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Erin Kelly

Washington, D.C., United States

Political Anchor and Reporter at Spectrum News 1 (Louisville, KY)

Political Anchor and Reporter at Spectrum News 1 (Northern ,KY)

Washington correspondent reporting on Kentucky politics and national news for @SpectrumNewsDC @SpectrumNews1Ky | [email protected]

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  • 6 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Erin Kelly

    WASHINGTON — An invitation obtained by Spectrum News shows Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, is making a “special campaign announcement” in Richmond on Tuesday, April 22. Multiple Kentucky Republicans confirmed reports by the Lexington Herald-Leader that Barr is expected to officially launch a bid for U.S. Senate. What You Need To KnowAn invitation obtained by Spectrum News shows Rep.

  • 1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Erin Kelly

    WASHINGTON — Promising to “turbocharge” the coal industry, President Donald Trump signed new executive orders this month. “We’re ending Joe Biden’s war on beautiful, clean coal, once and for all,” he said. The orders aim to halt some Biden-era policies, loosen environmental reviews of coal projects, and allow some older coal plants set for retirement to keep operating.

  • 1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Erin Kelly

    WASHINGTON — Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., has joined the podcast game, promising to strike up a conversation beyond politics. What You Need To KnowGov.

  • 1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Erin Kelly

    WASHINGTON — The Alzheimer’s Association is warning that staffing reductions by the Trump administration could “undermine” the government’s response to the dementia public health crisis. What You Need To KnowThe Alzheimer’s Association is warning that staffing reductions by the Trump administration could “undermine” the government’s response to the dementia public health crisisRep.

  • 3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Erin Kelly

    WASHINGTON — As part of sweeping changes that also include layoffs and cuts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be folded into the new "Administration for a Healthy America (AHA)," HHS said.

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Erin Kelly
Erin Kelly @ErinKYSpectrum
9 Apr 25

RT @arappeport: New: American whiskey braces for another Trump trade war. The spirits industry supply chain faces a squeeze if tariffs rai…

Erin Kelly
Erin Kelly @ErinKYSpectrum
8 Apr 25

President Donald Trump to Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY), today at the White House: "Good luck with everything. I hear good things." Barr is considered a likely candidate for a 2026 run for the seat currently held by Sen. Mitch McConnell. @SpectrumNewsDC @SpectrumNews1KY @RepAndyBarr https://t.co/2GW5XD9PUn

Erin Kelly
Erin Kelly @ErinKYSpectrum
8 Apr 25

McConnell: “Elbridge Colby’s long public record suggests a willingness to discount the complexity of the challenges facing America, the critical value of our allies and partners, and the urgent need to invest in hard power to preserve American primacy." https://t.co/dKd3TZoaNX

JD Vance
JD Vance @JDVance

Mitch’s vote today—like so much of the last few years of his career—is one of the great acts of political pettiness I’ve ever seen.