DOCSLIB.ORG

AGING CARE Oversight and Advisory Committee

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
AGING CARE Oversight and Advisory Committee SERVING KENTUCKY MEDICAL NEWS AND SOUTHERN INDIANA The business of healthcare $2.50 October 2017 News in Brief page 2 | People in Brief page 4 | Event Calendar page 6 Corner Office LAWMAKERS Meet Daniel Fisher, partner and Health HEAR SOBERING Care Practice Chair with Bingham Greenebaum Doll in Louisville, Ky. who ACCOUNT OF joined the firm directly out of law school. OPIOID CRISIS Read more on page 5 Cabinet reaches agreement By Ben Keeton with Bluegrass.org to manage MEDICAID OVERSIGHT AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR REP. KIMBERLY MOSER, R-TAYLOR MILL Hazelwood ICF At one Kentucky hospital, people The Cabinet for Health and are bringing in heroin and shooting up chair Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Florence, “People do get better,” Ingram said. Family Services (CHFS) has with patients. said of the topics on the agenda that “People do recover, although for those reached an agreement That’s one example of the “very included prevention, treatment and people on the front lines, it doesn’t seem with Bluegrass.org – a desperate situation” the opioid-abuse criminal justice issues. that way.” Kentucky-based, non-profit organization – to crisis has created, Kentucky Chamber of Co-chair Rep. Kimberly Poore In what he described as a “rare bright assume management of Hazelwood, a state-owned Commerce President Dave Adkisson said Moser, R-Taylor Mill, said the point of spot, there were 70 million fewer dos- Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) for individuals with while testifying before a panel of state combining the two committees’ meetings age units of opioids prescribed last year intellectual and developmental disabilities. legislators in the Capitol Annex. was to show the complexity of the opioid- in Kentucky than in 2011. (That figure Read more on page 8 abuse crisis and need for a coordinated, doesn’t include buprenorphine, a semi- long-term strategy to tackle it. synthetic opioid that is used to treat opi- From the Archives It cuts across all demographics. “We know that everything we have oid addiction.) There are still about 300 The future of the VA Medical Center It touches everyone. We know heard about the opioid use disorder million dosage units of opioids being pre- problem, heroin problem, is real to many scribed in Kentucky. in Louisville it doesn’t matter where you families and our communities,” she said, “This whole problem is the Over the past 24 years, live. Addiction doesn’t care “and it cuts across all demographics. It overexposure of opioids to our country Medical News has had how smart you are, where touches everyone. We know it doesn’t and state,” Ingram said. “We are reducing the privilege of telling matter where you live. Addiction doesn’t that overexposure.” thousands of stories of you went to school or how care how smart you are, where you went advocacy efforts, new developments or healthcare House Bill 333 Will Help much money you make.” to school or how much money you make.” providers making a difference in the community. Office of Drug Control Policy He said the passage of House Bill Going forward, we are going to occasionally revisit — Co-chair Rep. executive director Van Ingram testified 333 earlier this year would further drive some of these stories to see how they impact Kimberly Poore Moser, that 1,404 Kentuckians died of a drug down the number of opioids prescribed. healthcare today. This month, we look back to 2008 It prevents doctors from prescribing and the discussions surrounding the location of the R-Taylor Mill overdose last year. He said the introduction of the synthetic opiate fentanyl into the more than a three-day supply of opioid new VA Medical Center. heroin supply was largely driving the painkillers, with some exceptions allowed. Read more on page 12 He was among more than 25 people death rate. In addition, fentanyl has been It also increased penalties for trafficking from across the country who testified about present in 53 percent of the drug overdoses in opioids and authorized the state Office the best policies to attack the crisis at a recorded in Kentucky so far, this year. of the Inspector General to investigate IN THIS ISSUE rare six-hour meeting of both the Interim Ingram said the Kentucky General trends in drug usage and trafficking. Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Assembly passed many measures in the Department for Medicaid Services and Family Services, and the Medicaid last five or six years to address opioid Medical Director Dr. Gil Liu testified on AGING CARE Oversight and Advisory Committee. the impact of opioid abuse disorder on abuse, but it takes time for the full impact This month we take a closer look at the business “Today is a snapshot,” meeting co- of those laws to be seen. Kentucky’s Medicaid program. At the beginning of 2014 Kentucky of aging in Kentucky, with a diverse set of articles spent about $56 million in Medicaid money covering topics such as the increasing popularity on behavioral health and substance abuse of the Music & Memory program for people treatment, he said. By the end of 2016, with Alzheimer’s disease. We also explore how Kentucky was spending about $117 million telemedicine is helping docs reach seniors in in Medicaid money on those treatments. remote areas of the state who are unable to travel Rep. Danny Bentley, R-Russell, asked for an in-person appointment. Think house calls Monroe, GA Monroe, what percent of people with substance are a thing of the past? Think again. Seniors are Permit #15 Permit abuse disorder have a behavioral health relying on in-home doctor visits more and more. PAID disorder, outside of the drug issue. This and more starting on page 13 US Postage US “Well over half of the people,” Liu said. PRSRT STD PRSRT Continued on page 9 PAGE 2 MEDICAL NEWS • OCTOBER 2017 NEWS IN BRIEF Highlands Health System UofL researcher receives NIH grant to merge with Appalachian to study periodontal disease Regional Healthcare Huizhi Wang, MD, PhD, of the Department of Oral Immunology and Appalachian Regional Infectious Diseases at UofL, earned the five-year grant for the study from the Healthcare (ARH) and National Institute of Dental and Cra- Highlands Health System niofacial Research, part of the National announced they have en- Institutes of Health. tered into a Letter of Intent Periodontal disease, a chronic in- to merge the Prestonsburg- flammatory disease that affects the gum based Highlands Regional tissue and bone supporting the teeth, can WANG Medical Center and other have serious consequences for those who Highlands Health facilities Periodontal disease is a common suffer from it. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss. and services into the multi- struggle for many Americans, affecting half of U.S. adults over 30. Now, a re- Research also has shown peri- hospital ARH system. odontal disease is associated with other ARH and Highlands searcher at the University of Louisville ARH system. All other Highlands out- School of Dentistry is embarking on a chronic inflammatory diseases, and may hope to finalize the transaction by early patient services and facilities in Floyd, promising study of a potential way to be linked to cardiovascular disease, dia- next year after the completion of the due betes, rheumatoid arthritis and stomach Johnson, Martin and Magoffin counties help combat the disease after earning a diligence process. and colon cancer. are also included in the merger. nearly $2 million grant. Under the agreement, the 192-bed ARH offers a wide-range of prima- Highlands Regional Medical Center ry and specialty care services through its will operate under the new name, High- network of health facilities and partner- Behavioral health leaders create lands ARH Regional Medical Center, ships with other health systems. and will become the 12th hospital in the initiative to tackle addiction crisis In response to Louisville’s ongoing der the overarching concerns of access addiction crisis, a new initiative has been to treatment, prevention initiatives and Lourdes palliative care chaplain created that brings together thought healthy recovery, the TAG team has leaders from providers all over Louisville self-selected into smaller action groups wins award to form to form the Treatment Advisory to focus on specific goals. Group (TAG). The group was convened For example, the TAG Advoca- HERO, the Health Enhancement life. With as- in January by the Office of Addiction cy team is looking at issues where the Research Organization, has named sistance from Services, part of the Louisville Metro treatment community’s collective voice is Brent Easton, a palliative care chaplain Lourdes and Public Health & Wellness. needed. The TAG Sober Housing Task for Lourdes and Mercy Health, the re- Mercy Health’s Leadership from Centerstone, The Force is working on proper credential- Brook Hospitals, Volunteers of Amer- ing for Metro-area recovery residences to cipient of the inaugural Alliant Healthy well-being pro- ica, Our Lady of Peace, Jeffersontown protect the interests of recovering people, HERO Award. gram, he ad- Police, Renew Recovery, Landmark Re- the neighborhoods where housing is lo- The Alliant Healthy HERO Award justed his habits covery, Center for Behavioral Health, cated and the owners/providers of legiti- recognizes an individual whose partici- and rethought Morton Center, Greater Louisville mate recovery homes. The Single Point pation in a company-sponsored well- his definition Counseling Center, Beacon House and of Access team is working with Metro being program has inspired significant, of success. Over many more have come together to focus United Way to evaluate the possibility sustained improvements in health and the past three on solutions build strong relationships of having the phone number 211 be a overall well-being.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Elected Officials
    ELECTED OFFICIALS Representing Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government UNITED STATES SENATORS Six-Year Term The Honorable Mitch McConnell - Rep 601 W. Broadway, Suite 630 Louisville, KY 40202 502-582-6304 Elected: 2020 (2026) The Honorable Rand Paul - Rep 600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pl., Suite 1072B Louisville, KY 40202 502-582-5341 Elected: 2016 (2022) UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Two-Year Term THIRD DISTRICT The Honorable John A. Yarmuth - Dem 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Pl., Suite 216 Elected: 2020 (2022) Louisville, KY 40202 502-582-5129 FOURTH DISTRICT The Honorable Thomas Massie - Rep 110 W. Jefferson St., Suite 100 Elected: 2020 (2022) LaGrange, KY 40031 502-265-9119 August 16, 2021 2 STATEWIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS Four-Year Term GOVERNOR Andy Beshear - Dem The Capitol Elected: 2019 (2023) 700 Capital Ave, Ste. 100 Frankfort, KY 40601 502-564-2611 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Jacqueline Coleman - Dem The Capitol Elected: 2019 (2023) 700 Capital Ave., Ste. 142 Frankfort, KY 40601 502-564-2611 SECRETARY OF STATE Michael G. Adams - Rep 700 Capital Ave. Elected: 2019 (2023) Suite 152, The Capitol Frankfort, KY 40601 502-564-3490 ATTORNEY GENERAL Daniel Cameron - Rep 700 Capital Ave., Room 118 Elected: 2019 (2023) Capitol Building Frankfort, KY 40601 502-564-2894 AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Mike Harmon - Rep 209 St. Clair St. Elected: 2019 (2023) Frankfort, KY 40601 502-564-5841 STATE TREASURER Allison Ball - Rep 1050 US Highway 127 South, Suite 100 Elected: 2019 (2023) Frankfort, KY 40601 502-564-4722 COMMISSIONER OF Ryan F. Quarles - Rep AGRICULTURE 105 Corporate Dr. Frankfort, KY 40601 Elected: 2019 (2023) 502-573-0282 3 STATE SENATORS All can be reached at 800/372-7181 Four-Year Term 10th SENATORIAL DISTRICT Dennis L.
    [Show full text]
  • Find out How Your Legislators Voted on Key Business Issues
    2011 KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY Voting Record Explanation of bills used in voting record THE ROLL CALL VOTES you see in this record reveal how legislators voted on bills the Kentucky Chamber Find out how your legislators publicly supported or opposed during the 2011 General Assembly and 2011 Extraordinary Session. Although we took positions on several bills during the session, the vot- ing record includes only those that received a full vote voted on key business issues before the entire House and/or Senate. Please note that the substance of a bill may be signifi- ach legislative session, legislators vote on hundreds of bills which could affect cantly altered during the legislative process. Unless other- wise noted, the legislation proposals — along with the Kentucky’s business climate. It’s crucial they make well-informed decisions about Kentucky Chamber’s position on those proposals — refer- a bill and its potential impact to the Commonwealth. That’s why the Chamber’s enced in the voting record are based on the last or final E version of the bill receiving a floor vote for each house. Public Affairs team informs legislators of the potential impact – both good and bad – To access the language of the bills highlighted in this document, the Kentucky Chamber invites you to visit the legislation may have on employers. We provide expert testimony at committee meetings, Legislative Research Commission’s website at lrc.state.ky.us. produce informative legislative briefs, and we personally meet with legislators creating a valuable dialogue between employers and policymakers. We do all of this with the belief DESCRIPTION OF SENATE BILLS that knowledge is key to a successful state and business climate.
    [Show full text]
  • Businesses Brace for Energy Cost Increases
    newsJUNE 2011 We all influence the health of those around us, especially in the work place. As an employer, you have a tremendous effect on employee health by the examples you set and the health care plans you choose. As a Kentucky Chamber Businesses member, you’re connected to big savings on big benefits for your small business. Help employees get more involved in their health care with consumer-driven HSA, HRA and HIA plans, or choose from more traditional solutions. Either way, brace for you can build a complete benefits package – including preventive care and prescription coverage – with one-stop shopping convenience. energy cost Talk to your broker, call the Kentucky Chamber at 800-431-6833 or visit increases group.anthem.com/kcoc for more information. PAGE 1 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky, Inc. Life and Disability products underwritten by Anthem Life Insurance Company. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. 19075KYAENABS 1/11 JUNE 2011 Business Summit and Annual Meeting Businesses Morning Joe hosts brace for to share their views energy cost at Annual Meeting ONE OF CABLE television’s highest rated morning increases talk shows, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, is not just a NEW DATA from Kentucky’s regulated news source — it’s also been, at times, a newsmak- electric utility companies shows that the er.
    [Show full text]
  • Political Contributions and Related Activity Report July – December 2019
    Political contributions and related activity report July – December 2019 Providing perspective for a healthy future Political Action Committee 1 Humana PAC Board of Directors George Renaudin Jacqueline Smith Humana PAC Board Chair Manager, Risk Management SVP, Medicare East & Provider Humana Humana Stephanie Weidenborner Jeanie Allgeier Associate Director, Product Director, Wellness Product Development Implementation Humana Humana Leslie Young John Barger Market VP, Senior Product SVP, Medicaid President Humana Humana Karen Boss Jarboe Channel Development Lead Humana Humana PAC oversight Brent Densford Doug Stoss SVP, Humana Military, President Treasurer, Humana PAC Humana Vice President, Federal Corporate Affairs Humana Patti Grice Smith CRM Marketing Lead Bradley Wood Humana Counsel Humana Mark Matzke SVP, Employer Group and Specialty Alyssa Greenhut Humana Humana PAC Manager Humana Robert Perretta Senior Manager, MarketPoint Sales Humana Political Action Committee 2 Letter from the Humana PAC Board Chair Humana Political Action Committee (PAC) exists to provide perspective for a healthy future. Eligible Humana employees can voluntarily contribute to this nonpartisan PAC, which in turn supports federal and state candidates who, like Humana, believe in building a high-quality, accessible and affordable health care system. The Humana PAC Board, elected by PAC members, approves the candidates who receive our support. Humana’s commitment to openness and transparency is the foundation for this report, which details Humana PAC activity and corporate political contributions in the last six months of 2019. Yours in health, George Renaudin Humana PAC Board Chair Humana About the PAC Humana Inc. established and sponsors a Political Action Committee (PAC), registered with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and certain states nationwide as required by applicable law.
    [Show full text]
  • OCTOBER 2016 Kentucky Pride Chamber Completes Runs Deep at Anthem Banner Year Under Canafax’S Leadership
    OCTOBER 2016 Chamber completes banner year under Canafax’s leadership AS THE YEAR comes to a close, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Kevin Canafax reflects on his time at the helm of the state’s largest business organization, what the Chamber has accomplished and what he sees yet to come. Kevin Canafax, vice president of Fidelity Investments’ Midwest Region, was named Chairman of the Board of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in October 2015, succeed- ing Wil James, Jr., president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky. In an interview with The Bottom Line about his year as chairman, Canafax described his time as chair as a great experience and noted that his tenure in the position came at the ky Chamber same time a new administration was entering the governor’s office, which provided a unique opportunity for he and the Chamber to immediately start a dialogue on important issues. In reflecting on the past year, Canafax celebrated the victories seen by the business com- munity including passing public-private partnership legislation and the initial progress being 2016 Kentucky Chamber Board Chairman Kevin Canafax, Fidelity entuc made by the business community on crucial policy issues including addressing the state’s Investments, Erlanger K pension crisis and workforce needs. news “When businesses are engaged, then the stakeholder groups we are talking with, such as legislators and community leaders, recognize that these are truly important issues of our membership and not just something that a few people have dreamt up in a back room.” — 2016 Kentucky Chamber Board Chairman Kevin Canafax, Fidelity Investments “Our membership has made it very clear to us that these are critical issues that need to be addressed and resolved.
    [Show full text]
  • VOTE Tuesday, Nov. 6
    VOTE Tuesday, Nov. 6 This year C-FAIR, the political action committee (PAC) of the Fairness Campaign, proudly endorsed more than 90 candidates for state and local offices across Kentucky in the 2018 General Election. We are proud to share them with you in this newsletter, which includes a full list of endorsed candidates and brief endorsement narratives in a few select races. You might be wondering why you do not see endorsements in the many important races for Congress across Kentucky, but as a state PAC, C-FAIR only endorses candidates for state and local office, not federal office. These endorsements represent hundreds of volunteer hours performed by C-FAIR Board Members and community volunteers, who interviewed a record number of candidates for our PAC—more than 120 in total! All candidates in races being considered by C-FAIR were mailed an instruction letter to their address filed with the Kentucky Secretary of State or County Clerk. Those letters provided a link to an online candidate survey. Candidates who completed the survey, and whose answers were viewed favorably by the C-FAIR Board of Directors, were invited to an interview with a team of C-FAIR Board Members and supporters, who interviewed each candidate in a particular race in person General Election ‘18 or by phone. Following the interview the teams made recommendations of endorsement to the C-FAIR Board of Directors, which issues final endorsement decisions. Page 2 C-FAIR Endorsements Sometimes there are many Fairness-supportive candidates in a single race. While it is difficult, the C-FAIR Board of Directors endeavors to choose one candidate for endorsement in each Page 4 race.
    [Show full text]
  • Become a State Political Coordinator
    STATE POLITICAL COORDINATOR GUIDEBOOK State Political Coordinator Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 SPC Duties and Expectations………………………………………………..……………………………………..…………….4 SPC Dos and Don’ts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 Fostering a Relationship with your Legislator…………………………………………………………………………….6 Calls For Action…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……7 How a Bill Becomes Law…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 Glossary of Legislative Terms……………………………………………..……………………………………….…………..10 Resources and Contact Information………………………………………………………………………………………...13 Directory of State Senators……………………………………………….……………………………………………………..14 Directory of State Representatives…………………………………………………………………………………………..17 SPC Checklist……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………24 KENTUCKY REALTORS® 2 State Political Coordinator Manual INTRODUCTION State Political Coordinators (SPCs) play an important role in advancing the legislative priorities of Kentucky REALTORS® (KYR) members across the Commonwealth. KYR is the voice homeownership and real property rights and the SPCs are the loudspeaker that help amplify that message to every corner of the state. Each SPC is tasked with creating and cultivating a direct relationship with their State Representative or Senator. Through those relationships, SPCs educate their respective member on key issues and act as a consistent point of contact for any industry-related questions. Candidates for SPC should have interest in politics and legislation,
    [Show full text]
  • 2008 Political Contributions (July 1 – December 31)
    2008 Political Contributions (July 1 – December 31) Amgen is committed to serving patients by transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or even save lives. Amgen recognizes the importance of sound public policy in achieving this goal, and, accordingly, participates in the political process and supports those candidates, committees, and other organizations who work to advance healthcare innovation and improve patient access. Amgen participates in the political process by making direct corporate contributions as well as contributions through its employee-funded Political Action Committee (“Amgen PAC”). In some states, corporate contributions to candidates for state or local elected offices are permissible, while in other states and at the federal level, political contributions are only made through the Amgen PAC. Under certain circumstances, Amgen may lawfully contribute to other political committees and political organizations, including political party committees, industry PACs, leadership PACs, and Section 527 organizations. Amgen also participates in ballot initiatives and referenda at the state and local level. Amgen is committed to complying with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations that govern all such contributions. The list below contains information about political contributions for the second half of 2008 by Amgen and Amgen PAC. It includes contributions to candidate committees, political party committees, industry PACs, leadership PACs, Section 527 organizations, and state and local ballot initiatives and referenda. These contributions are categorized by state, political party (if applicable), political office (where applicable), recipient, contributor (Amgen Inc. or Amgen PAC) and amount. State Party Candidate Office Committee/PAC Name Candidate Name Corp.
    [Show full text]
  • Walker Thomas 8Th District
    November, 2016 A Brief Guide to the New Members of the Kentucky General Assembly. Walker Thomas 8th District Representative Walker Thomas Republican, 8th District: (Christian, Trigg) Contact Information: (as of 11/10/16) Mailing Address: 2620 Cox Mill Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 Frankfort Address: N/A Phone: (270) 889-8091 E-mail: N/A Career: Owner, Roller Dome Fun Plex. Co-owner, KY Moving & Storage Education: Austin Peay State University Home Town: Hopkinsville (Christian County) Campaign Website: http://kywinswithwalker.com/ Biography: Walker Thomas has long been an active member of his community. He is the past chair of the Salvation Army, the Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, and the Ft. Campbell Salute Week. Thomas has leadership experience as the past President of the Hopkinsville Rotary Club and past Assistant District Governor of Rotary International. Thomas was elected to and is a past member of the Hopkinsville City Council. Thomas is currently the chair of the City of Hopkinsville Community Development Services board, the city’s planning commission. He is focused on resolving the needs of Kentucky’s school systems and to reduce overcrowded classrooms. Thomas is eager to work with area farmers and help continue the success of the Hopkinsville ethanol plant. He will push for full funding of the necessary upgrades to re-designate the section of the Pennyrile Parkway spanning from I-69 to I-24 as an alternate interstate route to help attract more jobs to Christian and Trigg Counties. Finally, Walker Thomas is ready to make the needs of Ft. Campbell and area veterans a top priority in Frankfort.
    [Show full text]
  • KY Primary Election 2019 Newsletter
    We’re with Adam & Gill VOTE Tuesday, May 21 FairnessVotes.com for Full Endorsements Another important Kentucky Primary Election is before us, and it could help shape the future of Primary Election ‘19 our commonwealth for LGBTQ rights, reproductive freedom, racial justice, immigrant rights, and so much more. C-FAIR, the Political Action Committee of the Fairness Campaign, has endorsed Page 2 Adam Edelen and Gill Holland in the Democratic Primary for Kentucky Governor and Lieutenant C-FAIR Endorsements Governor. As we look for the strongest ticket with the broadest embrace of Fairness-supported values, Edelen-Holland is our clear choice to face off against Governor Matt Bevin in the General Page 4 Election. Inside you’ll find our other Primary Election endorsements. 2018 Year in Review The election comes on the heels of a hectic and eventful 2019 Kentucky General Assembly, which Page 7 saw major setbacks for reproductive justice and state worker pensions, but surprises in a Governor Special Thanks to 2018 veto of the pension bill and court victories in some of the most restrictive anti-abortion laws. The “Friends of Fairness” session was notably quiet on the LGBTQ rights front, with only one explicitly anti-LGBTQ bill filed, Donors an anti-adoption bill that went nowhere. Conversely, Statewide Fairness Laws in the Kentucky Senate and House both achieved record co-sponsors, including nearly a quarter of the legislature. 2263 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 | (502) 893-0788 | www.Fairness.org | @FairnessCamp KY Primary Election Endorsements Adam EDELEN – Kentucky Governor Democratic Primary Gill HOLLAND – Kentucky Lt. Governor Democratic Primary Adam Edelen and Gill Holland will ensure that every Kentuckian has equal rights under the law.
    [Show full text]
  • 2015 Legislative Outcomes
    LEGISLATIVE OUTCOMES: Obstacles & Opportunities for Business in 2015 GREATER LOUISVILLE INC. IS THE “VOICE OF BUSINESS” IN THE 15-COUNTY BI-STATE REGION SOME BIG WINS IN THE 2015 SESSION WITH MUCH WORK LEFT TO BE DONE increasing our visibility in Frankfort. We outlined specific policy priorities Kent Oyler in the fall to ensure that legislators in President & CEO Frankfort would know what Greater Louisville businesses need to thrive. Our members showed up and spoke out. We compounded our lobbying By all accounts, the 2015 legislative efforts with a robust grassroots session was one of the most advocacy campaign and served as successful in GLI history. Of our a civic connector, bringing dozens eight top priorities, we helped pass of business leaders to Frankfort to significant legislation addressing engage in the debate. telecom reform, heroin abuse, and The proof is in the outcomes. stabilization of the road fund. Even Greater Louisville Inc.’s LEAD GLI Class lobbies in Frankfort (GLI) Critical legislation passed in 2015, among our long-term priorities, there some of which has been held up was progress on early childhood a quality-based rating system for efforts in 2015, we never stop looking for years. Perhaps most crucially, education and pension reform efforts. childcare providers. Beyond these forward. After all, there is no gain the legislature passed two pieces big wins, however, there were some without hard work. To this end, GLI Many have heard me say it but it of legislation for our infrastructure sobering missed opportunities for will continue to be the voice of the continues to be true: GLI is back.
    [Show full text]
  • Elected Officials
    ELECTED OFFICIALS Representing Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government UNITED STATES SENATORS Six-Year Term The Honorable Mitch McConnell - Rep 601 W. Broadway, Suite 630 Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 582-6304 Elected: 2014 (2020) The Honorable Rand Paul - Rep 600 Martin Luther King Blvd, Suite 216 Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 582-5341 Elected: 2010 (2016) UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Two-Year Term THIRD DISTRICT The Honorable John Yarmuth - Dem 600 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Suite 216 Elected: 2014 (2016) Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 582-5129 FOURTH DISTRICT The Honorable Thomas Massie - Rep 267 Main St. Elected: 2014 (2016) Fort Mitchell, KY 41042 859-283-2012 Updated: January 15, 2016 2 STATEWIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS Four-Year Term GOVERNOR Matt Bevin - Rep The Capitol Elected: 2015 (2019) 700 Capitol Ave. Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-2611 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Jenean Hampton - Rep The Capitol Elected: 2015 (2019) 700 Capitol Avenue Suite 142 Frankfort, KY 40601 502- 564-2611 SECRETARY OF STATE Alison Lundergan Grimes - Dem 700 Capitol Avenue Elected: 2015 (2019) Suite 152, The Capitol Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-3490 ATTORNEY GENERAL Andy Beshear - Dem Room 118, Capitol Bldg. Elected: 2016 (2020) Frankfort, KY 40601 AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Mike Harmon - Rep Room 144, Capitol Annex Elected: 2015 (2019) Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-5841 STATE TREASURER Allison Ball - Rep Capitol Annex Elected: 2015 (2019) Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-4772 COMMISSIONER OF Ryan F. Quarles - Rep AGRICULTURE Room 188, Capitol Annex Frankfort, KY 40601 Elected: 2015 (2019) (502) 564-5126 3 STATE SENATORS All can be reached at 800/372-7181 Four-Year Term 10th SENATORIAL DISTRICT Dennis L.
    [Show full text]