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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 58m

I care deeply about Kentucky. Every community, every family, every person who’s fighting to build a better life. That’s who I’m in this for.
#PeopleOverPolitics

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 1d

Too often, decisions are made out of fear or pressure and Kentuckians pay the price. Real leadership means standing up for what’s right and staying focused on the people you serve. My focus will always be on Kentucky.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 2d

On #NationalFarmersDay, I’d like to say thank you to the hardworking KY farmers who keep our communities fed and our economy strong. I’ll continue fighting to lift the unfair tariffs hurting their livelihoods and to invest in local agriculture so we can keep KY growing strong.
#PeopleOverPolitics

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 2d

From the campaign trail to the soccer field. I’m thankful for a great week.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 3d

Early morning hike complete. These two (Oscar and Olive) will be calm the rest of the day now.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 4d

Andy Barr makes $174,000 a year and has been on recess 49 of the last 78 days. Now he’s letting our troops go unpaid during a shutdown. If he believes in work requirements, he should start with himself. #KYsen #DoYourJob

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 4d

Donald Trump just threatened to jail Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson. We can’t treat this like normal politics. It’s a dangerous attack on our democracy and we all need to call it out.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 4d

Government shutdowns have real consequences for families, workers, and communities. During times like these, leadership and accountability matter and no one should be above the impact of their own decisions. It’s time for leaders to put the people they serve ahead of politics.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 5d

Stephen Miller says the president has “plenary authority.” What they really believe is that the president can use the military, including the National Guard, to police our own cities.

Our troops have better things to do than stand around & pick up trash. This is unacceptable.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 5d

Thirty-five rural hospitals are at risk of closing, putting healthcare, jobs, and entire communities on the line. This isn’t about budgets, it’s about people.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 5d

Tune in to The Arena with Kasie Hunt at 4:45 (not 4:30) on CNN.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 6d

People in Kentucky voted for lower prices and relief from rising costs. Instead, we’re seeing more inflation, higher bills, and a harder life for many.

This isn’t what people asked for.

As your Senator, I will stand up for Kentucky and push against these tariffs that are hurting our commonwealth.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 6d

Mitch McConnell saw the writing on the wall...and he retired.