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HB 500 I empathize with the frustration that many of you have expressed through your phone calls and emails. I understand that our concerns are shared and that tensions are rising. On Friday, I took steps to address these issues by filing Amendments 1 and 2 to HB 500. Amendment… Read more: Erika’s Update for Week 7 of KYGA26

House Bill 3: Medicaid and KCHIP would be required to comply with certain pharmacy reimbursement requirements under this bill.  House Bill 4: This bill would criminalize conduct with a minor with the intent to manipulate the child into engaging in sexual conduct, a practice also known as grooming. There would… Read more: Bills That Passed the House the Week of February 16

Happy President’s Day! There is no session today, but things resume tomorrow. I hope you all had a great Valentine’s Weekend.  Things are picking up as we work our way through the 60-day session. The budget remains a major question mark, but I am keeping a close eye on developments. … Read more: Erika’s Update: February 16, 2026

Another week of the 2026 Session of the Kentucky General Assembly is in the books. I want to express my gratitude to everyone who called or emailed during the session. This week alone, I returned over 150 calls, primarily regarding the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the 13th paycheck… Read more: Erika’s Update: February 9, 2026

During the 2025 Legislative Session, over 1,100 bills were filed, and approximately 140 of them were enacted into law. Most of these new laws will take effect tomorrow, Friday, June 27. Some of these measures received unanimous support or had broad bipartisan backing, while others sparked intense debate and division… Read more: New laws that take effect tomorrow