The progress of the 2022-24 state budget, caregiver rights, and tornado recovery are among issues discussed by area legislators during the latest week of the Kentucky General Assembly session.
3rd District State Senator Whitney Westerfield says he is glad to see the state budget in the hands of the Senate after being passed quickly by the Kentucky House of Representatives last week. Westerfield says his primary concern will be what comes out of conference committee, particularly the area he represents.
click to download audioFirst District State Senator Jason Howell says he was proud to help sponsor a bill that expands the definition of caregiver to allow families to have access to loved ones during extreme circumstances.
click to download audioNinth District State Representative Myron Dossett says his experience with the December 11 tornado that hit Pembroke is giving him a new perspective in the legislature.
click to download audioEighth District State Representative Walker Thomas says he was proud to see a bill pass the Kentucky House last week that cuts red tape for audiologist who work with the hearing impaired.
click to download audioThe legislators comments on those and a number of other issues can be heard weekly on the Legislative Update Program Sundays following the Noon News Edge on 96.5 and 100.9 WHVO and online at whvoradio.com.
