Every year, since 2004, advocates, business leaders, youth and elected officials have gathered at the Capitol in Frankfort on Children’s Advocacy Day to be a visible and audible presence for Kentucky’s kids.  Attendees rally together to kick off the day, meet with their legislators, learn more about the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children, and end by watching legislators in action in the senate or house. It’s a day full of advocacy and the hope for success. [...]

 Owensboro, KY: Monday, October 28, 3013 The first Step Up for Kids event in Owensboro promises to be thought-provoking and action-oriented. With the help of the Hager Educational Foundation and the Public Life Foundation, several community leaders, including District Court Judge Lisa Jones and Head Start Director, Peggy Grant, are scheduled to speak on key issues facing Kentuckians in Owensboro. The day will end with a legislative panel that will include Respresentatives Tommy Thompson and [...]