Three area state representatives say they are pleased with the priority placed on education in the two-year state budget that was approved by the Kentucky House of Representatives Thursday night.
Ninth District State Representative Myron Dossett said State Representative Jason Petrie from Todd County, who chairs the Appropriations and Revenue Committee, worked hard to move the budget through the house earlier than normal. Dossett adds funding the retirement system was a priority.
click to download audio8th District State Representative Walker Thomas says education funding is a plus in this budget.
click to download audioFifth District State Representative Mary Beth Imes noted some of the education funding highlights that she was pleased with in the two-year spending plan.
click to download audioComments from those and other local legislators can be heard weekly during the Legislative Update Program on 96.5 and 100.9 WHVO and online at whvoradio.com.
