Ninth District State Representative Myron Dossett says he is looking forward to working with Governor Andy Beshear during the upcoming Kentucky General Assembly Special Session.
Following the Governor issuing the call for the special session Saturday afternoon, Representative Dossett released a statement saying the Kentucky General Assembly does not want to map out the COVID-19 plan, but wants to be informed.
click to download audioDossett says that line of communication has been open during the last couple of weeks as Governor Beshear and legislative leaders planned the special session.
click to download audioLegislators will return to Frankfort Tuesday, September 7, to begin a likely three day special session to deal with COVID-19. Dossett says local control will be a key issue.
click to download audioHe adds helping public schools will be another priority.
click to download audioGovernor Beshear said lawmakers will be asked to extend the state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic until January 15, 2022. Beshear says the extension will provide the Governor and public health officials with the tools and measures needed to slow the spread of the virus and save lives.
