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Statement on KY Senate 2024 State Budget Proposal

Contact: Mara Powell mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement from Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates LOUISVILLE, KY – With passage of the biennial state budget proposal by both the Kentucky House and Senate, House Bill 6 as amended will now head into conference committee for negotiations on a final proposal to send to the Governor’s desk. As is often said about budgets – they are more than dollars and cents, they are a value proposition. [...]

Statement on Passage of HB 561 by the Senate Families & Children Committee

Contact: Mara Powell mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement from Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates LOUISVILLE, KY – Representative Samara Heavrin continues to champion strengthening Kentucky’s child care infrastructure alongside Senator Danny Carroll – and that was evident today with the unanimous passage of House Bill 561 by the Senate Families & Children Committee. HB 561 permanently establishes the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership (ECCAP) and creates the Certified Child Care Community Designation Program – [...]

By |2024-03-12T12:46:47-04:00March 12th, 2024|Economic Security, Education, News Room|

Statement on Passage of HB 11 by the Kentucky House

Contact: Mara Powell mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement from Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates LOUISVILLE, KY – Kids won today in the Kentucky House when members supported passage of House Bill 11, sponsored by Representative Rebecca Raymer. As youth vaping continues to be a concern among Kentucky families and communities, this bill takes important steps to reduce youth access and limit initiation of addictive nicotine products. Provisions of this bill will provide a more [...]

By |2024-03-11T17:01:12-04:00March 11th, 2024|Education, Health, News Room|

Statement on Passage of HB 377 by the Kentucky House

Contact: Mara Powell mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement from Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates LOUISVILLE, KY – Recruit, retain, quality, qualified. These foci of a strong workforce – especially among our K-12 educator workforce – means a stronger Commonwealth for our kids. We know that the greatest impact on learning for students is having a well-trained educator in the classroom. With Kentucky’s shortage of teachers, it is time to invest in the recruitment and [...]

Statement on Passage of HB 11 by the House Health Services Committee

Contact: Mara Powell mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement from Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates Mallory Jones testifying on HB 11 in Frankfort LOUISVILLE, KY – “It is an adult responsibility to protect kids from the harmful effects of nicotine and keep harmful vaping products out of the hands of me and my peers. I live in a smaller town, and I am aware of multiple different places where my peers can purchase [...]

By |2024-03-08T11:44:37-05:00March 7th, 2024|Education, Health, News Room, Youth Justice|

2024 Other Legislative Priority House Joint Resolution 116

Other Legislative Item House Joint Resolution 116 Promote the well-being of children who are in foster care Summary HJR 116 would direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to evaluate and report on services offered to children in out-of-home care settings. Status HJR 116 is sponsored by Representative Samara Heavrin and has passed the House Families & Children Committee. Passed House Committee

By |2024-03-07T10:48:57-05:00March 7th, 2024|Bill Tracker|

Statement on Passage of HB 199 by the House LO&AR Committee

Contact: Mara Powell mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement from Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates LOUISVILLE, KY – Maternal health is critical to babies’ birth outcomes and how new mothers fare, and it relies on access to prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care. We appreciate Representative Jason Nemes and the House Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulation Committee for recognizing the need to address gaps in the Commonwealth for equitable access to care with today’s passage of [...]

By |2024-03-06T09:56:12-05:00March 6th, 2024|Bloom Kentucky, Health, News Room, Race Equity|

Guest Post: Support Kyan’s Law to Keep Kids Safe

By Kiera Dunk  Kiera Dunk received a Champion for Children award at the 2024 Rally for Kentucky Kids during Children's Advocacy Day at the Capitol Child abuse, it's not something a lot of people think about. It's not a fun flashy headline that makes the news, unless it's an atrocious case where the headline alone can incite tears or thoughts of violence. It is however my passion, my mission and inspired my advocacy [...]

By |2024-03-04T17:06:47-05:00March 4th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|

2024 Other Legislative Item House Bill 564

Other Legislative Item House Bill 564 Establishes an educational tax credit for dependents Summary HB 564 would establish a refundable tax credit for a dependent’s qualified education expenses paid or incurred during the taxable year, such as books, computer equipment, and other supplies, and not exceeding $150 per dependent. Status HB 564 is sponsored by Representative William Lawrence and is awaiting a hearing in the House Appropriations & Revenue Committee. [...]

By |2024-03-04T13:37:09-05:00March 4th, 2024|Bill Tracker|

2024 Blueprint Legislative Priority House Bill 011

Blueprint Legislative Priority Enforce T-21 Law and Protect Kids from the Harmful Effects of Tobacco and Nicotine Products House Bill 11 would create a database of retailers selling tobacco and nicotine products, define escalating penalties to those selling to kids, and prohibit citation or arrest of a minor for tobacco or nicotine related violations, among other things. Review the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children policy priority fact sheet. Status HB 11 [...]

By |2024-03-18T09:36:49-04:00March 4th, 2024|Bill Tracker|
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