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Budgets always require tough choices, and on Tuesday, Governor Beshear built on his previous commitment to kids around health and high school graduation and became “the Children’s Governor” because of the choices he made, the priorities he established, and the values he exemplified. In what is arguably the most historic budget address for kids in the Commonwealth in decades, Governor Beshear laid out an agenda that is as smart as it is bold. He tackled [...]
The 10th Children’s Advocacy Day saw hundreds of children’s champions invade Frankfort today to join voices in calling for our leaders to make Kentucky the best place in America to be young. You could not be in the Rotunda for the 10AM Rally or there for the 1PM KIDS COUNT briefing and award ceremony and not sense the power of that collective force. I am so thankful for the many partners and sponsors that brought [...]
Hundreds of child advocates from across Kentucky are in Frankfort today, January 16, 2014 for Children's Advocacy Day at the Capitol. They are urging legislators to fund kids first in the next two year state budget and to support the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children, a common agenda supported by child advocates across the state. Over the next few weeks, there will be several ways you can take action on important children's issues such as child [...]
The week is upon us! The 10th Annual Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol in this Thursday, January 16. We look forward to seeing everyone in Frankfort! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to register for the event and check out the CAD booklet to help you prepare for Thursday. Here are some final details about the event: 9:30am - Check-in and registration will be available in the Capitol Rotunda and on the back terrace of the [...]
Last week I wrote about New Year’s resolutions. This week it’s about New Year’s predictions. TIME Magazine’s January 13 issue is totally focused on the year ahead. It predicts all kinds of issues for 2014 in all kinds of areas – power, commerce, innovation, culture and sports. If TIME is right, then: Janet Yellen may become the most powerful person in the world when she takes over the Fed; The PC will be as extinct [...]
In the last couple of weeks, amidst getting back into the swing of things following holiday laziness and excess, my email inbox, twitter feed, and blog roll have been inundated with information, resources, and commentary on income inequality and the war on poverty. If the sheer volume of information I’ve received is any indication, this is a big deal. Fifty years ago today, President Johnson declared in his first State of Union speech: “Let this [...]
The 2014 General Assembly kicked-off yesterday. Undoubtedly the legislature’s biggest challenge will be to adopt a new budget to guide the next 2 years of spending as a state. Budgets are about priorities and we believe that Kentucky’s children should be on the top of the list. Join us in asking state leaders to build a budget that gives every child the best opportunity to thrive in childhood and succeed as an adult. Budgets always [...]
Today is the start of the 2014 Kentucky General Assembly. There are already news stories and reports about what will/will not happen during the legislative session. There is talk about the budget. There is talk about gaming. And there is talk about a whole host of other things. But as the 2014 General Assembly begins, we want you to know that YOU can make a difference for kids this session. Legislators listen to their constituents, [...]
It’s that time of year. U of L wins a bowl game! I don’t want to talk about the U of L/UK basketball game. Those Holiday decorations come down. And we all make a few New Year’s resolutions, whether we admit it or not! You can find lists of resolutions that detail the most common commitments to a new year. Items like: “Get in shape.” “Get my finances in order.” “Pay attention to balance in [...]
