Tina’s Thoughts

FRANKFORT – In even-numbered years, the top priority of the General Assembly is always the same: Pass a budget to run state government.  As our state constitution calls for, Governor Andy Beshear started this process off early last week when he made his plan public.  Legislators have the final say on what ultimately becomes law, but …

FRANKFORT – On Tuesday next week, Governor Andy Beshear will formally present his proposed budget to run state government for the next two years, setting in motion work that will dominate the General Assembly’s agenda until the legislative session ends in mid-April. There are two things to keep in mind as this process moves forward.  First, …

FRANKFORT FOCUS A Legislative Perspective on the Kentucky General Assembly with state Representative Tina Bojanowski Frankfort –             This week I filed my first bill, House Bill 447.  The bill creates a Medicaid Waiver to provide supported employment and supported housing for individuals with severe mental illnesses.  I thank Sheila Schuster for her support and knowledge …

A Legislative Perspective on the Kentucky General Assembly with state Representative Tina Bojanowski February 15, 2019 Frankfort – There’s a saying in sports that championships are won in the off-season.  In the General Assembly, however, new laws are won in committee, since that’s where most of the substantive work to pass them takes place. The Kentucky …