The Kentucky General Assembly will likely have to pass another budget later this year or early next year after the state begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
First District State Senator Stan Humphries says the one-year budget that passed the Kentucky House and Senate Wednesday night is a measure that will simply keep the state operating until the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic is known.
Third District State Senator Whitney Westerfield says it is obvious the revenue projects are going to be significantly less than projected.
Ninth District State Representative Myron Dossett says predictions he is hearing concerning revenue shortfall are significant.
Fourth District State Representative Lynn Bechler says several priorities did not get funded in the budget.
Eighth District State Representative Walker Thomas says he was glad to see funding in the budget for veterans nursing homes to hire nurses.
Lawmakers are scheduled to return to Frankfort April 13-15 for the veto override portion of the General Assembly session.
The legislator’s comments can be heard Sunday following the noon news edge on 96.5 and 100.9 WHVO and whvoradio.com.
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