Last week’s session was intense, and I’m confident the remaining days will be equally challenging. Tomorrow will be day 25 of 30, and I’m ready to tackle whatever comes next. As the photo below shows, you never know who you will meet in the halls of the capitol. Here is a look at what happened […]
Erika’s Update: March 3, 2025
It’s hard to believe that there are only a little more than two weeks left to the 2025 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Things have accelerated significantly, and I am confident they will continue to become even more intense as we move forward. Here is a look at what happened in last week’s session, […]
Erika’s Update: February 24, 2025
Wow, time really flies! We’ve reached the halfway point of the 2025 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Things are moving along quickly, though not always in the best direction! Here is a look at what happened in last week’s session, a sneak peek of what is coming this week, and what is happening in […]
Here’s the latest on SB79
Here’s the latest on SB79. For those who haven’t been keeping up with Senate Bill 79, here’s what’s going on. State Senator Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, introduced a floor amendment to SB79 that would prohibit employees in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government from working remotely. The only exception to this rule would […]
Erika’s Update: February 17, 2025
Happy President’s Day! There is “Erika’s Update” for February 17th. This is a look at what happened in last weeks session, a sneak peak of what is coming this week and what is going on in the 57th District! A blast from the past! One of the highlights of the 2025 Session so far has […]
KY House Democratic Caucus unveils 2025 platform to boost public education and help families thrive
Looking to give families more opportunities to succeed, the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus unveiled a legislative platform at a press conference today focused on five key areas: public education, household economics, healthy communities, workers’ rights, and public safety and justice reform. “We’re calling this ‘Kentucky Forward: A vision for our families,’ because families are at […]
Erika’s Update: Part 2 of #KYGA25 is coming next week
Welcome to the second issue of “Erika’s Update.” This is your weekly update on events in the Kentucky General Assembly during the legislative session and monthly afterward. January Break Ends We will return to the legislative session next Tuesday, having been out since January 10th. The January break always occurs during odd-numbered years. Between all […]
New Kentucky bill would lower age to get driver’s permit
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – In the first four days of the 2025 legislative session, more than 300 bills were filed between the House of Representatives and the Senate. One bill, House Bill 15, aims to lower the driver’s permit age requirement to 15 years old. It is currently 16 years old. “We’re clearly an outlier on […]
