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Rep.
@stevensonspeaks
speaks against SB 1, which would limit a governor's ability to respond to emergencies like
#COVID19
. "In my 27 years in the Air Force, I never had a battlefield commander stripped of power to win the war. And in this instance, that's what we're doing."
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State Rep.
@KeturahHerron
has been sworn in as the newest member of the Kentucky House of Representatives and will soon cast her first votes during the
#KYGA22
Session. Congratulations, Rep. Herron, and welcome to the
@kyhousedems
Caucus!
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In what state
@RepJosieRaymond
called "the very definition of fiscal irresponsibility," the KY House voted today to spend more than $2 million in state tax dollars to stop more than $100 million in federal food benefits by reducing SNAP eligibility.
#KYGA24
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We in the House Democratic Caucus extend our thoughts and prayers to our colleague Representative Chris Harris and his family following an accident involving his son Corbin late Thursday night. We pray for Corbin’s recovery and for the Harris family during this difficult time.
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The Kentucky House Democratic Caucus would like to wish a very happy birthday to state Representative Attica Scott.
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STATEMENT -- From state Representative
@WillCoursey
on this morning's tragedy at Marshall County High School.
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STATEMENT -- From Pamela Dixon, the mother of state Representative Lamin Swann.
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Please join the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus in wishing state Representative Pamela Stevenson a very happy birthday! 🎈🎈🎂🎂🎉🎉
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By a vote of 59-34, the Kentucky House voted today to legalize medicinal cannabis, putting the commonwealth a step closer to joining the 37 other states that have taken similar steps. 1/3
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Please join the
@kyhousedems
Caucus in wishing state Rep.
@KeturahHerron
a very happy birthday today. 🥳🎉🎂
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Below is the statement from House Democratic Leaders in response to actions that took place today at the Capitol.
#kyhousedems
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Rep.
@stevensonspeaks
argues against SB 105's approach to rehabilitate blighted property. "All you've done in this bill is set it up for rich people to come into West Louisville, take the property for $1 & sell it back for $10. Meanwhile, the poor Black people don't have a home."
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Our caucus has filed House Resolution 335, which formally condemns yesterday's remarks by Governor Bevin regarding teachers who had rallied at the Capitol.
#kyga18
#apensionisapromise
@120Strong
@KYEducators
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The Kentucky House Democratic Caucus wishes now-former House Democratic Floor Leader
@RockyForKy
the best as he concludes 33 years today as a state legislator and joins Governor Beshear's team as a senior advisor.
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Rep. Stone says:
I have been brought almost to tears reading the emails from teachers across the Commonwealth. Speaker, who can you think of that does more for us than our teachers? I respect them, and I will not diminish their employment in any way.
#kyga18
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.
@RepHarrisKy
talks about need for legislators to vote on budget & coronavirus response and not unrelated bills. "But here we are, whistling past the graveyard, when it should be us setting the bar." We're "doing the very thing that we're directing (others) not to do."
#KyGa20
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After a House member passes his or her first bill in the chamber, it is common for others to lightheartedly "initiate" the bill's sponsor. For Rep.
@stevensonspeaks
, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, that involved a request to sing part of "Wild Blue Yonder."
#KYGA21
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Teachers are beginning to fill the Rotunda at the Capitol in response to the passing of SB 151, the sewage turned pension bill.
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The following statement is from the Kentucky Black Legislative Caucus.
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Please join the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus in wishing state Representative Nima Kulkarni a very happy birthday today. 🎉🎂🎈
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A record number of women serving in the House Democratic Caucus wore red today to support Kentucky’s teachers.
#WearRedForEd
#APensionIsAPromise
#kyga19
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At 2 p.m. tomorrow, Aug. 22,
@kyhousedems
Leader
@RepJoniJenkins
and
@KYSenateDems
Leader
@MorganMcGarvey
will be holding a press conference to urge Kentucky be considered a home for Afghan refugees. The event will be held at
@KyRefugee
's Louisville office.
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More than 3,300 American flags were planted on the Capitol lawn today, each commemorating a Kentuckian who has died because of
#COVID19
. A ceremony was held this afternoon in honor of these citizens. Our caucus joins in mourning those we have lost to this devastating disease. 💚
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Please join the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus in wishing state Representative Attica Scott (
@atticaforky
) a very happy birthday today. 🥳🎉🎂
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Congratulations to the newly elected
@kyhousedems
Leadership team! They are Floor Leader
@repgrahamky
; Caucus Chair
@CherlynnForKY
(right) and Caucus Whip
@Rachel4KY
.
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.
@kyhousedems
Caucus Whip
@Rachel4KY
spoke strongly today against House Bill 500, which would significantly weaken worker rights. This bill is asking Kentuckians "to work harder and longer for less pay. ... I think this is a very, very dangerous piece of legislation."
#KYGA24
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The
@kyhousedems
Caucus is proud to congratulate its newest member, Rep-elect
@KeturahHerron
, who won today’s special election for the 42nd House District.
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Many
@kyhousedems
members proudly attended today's LGBTQ+ Capitol rally against Senate Bill 150, which is being called the worst anti-trans legislation in the U.S. Those speaking included, clockwise from top left, Reps.
@Rachel4KY
,
@KeturahHerron
and
@stevensonspeaks
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STATEMENT -- From House Democratic
@LeaderAdkins
, in response to today's resignation of Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt.
#kyga18
@KYEducators
,
@DrSPruitt
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In opposing SB 1, which limits the governor's power during emergencies, Rep.
@TinaForKentucky
notes how well KY is doing compared to other states on
#COVID19
. "I don't understand how protecting lives of people during a pandemic has become a polarized, political issue."
#KyGa21
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Today we
#celebrate
the amazing women legislators and staff of the House Democratic Caucus. We are extremely grateful for their contributions to their communities & all that they do to stand up for public education, working families, & the folks of the Commonwealth.
#kyga19
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Looking ahead, state Reps. Pamela Stevenson, left, and Attica Scott have filed House Resolution 39, which would recognize the last day of February - the day connecting Black and Women's History Months - as a day to honor Black women.
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HAPPENING NOW: House Dems support teachers, public employees & retirees at the Fund Our Pensions Rally
#kyga17
#APensionIsAPromise
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Please join the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus in wishing Caucus Whip
@AngieHatton16
a very happy birthday today. 🥳🥳🎂🎂🎉🎉
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The KY House voted unanimously today for HB 44, which would require schools to recognize mental health as a reason for an excused absence. Rep.
@lgwillner
, the prime co-sponsor, said the bill "sends a clear message to KY students that (we) care about them & their mental health."
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State Rep. Charles Booker calls on Attorney General Daniel Cameron to appoint an independent special prosecutor to investigate the death of Louisville’s Breonna Taylor.
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“In every state but Kentucky, more intensive care unit beds are in use than were in use three months ago.”
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Today, the KY House welcomed Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's representative to the U.S.
@kyhousedems
'
@Rachel4KY
helped welcome her, noting that Taiwan & KY "have long enjoyed a special relationship, one that was cemented with a sister-state partnership more than 40 years ago."
#KYGA23
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Please join the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus in wishing state Representative
@KeturahHerron
a very happy birthday today! 🎂🎂🎉🎉🎈🎈
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Earlier today, Rep. Attica Scott said she opposed the new House redistricting bill partly because the sponsor had almost no engagement in her area of the community. "As often happens in this legislative body, the people that I represent were not included in this decision making."
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Please join the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus in wishing state
@RepJosieRaymond
a very happy birthday! 🎂🎉🎈🧁
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Advocates like
@kyhousedems
Caucus Leaders
@CherlynnForKY
and
@Rachel4KY
are hoping that today is the day that
#MedicalCannabis
clears the Senate and becomes law before the
#KYGA23
Session ends this month.
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The following letter from House and Senate Democratic Leaders
@RepJoniJenkins
and
@MorganMcGarvey
was delivered this afternoon to the Attorney General's office.
#BreonnaTaylor
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The
@kyhousedems
wishes our chief of staff
@KYCara
the best as she ends her time with the caucus and prepares for her new role working with
@kyvoices4health
. Fortunately, we’ll still be working with her to make Kentuckians healthier and happier.
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STATEMENT -- From House Democratic Leader Rocky Adkins, in response to the special-session call issued today by Gov. Bevin.
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Numerous
@kyhousedems
members spoke out today against House Bill 470, which would bar gender-affirming care for minors. "This bill is not grounded in science, it is not grounded in compassion, it is not grounded in the public good," state Rep.
@grossberg4ky
said.
#KYGA23
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ICYMI: House Democratic Leader Rocky Adkins will co-host “Hey Kentucky!” with Matt Jones on WLEX at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
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This morning, state Rep.
@atticascott4ky
formally presented her proposed Breonna's Law bill during an event in downtown Louisville and was joined by several caucus members.
#BreonnaTaylor
A copy of the press release can be read here:
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Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Chair Derrick Graham celebrates another year around the sun today. Please join the caucus in wishing
@repgrahamky
a very happy birthday. 🎈🎉🎉🎂🎂🎈
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Please join the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus in wishing state Representative
@kellyflood
a very happy birthday. 🎂🎂🎂
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The
@kyhousedems
Caucus proudly welcomed its newest member today, Representative-elect Rachel Roberts, who won yesterday’s special election in the 67th House District. With her victory, the caucus reaches a new milestone: It’s now split evenly among women and men.
#KyGa20
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As protestors voiced strong opposition to Senate Bill 150, the anti-trans bill,
@kyhousedems
members spoke out against it as well. Turning to those in the House gallery, Rep. Lindsey Burke said, "My love is with you; my heart is with you; I will always be with you."
#KYGA23
🧵
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State
@RepJosieRaymond
on why she opposes HB 2, the constitutional amendment that would fundamentally undermine public education: "This is leading us toward welfare for the wealthy, and this public-school mom does not want my tax dollars going to private schools."
#KYGA24
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"If we cross this bridge ... we will not be able to go back," state Rep.
@GeorgeBrownKY77
said of House Bill 2, the constitutional amendment that would allow tax dollars to fund private schools. "Generations for many years to come will suffer, in my opinion."
#KYGA24
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Please join the
@kyhousedems
Caucus as we celebrate Caucus Chair Derrick Graham's birthday today! 🎂🧁🍰
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State Rep.
@KeturahHerron
pointed out that "the only time that we've had a lot of people in this Capitol was when we had been taking away their rights. It was the teachers' rights; it was abortion rights; today, it's trans rights. What's it going to be next year?"
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As 2020 draws to a close, the
@kyhousedems
Caucus would like to pay tribute to its members who are nearing the end of their service in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Those include Reps. Charles Booker, Terri Branham Clark, Jim Glenn & Joe Graviss. 1/3
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The
@kyhousedems
Caucus proudly celebrates not one but two birthdays today: state Representatives
@mckcantrell
and
@CherlynnForKY
. Please join with us in wishing them both a great day. 🎂🍨🎂
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.
@kyhousedems
Caucus Whip
@Rachel4KY
, left, swears in former caucus member
@pattiminter4ky
to her new role on the Kentucky Commission on Women, following her appointment by
@GovAndyBeshear
. Congratulations, Patti!
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Please join the
@kyhousedems
Caucus in wishing state
@RepJosieRaymond
a very happy birthday today! 🎉🥳🎂😃
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The
@kyhousedems
Caucus is proud to welcome a familiar face back today as its new legal counsel: McKenzie Cantrell, who served House District 38 from 2017 through 2022. Welcome back, McKenzie, who's pictured with Caucus leaders Derrick Graham, Cherlynn Stevenson & Rachel Roberts.
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Please join the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus in wishing state Rep.
@KeturahHerron
a very happy birthday today! 🥳🎈🎂
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State Rep.
@stevensonspeaks
also urged her colleagues "to think about the least of these the way you were taught and stop judging and stop teaching lessons and help. Do something that matters, like feeding people, clothing people, and putting them in homes."
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Wearing blue and standing in front of the Capitol Rotunda statue of former Vice President Alben Barkley, the
@kyhousedems
Caucus is proud to serve Kentuckians as we work toward building a better commonwealth.
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Near the end of her first day serving in the KY House, Rep.
@KeturahHerron
recognized former Rep. Reginald Meeks, whose term she is completing. "It is an honor for the baton to be passed to me, to continue the work of service, justice and creating a better commonwealth."
#KYGA22
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The House Democratic Caucus is proud to introduce its new leadership team for the next two years: Leader Rocky Adkins,, Caucus Chair Derrick Graham and Caucus Whip Joni Jenkins. More info can be found here:
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The House Education Committee hastily called a meeting this afternoon to rush through anti-trans legislation that will be debated shortly by the entire House. "This harms kids in every single school in this commonwealth," state
@RepJosieRaymond
said.
#KYGA23
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During discussion today on the relief package helping Eastern KY,
@kyhousedems
Caucus Whip
@AngieHatton16
talked about the devastation she saw from last month's flooding and the heroism that followed. "I don't how many times my heart can break ... and then swell with pride."
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The
@kyhousedems
Caucus fought this afternoon to defeat Senate Bill 150, the anti-trans legislation that was unveiled and passed by the General Assembly in a matter of hours. "This bill is too much; it goes too far; it will hurt too many," Caucus Whip
@Rachel4KY
said.
#KYGA23
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The House just voted 95-0 for House Bill 95, which would cap prescription costs for insulin at $30 a month. Rep.
@pattiminter4ky
said Kentuckians should not lose limbs or vision or go on dialysis "because they don't have access to something that costs $6 a bottle to manufacture."
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With Texas now the 21st state to pass the C.R.O.W.N. Act, it's past time for KY to join the list. The acronym stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair." Locally, ordinances have been approved in Louisville, Covington & Frankfort.
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Please join the
@kyhousedems
Caucus in wishing state Representative Tina Bojanowski a very happy birthday today. 🎉🎁🎈
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This afternoon, state Rep. Rachel Roberts was sworn into office as representative from the 67th House District, becoming the newest member of the
@kyhousedems
Caucus. Please follow her at
@Rachel4KY
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The Kentucky House Democratic Caucus would like to wish state Representative Pamela Stevenson a very happy birthday today! 🎉🎂🥳
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Please join the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus in wishing state Rep.
@pattiminter4ky
a very happy birthday today. 🎂🍨🥳🎉
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Scenes from a rare Saturday meeting of the General Assembly as caucus members fight to preserve the balance of power in state government.
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This morning,
@GovAndyBeshear
ceremonially signed state Rep. Ruth Ann Palumbo's House Bill 331 into law. This legislation will save lives by increasing AED access and training at Kentucky schools so they are better prepared for cardiac emergencies.
#KYGA23
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Today, state Reps.
@stevensonspeaks
,
@KeturahHerron
and
@atticaforky
(l to r) sponsored House Resolution 39, which recognizes the last day of February--the day connecting Black and Women's History Months--as a time to honor Black women.
#KYGA22
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.
@kyhousedems
caucus members standing strong for
#TeamKentucky
moments before the State of the Commonwealth address by
@GovAndyBeshear
.
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This morning, state Rep. Ruth Ann Palumbo and other
@kyhousedems
members voiced strong opposition about tax legislation giving the richest Kentuckians $30 a day versus 76 cents for middle-class earners. "We're not being fiscally responsible," Rep. Palumbo said. 1/5
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State Rep.
@camuelforky
said House Bill 367 "echoes the same tired and unfounded claim that SNAP recipients are somehow undeserving of our help."
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Please join the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus in wishing state Representative Ruth Ann Palumbo a very happy birthday today! 🎉🎂🎂🎈🎈🎉
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"The language in this bill is disrespectful, has been very harmful and very sickening," state Rep.
@KeturahHerron
said. "...I've heard individuals say that they have been oppressed; how dare you."
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Join our caucus in wishing state Representative Susan Westrom a very happy birthday! 🎉🎂🎉
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Today, the City of Shively honored
@kyhousedems
Caucus Leader
@RepJoniJenkins
by adding her name to her street. She was joined by Mayor Beverly Burton, firefighters and friends. Congratulations, Leader Jenkins!
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The
@kyhousedems
Caucus warmly welcomed its newest honorary member to the Capitol today, as state Rep. Lindsey Burke brought in her son Ewan, who was born April 8th.
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House Democratic Leader Rocky Adkins responds to Speaker Pro Tem Osborne following the end of what
@LeaderAdkins
said was an unnecessary and wasteful special session. It adjourned tonight without any bills passing.
#APensionIsAPromise
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The House Judiciary Committee voted overwhelmingly today for state Rep.
@atticaforky
's House Bill 31, which is designed to end race-based hair discrimination. It is known as the C.R.O.W.N. Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair).
#KYGA22
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Rep. Hatton says she is afraid that HB 366 is crème brulee for the rich & crumbs for the poor served on board of the titanic. She says it is driven by the man on the first floor and no matter how much we shift the deck chairs, we are going to crash into an iceberg.
#kyga18
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The KY House voted 96-0 today for Rep.
@Rachel4KY
's House Bill 206, which would prevent those with a history of sexual assault, including misdemeanors, from becoming peace officers. This bill "helps us to ensure that we recruit the very best" to serve in law enforcement.
#KYGA22
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State Rep.
@Chadaull
said the anti-SNAP legislation would have broad, unintended consequences, including potentially limiting federal funding for school meals. "Hungry kids at schools are not good learners," he said. "This bill will make more kids in school hungry."
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The Kentucky House Democratic Caucus would like to wish state Representative Pamela Stevenson a very happy birthday today. 🥳🥳🎂🍰
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"Governor Beshear's leadership during
#COVID19
has saved lives," Rep.
@KYAlGentry
said on the House floor this afternoon. "...If Kentucky had experienced the death rate equal to the average of its seven bordering states, then we would have over 1,600 more deaths to date."
#KYGA21
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Chris Hartman, director of the Fairness Campaign, told committee members favoring the bill that "all of your studies are junk science. I have sent you a dozen U.S. studies - not Swedish studies - that show the medical effectiveness and the life-saving care that (trans care) is."
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STATEMENT -- State Rep.
@AngieHatton16
responds to
@BGPolitics
report that the Bevin administration is calling on Harlan Co. Schools to refund over $73,000 to Revelation Energy, despite the company owing delinquent property taxes.
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Rep.
@atticascott4ky
speaks against SB Bill 2, the photo ID bill for voting. "For too many Kentuckians in urban and rural areas...this bill says we don't want to see them at the polls and that we don't mind that they're not at the Capitol this week, either, to voice objections."
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