Capitol Reins PR

Lexington, KY based public affairs, public relations and political consulting firm. Principal- Tres Watson

[Jonathan Martin @jmart]

it takes real dedication to do the “It was the media’s fault” bit the same week the former First Lady said she literally thought her husband was having a stroke his debate performance was so bad

[Jonathan Turley @JonathanTurley]

Judge Wilkinson’s opinion contains a call for greater comity and respect between the branches. This sage advice is clearly directed at the Administration and is coming from one of the most respected conservative jurists in the country. https://t.co/rHN2eFpUow

[Matt Jones @KySportsRadio]

This is honestly the kind of thing all schools should do for Bowl games. Good on Deion and Colorado

[Jake Sherman @JakeSherman]

BREAKING: BRETT GUTHRIE has won the Energy and Commerce chairmanship.

[Capitol Reins PR @CapitolReinsPR]

Capitol Reins founder @treswatson was on @KET this week talking 2023 Governor's race and charter schools.

[KET Public Affairs @PubAffairsKET]

Kentucky Tonight's look at the week in politics with @MorganEavesKY and @treswatson: Gov. Beshear's approval rating, the gubernatorial primaries and charter school lawsuit. https://t.co/4SpJpAYyVE

[Charlie Hurt @CharlesHurt]

Good luck @ComfortablySmug @RuthlessPodcast

[Kentucky Tonight @KyTonightKET]

From Connections, @colmonelridge and @treswatson breakdown the races for president, U.S. Senate and KY-6. https://t.co/bPTGPfEwdr (video and article)

[Jacqueline Pitts @JacquelinePitts]

I can hardly describe how special it is for me to be able to sit down with such interesting and influential people in this new series. Bob Gable has been incredibly important to the @KYGOP over the years. I talked to him about that and much more: https://t.co/XpigIZnZbm

[Kentucky Tonight @KyTonightKET]

Tonight at 8 on KET, @ReneeKET explores the economic potential of hemp with Alyssa Erickson of @KYHempsters, Jana Groda of @DispensaryOne, @jimhigdon of @CornbreadHemp, and Katelyn Wiard of @HempRoundtable.

[Capitol Reins PR @CapitolReinsPR]

Catch Capitol Reins Founder @treswatson on @KyTonightKET tonight at 8 PM!

[Kentucky Tonight @KyTonightKET]

Tonight at 8 on KET, @ReneeKET will break down last week's election results with @kelseyc00per, Jonathan Miller @RecoveringPol, @christianjalil Motley and @treswatson.

[Kentucky Association of Counties @KACo]

Coal county judge/executives testify about the important county services supported by coal severance funds; like 911 call centers, senior citizen centers, sheriff's offices, water & sewer projects, jails, fire depts, health depts, ambulance services and more. @KentuckyCoal

[Kentucky Association of Counties @KACo]

Coal county judges & magistrates out in force at Appropriations & Revenue committee meeting. Coal & Mineral County Coalition judges @danmosley @webcojudge1 & Hopkins CJ/E Jack Whitfield thank #kyga18 for budget assist, & testify to the continued need for those funds.

[Bluegrass Politics @BGPolitics]

Josh Crawford of Pegasus Institute warns Ky Leg committee that if the General Assembly doesn’t address local jail overcrowding, a federal judge is likely to intervene. ^JC

[Bluegrass Politics @BGPolitics]

State Ag Comm Ryan Quarles touts upcoming state fair ^JB

[jay blanton @jayblantonuk]

What’s wildly possible @universityofky: https://t.co/CcsnU9b7hD

[Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development @CEDkygov]

What a day! Interest in Kentucky is so high that -- today alone -- we announced 1,200-plus new jobs planned and nearly $60M new investment targeted for the Bluegrass across the coming years. Stay tuned for more! The world is coming to KY! #KyLeads #KyMakes #TeamKy #TeamKentucky

[Capitol Reins PR @CapitolReinsPR]

Capitol Reins founder @treswatson is on KY Newsmakers this weekend talking the 2019/2020 elections and the nuts and bolts of campaigning. #kysen #kygov

[Bill Bryant @kynewsmakers]

KY NEWSMAKERS:
Ky Political strategists Christian Motley @christianjalil (D) & Tres Watson @treswatson (R)
Sun 6a/@WKYT & 10a/@CWLexington

[Capitol Reins PR @CapitolReinsPR]

Great to hear from @kysenatepres and @reposborne at the KY CJE and Magistrates Conference today.