I’ve kept very busy these past weeks, starting with a few days at the Public Safety Boot Camp in the company of national experts in law enforcement, corrections, rehabilitation, economists, researchers, academia, other legislators, and former New Jersey Governor. Chris Christie. We had an interactive panel discussing truth in sentencing, victim impacts, and fiscal impacts.
The past couple weeks have reminded me of the importance of sticking close to family and friends, and continuing to serve in my community. I’m grateful to the Grayson Police Department for putting public and officer safety first with new body camera technology. This technology builds transparency and promotes justice in our community.
I am proud of Grayson’s mayor who attended the FIVCO board of directors annual meeting. This meeting works to move projects forward and establish services that make our northeast region better.
Back in Frankfort, I’ve been busy with committee work. In Appropriations and Revenue, we discussed tax code and provisions, Kentucky’s workforce, and heard a review by the Budget Office. In the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, we discussed measures to address service disconnections during extreme weather conditions, outdoor adventure tourism opportunities, and several administrative regulations.
In the Committee on Agriculture, we received an update from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Division of Agricultural Economic Development and discussed several initiatives tied to economic development. In Justice and Judiciary, we received an update on the judicial branch budget from representatives of the Administrative Office of the Courts.
I also attended the Families and Children committee meeting, where we heard updates on three major child- and family-centered initiatives focused on reducing trauma, strengthening families, and modernizing care. The Isaiah 117 House provides a home-like setting for children on removal day, easing caseworker load and equipping foster families with essentials. Ramey Estep/Re-group, a Kentucky-based provider with 80 years of history, showcased its integrated model, which spans behavioral health, addiction treatment, and primary care. Finally, the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, now rebranded as OneQuest Health, reported serving 1,800 clients in 2025—a 22 percent increase—as it transitions toward a fully integrated medical and behavioral health model.
I take the work I do both in the district and in Frankfort seriously and am proud to be your state senator.
