WTVQ: Universal pre-K, medicinal marijuana among Democrats’ legislative goals
Berry Craig
By STEVE ROGERS, MADDIE McQUEEN
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – On the eve of the state Legislature going into session, Democratic leaders in the state Senate and House issued several priorities Monday during a Capitol press conference.
The list includes some issues that have bipartisan support such as universal pre-K, legalizing medicinal marijuana and sports wagering. But the list also includes some controversial items that likely will face opposition from Republicans who have a super majority in both chambers. That’s especially true for restoring the governor’s emergency powers.
The issues include: