Local legislators are reacting to the governor’s call for a special session of the general assembly, saying they’re prepared to approve legislation they believe will protect Kentuckians, while limiting the governor’s executive powers.
State Senator Whitney Westerfield says he’s already reviewing early versions of multiple bills and he supports an approach to mitigating the pandemic that places many decisions in the hands of local entities.
Representative Walker Thomas of Hopkinsville says the General Assembly could try to address nurse shortages in rural areas, but the House and Senate will have to approve some type of legislation to continue executive orders lawmakers feel have been effective.
Ninth District state Representative Myron Dossett wants school systems to have more authority to decide how to proceed during the pandemic with NTI or on other items.
Hear from the governor and all three local lawmakers at 9 a.m. Sunday on Lite Rock 98.7 and online at lite987whop.com.