The Kentucky General Assembly passed bills during the past week that strengthen child abuse laws in the state and provide assistance for COVID-19 first responders.
First District State Senator Jason Howell says one of the most critical bills passed in the state senate this past week updates laws concerning child abuse victims.
click to download audioMeanwhile, 5th District State Representative Mary Beth Imes says a number of important bills passed the Kentucky House of Representatives, including House Bill 56 that provides benefits for family of first responders.
click to download audio9th District State Representative Myron Dossett said he spent the majority of the week working on tornado recovery, with agriculture one of his main focuses.
click to download audioThe comments from those and other area legislators can be heard weekly on the Legislative Update Program Sundays following the noon News Edge on 96.5 and 100.9 WHVO and whvoradio.com.
