Beshear appoints Adkins to Kentucky State Fair Board

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 258

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear appointed his former senior adviser, Rocky Adkins, to the Kentucky State Fair Board, which is embroiled in controversy after the governor gained control of the board following a recent Kentucky Supreme Court opinion.

Adkins, who left Beshear’s administration earlier this month amid speculation that he will run for governor in 2027, will replace Michael Berry on the board. The board, with new appointees from the governor, named Berry …

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