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House budget plan filed Tuesday continues commitment to education, human services, more
Frankfort, Kentucky (January 16, 2024) – A continued commitment to education, human services, infrastructure, and public safety highlights the House version of the state budget filed today by Representative Jason Petrie, Chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee. The two-year, $124.8 billion spending plan again includes record funding for K-12 public schools, and strategic investments in public safety, infrastructure, and health services. The proposal, HB 6, also includes major investments in
Heavrin and Dietz file measure aimed at making paid family medical leave more accessible
Frankfort, Kentucky (January 8, 2024) – As the legislature continues identifying opportunities to strengthen Kentucky families and address workforce shortages, Representative Samara Heavrin and Representative Stephanie Dietz filed legislation today aimed at helping Kentucky employers who would like to offer paid family leave as a benefit to employees. “This is a simple, commonsense approach that empowers Kentucky employers to offer an incredibly valuable benefit to their employees, while making paid