Welcome to Kentucky Family Policy
This blog is dedicated to examining issues facing the Commonwealth of Kentucky and providing a nonpartisan, family perspective on public policy making. We hope to provide a forum for Kentuckians to review and discuss current legislative actions and the issues such actions are attempting to address. The opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Kentucky, its affiliates, or its representatives.
What the authors of this blog will contribute:
1) Summarize current state, national, and international research related to topics relevant to current legilative actions.
2) Describe Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service programs and activities currently addressing issues related to legilative actions in the various counties.
3) Provide expert commentaries via podcasts and videocasts on issues relevant to current legilative actions.
Please see "Priority Bills" section on the right for a short list of the most current legislative actions relevant to the family focus of this blog
Four years ago, the Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent was asked by a local policymaker to help pursue Main Street certification from the Kentucky Heritage Council. Over 130 individuals, 10 groups, 9 businesses, and all 9 City Councilmen supported the effort. With the FCS Agent, six volunteers held 36 meetings, attended seven state Main Street trainings or conferences, and conducted 13 events. Over 40 citizens served on subcommittees and the Main Street Board. The City Council and Mayor hired a Main Street Manager, allocating $50,000 to the position. Committee members have donated over 7,000 hours valued at $141,750. Because of this high-visibility Extension programming, the city was awarded $205,000 for funding sidewalks and beautification.
To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Bullitt county please click on the link.
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