Crafting the state budget remains the primary focus of Kentucky General Assembly members from western Kentucky.
Third District State Senator Craig Richardson was joined by State Representatives Mary Beth Imes, Walker Thomas, and Myron Dossett during the Your News Edge Legislative Update program Saturday that was recorded at the H&R Agri-Power Pancake Day.
Ninth District State Representative Myron Dossett, who serves on the Appropriations and Revenue Committee, reassured state retirees that budget process is not final.
click to download audioEighth District Representative Walker Thomas says his subcommittee and others are continuing to gather the information they need to help complete the state budget.
click to download audioFifth District State Representative Mary Beth Imes says there is still much work to be completed before the final budget is passed and sent to Governor Andy Beshear.
click to download audioThird District State Senator Craig Richardson says although the state budget begins in the Kentucky House of Representatives, the State Senate is already discussing the biennial spending plan with two goals in mind.
click to download audioThe legislators also discussed the six-year road plan and other legislation they are working on during the show that airs weekly following the Noon News Edge Sundays on 96.5 and 100.9 WHVO and online at whvoradio.com.
