GOP redistricting maps have drawn a legal challenge from several concerned citizens and the Kentucky Democratic Party. This week on Capitol Chat Kentucky Gazette editor and publisher Laura Cullen Glasscock tells us what's at stake and why time is of the essence for an adjudicated outcome. We also discuss the status of the state budget and several other bills that may or may not be acted on during this sixty day legislative session.
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Kentucky lawmakers wrapped up redistricting work during a rare Saturday session. They passed bills to redraw congressional and legislative maps that now will be scrutinized by Gov. Andy Beshear. House Republicans have already released their budget proposal before the governor's scheduled speech this week, a major departure from the usual protocol. The Kentucky Gazette's Laura Cullen Glasscock weighs in and tells us what to look for next as the 60 day session continues.
Kentucky lawmakers head back to Frankfort Tuesday for the start of the new General Assembly Session.Both chambers are expected to gavel in at noon and hundreds of pieces of legislation will be discussed between then and around the middle of April, but first on deck is redistricting.
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