Max Wise

KY Senate Majority Floor Leader, Security/Intelligence Instructor @UK_Patterson, former IC member, Catholic/Christian, husband to 1, father to 4, Irish

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

The slap heard around KY occurred today to KY’s workforce who showed up daily to work & never stopped working during the pandemic. A $1,500 incentive to the first 15,000 currently unemployed Kentuckians to re-enter the workplace?!? How about we end the govt handouts instead!

[KY Senate Majority @KYSenateGOP]

SENATE MAJORITY CAUCUS MOURNS LOSS OF KENTUCKY STATE POLICE TROOPER HAYDEN PHILLIPS
Senators representing Warren County honor Phillips following his line-of-duty death

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 28, 2026) — Kentucky state Sens. Mike Wilson, R-Bowling Green, David Givens, R-Greensburg, and Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, issued a joint statement Monday on behalf of Senate Majority Leadership and the Senate Majority Caucus following the tragic line-of-duty death of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips in Warren County:

“Today is a heartbreaking reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face simply by showing up to do their jobs.

“We are devastated by the loss of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips. He went to work today to protect the people of this commonwealth and did not make it home. There are no words that can ease the pain his family, friends and fellow troopers are experiencing right now. We pray they find strength in the difficult days ahead and know that Kentucky will remember Trooper Phillips and his sacrifice.

“We are thankful for every officer responding today, from Kentucky State Police to the local, state and federal agencies that joined the effort. They each step into a dangerous situation because one of their own needs them and because the public needs to be protected. They each accept those same risks every day. We urge the public to follow law enforcement’s instructions as the search for the suspect continues.

“There is no excuse for violence against law enforcement. These men and women leave their families each day knowing a routine call or traffic stop can turn dangerous in an instant. Their families carry that burden with them. Today, one Kentucky family experienced the terrible reality behind that risk.

“Our prayers are with Trooper Phillips’ family, his fellow troopers at Post 3 in Bowling Green and the entire Kentucky State Police family. Trooper Phillips gave his life serving the people of Kentucky. We will remember his service, honor his sacrifice and remain grateful for every man and woman willing to wear the badge.”

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PUBLIC SAFETY NOTE: As of this release, the suspect sought in connection with Trooper Hayden Phillips’ death remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous by Kentucky State Police. According to authorities, the search is for a bluish-gray Honda Civic with Alabama temporary tag TN018596.

Anyone who sees the suspect or vehicle should call 911 immediately. Do not approach the suspect or vehicle. Follow law enforcement’s instructions and monitor Kentucky State Police’s official channels for updates.

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[KY Senate Majority @KYSenateGOP]

The Senate Majority Caucus is praying for the Kentucky State Police trooper involved in today’s incident in Warren County, the trooper’s family and every law enforcement officer working to bring this dangerous situation to a safe conclusion.

We encourage the public to follow the direction of law enforcement. Kentucky State Police consider the individual being sought armed and dangerous. Do not approach the individual or vehicle. If you see anything that may assist law enforcement, call 911 immediately.

[Underdog MLB @UnderdogMLB]

Justin Verlander leaves the mound for the final time to a standing ovation alongside his daughter

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

💪☘️😸

[CathVSConf☘️ @CathVSConf]

Former Notre Dame quarterback Kenny Minchey says he knew he could win against Texas A&M in College Station because Notre Dame did it before.

"It's just a CFB game. I was there before and Riley Leonard made it easier for me to know it could be done."

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

Thank you to the Adair Co GOP for having me speak at their Fall Rally! Always great to have @aneigh in attendance & seeing so many local Republican candidates who are on the Nov ballot.

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

Time spent this week with the school superintendents in the 16th Senate District to listen & discuss legislative issues & education policies as I do each Fall with them. Thank you to Adair Co Middle School & Mr Jason Faulkner for hosting.

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

Great evening at @EtherealBrewing in Lexington to support KY House A&R Chairman Petrie & to hear from KY Senator @AmandaMBledsoe as the guest speaker. Let’s keep moving KY forward! @KYHouseGOP @KYSenateGOP

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

Hats off to Sarge Pollock & the KY House of Representatives for a tremendous GOP Barnstormer event in Taylor Co at the Homeplace on Green River to raise money for the House caucus elections. Huge regional turnout.

Thank you to all of the House & Senate members and attendees who traveled to Taylor Co. It was an honor to take the stage & speak & to hear from KY’s next GOP Gov, @JamesComer

[Austin Eldridge @AustinonAir1021]

There’s pics that go hard, and then there’s this one. 😤🥶

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

@GKLandis @jackson_wise3 @heatherhoodwise @CentreMBB @OleMiss Just need the parade!!

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

Huge Wise weekend! Carter at LSU/Ole Miss epicenter of the college football world as a KA Ole Miss pledge. Parents weekend with Jackson at the Centre College SAE house. Let’s have a Saturday everyone!

[Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow]

Look at that...

This is my first time here and it's been TRULY remarkable #CollegeGameDay

[Ole Miss Football @OleMissFB]

Spot the ball.

#BeatLSU

[KY Senate Majority @KYSenateGOP]

Check out one of the latest releases from our office! Senate Majority Floor Leader Max Wise, father of a childhood cancer survivor, took Kentucky's efforts in pediatric cancer research to the international stage on Wednesday! https://t.co/ncqEqZOx1W

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

🐀…countdown to Oxford

[SipNScore 🇹🇹 @SipNScore]

@OleMissFB @MichaelLKatz

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

@John_Seravalli1 Absolutely!

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

@danbayens Glorious! All eyes on Oxford

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

@TheGaryMcCollum Tres Arcos…San Antonio

[Max Wise @maxwellwise]

Light it up…