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Kentucky Committee Rejects House Bill 255 and House Bill 367
Kentucky Republicans Divided Over House Bill 255 and House Bill 367
According to the report of HERALD LEADER, in Kentucky Government two Republican sponsored bills hit a surprise roadblock in a GOP-led committee. These bills House Bill 255 and House Bill 367 dealt with easing child labor laws and changing food stamp rules respectively. Despite being rejected there a chance they could come back in a special meeting. What unusual is that fellow Republicans joined in voting against them showing concerns about the impact on young workers and people needing food assistance.
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Kentucky Republicans Divided Over House Bill 255 and House Bill 367 (PHOTO: CBS News)
Rejection Spurs Debate on Balancing Economic Policy with Social Welfare
Even though the bills got turned down there still hope they could make a comeback later on according to Senate President Robert Stivers. The rejection of these bills brings up big questions about Kentucky politics balancing money matters with helping people. People like food bank workers and experts are sharing their thoughts on what these bills mean for the state. While the bills did pass this time the fact they might be back shows there more talking to do about workers rights and helping those in need in Kentucky.
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