Aaron, Kimberly and Doug cover the KY political news of the week, including the Governor dangling weed pardons, the AG warns you against consumer scams, and Doug Price is Right about judicial races (pt. 2). Over in the #CampaignCorner we hang out with Kelly Jones - a candidate from NKY, running for House District 68, as well as Rep. Buddy Wheatley - fighting to hang on to his NKY district 65 after tough redistricting at the hands of the GOP super majority. Finally, we end with an inspiring interview with Kentucky Democratic Party chair Colmon Elridge. It's a humdinger of an episode you DON'T want to miss!
Weed, debt, and Democrats – w/ Colmon Elridge, Buddy Wheatley, and Kelly Jones
The Governor dangling weed pardons, the AG warning you about consumer scams, and Doug Price is Right on judge races. Plus, interviews with Colmon Elridge, Buddy Wheatley, and Kelly Jones.
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The Wrap for Thursday, 3/28/24
Lots of KYGA news, of course – but a few other tasty treats as well.
Kentucky state budget bill clears legislature, heads to Beshear
The final budget bill outlines $30 billion of state government spending over the next two years, with Republicans lauding it as a historic investment in Kentucky education and Democrats criticizing it as falling too short.
The Kentucky General Assembly passes the ‘Safer Kentucky’ Act
Democrats made their final impassioned pleas against the tough-on-crime legislation as it made final passage through the Kentucky General Assembly, until Republicans moved to limit debate.
JCPS busing changes and legislative update
Robert goes solo this week to discuss potential changes to the JCPS busing scheme and gives a few legislative updates in the waning days before the veto period.