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
In partnership with KHEAA, AARP, master gardeners, and the public library, Hopkins County offered multiple classes during Kentucky Saves week. Nine parents and students attended "Paying for College 101," hosted by the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent. One student learned of tuition savings of $2,614 per semester; all nine indicated the class helped them find resources to finance higher education. A safe driving class for residents age 55 and older was taught to decrease risk for accident. After completing the four-hour session, 22 participants were eligible for a potential insurance reduction of 5-10%. Using Extension curriculum, a couponing class taught participants to save money, with participants reporting weekly savings of $25 to $80.
To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Hopkins county, please click the link.
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