Tina's Thoughts
A Legislative Perspective on the Kentucky General Assembly with State Representative Tina Bojanowski
Legislative Update, Feb. 18th
FRANKFORT – With this year’s 60-day legislative session having reached its mid-point this past Wednesday, now is an ideal time to reflect on what has been done and review what lies ahead before the General Assembly completes its work in mid-April. It’s important to emphasize that halfway on the calendar does not mean the legislature’s work…
Legislative Update, Feb. 11th
FRANKFORT – Legislators may not have much in common professionally with doctors, but I believe we should always strive to meet a key line from their Hippocratic Oath: First, do no harm. There were several noteworthy bills that the Kentucky House moved forward this past week that I think more than meet that goal – and…Legislative Update, Feb. 4th
FRANKFORT – Just as it did for many Kentuckians, the arrival of what is hopefully the last major storm of winter put an early end to the General Assembly’s work week on Thursday. Nevertheless, there were some consequential moments during the four days legislators did meet, some of which were more illuminating than perhaps House leaders had…Legislative Update, Jan. 28th
FRANKFORT – To re-purpose a popular phrase, there are many bills considered each legislative session that may not mean much to the world, but they may mean the world for those who benefit. The Kentucky House of Representatives put its unanimous support this past week behind several that hopefully will be enacted. House Bill 127, for…Legislative Update, Jan. 22nd
FRANKFORT – By the third week of a 60-day legislative session, the General Assembly usually has found a steady pace, one where there is considerable activity but the more consequential work still lies ahead. That’s not the case this year, however. Two of the legislature’s biggest issues – redistricting and adopting a two-year state budget –…Legislative Update, Jan. 14th
FRANKFORT – When Republican House leaders filed their proposed two-year budget almost a week before Governor Beshear delivered his, they may not have realized their unprecedented move was actually a gift. Instead of having the traditional one day to present his vision for the commonwealth, the governor chose instead to take several, highlighting a spending plan this past…
