacts from the Trump push on coal, and the General Assembly’s role after the latest natural disaster. Tune in Sunday at 8:30AM on @FOX56news.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Apr 10

At Team KY @govandybeshear.bsky.social says death toll from this week’s floods is now 6. Says application for individual FEMA assistance is being submitted tomorrow, expects initial help for 10-12 counties but “rest assured there will be more” if approved Beshear says @fox56news.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Sunday on #RWB RPK National Committeeman John McCarthy and Fmr. Congressman John Yarmuth join me to debate ‘Signalgate.’ Plus we’ll break down what’s spurring the series of 6th District town halls and if the DOGE cuts are really making an impact. Tune in Sunday at 8:30AM on @fox56news.bsky.social

Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Mar 27

Not sure if this is a symbolic gesture or just basic housekeeping. House floor leader Rep. Steven Rudy was throwing what appeared to be veto messages from @govandybeshear.bsky.social in the trash as override votes were carried out.

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Bode Brooks @bodebrooks.bsky.social · Mar 27

At today’s Team Kentucky, @govandybeshear.bsky.social says 15-year-olds will likely soon be able to start making appointments by April 2nd for a learner’s permit after signing HB 15. He says delay has to do with the time it takes to update the system making it all possible @fox56news.bsky.social

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