PHOTO CUTLINE: Sen. Matt Nunn speaks on the Senate Floor. Feb. 28, 2025. Photo Credit: David Hargis, Photographer, Public Information Office, Legislative Research Commission.
SEN. MATT NUNN NAMED
TO NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Freshman senator selected for prestigious national program recognizing emerging state legislative leaders
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 22, 2025)—Sen. Matt Nunn, R-Sadieville, has been selected to participate in the 21st Annual Emerging Legislative Leaders Program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, a prestigious national initiative sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation (SLLF). The program identifies rising stars in state government and brings together 57 legislators from 47 states for intensive training focused on public policy, leadership, and collaborative governance.
“This is a well-deserved honor for Sen. Nunn, who came in as a freshman lawmaker, earned broad bipartisan support, and made an immediate positive impact on policy,” said Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester. “We look forward to his continued growth as a legislative leader and trust this well-earned experience will serve him and his constituents in the 17th Senate District well.”
Nunn’s invitation to the SLLF program follows a highly productive first session in the Kentucky Senate, where he championed legislation that promotes fiscal responsibility, curbs bureaucratic overreach, and reinforces the integrity of public institutions. His work advanced policies to protect the financial interests of retirees, increase transparency in governance, and strengthen legislative oversight, which reflect his results-driven, conservative approach to policymaking.
SLLF is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that supports the professional development of state legislative leaders across the nation. Its Emerging Legislative Leaders Program mentors promising first- and second-term lawmakers from all political backgrounds. Through university partnerships and issue-neutral programming, SLLF promotes collaboration, integrity, and respect for the legislative institution, welcoming Republicans, Democrats, and independents alike.
“I remain grateful to the people of my district for trusting me to be their voice in Frankfort. It’s not something I take for granted,” Nunn said. “To be among this small group of leaders is an honor, and I’m excited to see how it will help me grow as a lawmaker.”
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Sen. Matt Nunn represents the 17th Senate District, including Grant and Scott Counties, southern Kenton County, and northwestern Fayette County. Nunn is co-chair of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection. He is also a member of the Senate Committees on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor; Appropriations and Revenue; Licensing and Occupations; Agriculture; and Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Additionally, Nunn serves on the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee.
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