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Official Twitter of the Democratic Caucus of the Kentucky House of Representatives.
Feb 2 9 tweets 4 min read
Each green "Y" below shows every @kyhousedems member fighting to include in the budget:

1.) 11% raises for school employees;
2.) A 13th check for state retirees desperately needing one;
3.) $350 million for critical water/sewer projects; &
4.) Protection for re-entry services.


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"We're losing the best and the brightest," Caucus Leader @repgrahamky said of KY's teachers. A retired educator himself, he noted that a recent survey showed about 90 school superintendents believe the current House budget will not help them attract and retain teachers.
Feb 2, 2021 4 tweets 3 min read
Rep. @stevensonspeaks is now on @KyTonightKET with three other new lawmakers to discuss the #KyGa21 Session. Stream now at KET.org/live In discussion about potential veto overrides, Rep. @stevensonspeaks said Gov. Beshear should not have his emergency powers curtailed. “I very much believe the governor was elected for times like this.” #COVID19