Native Oklahoman. Current Kentuckian. A Stop in DC. Passionate about public education, music, and my beagle. Blooming where I’m planted.
Louisville, KY
Joined April 2013
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LPM story on how there's only one doctor diagnosing black lung claims for the state. The result? Fewer diagnosed cases; less care. The KY Leg stopped radiologists from diagnosing black lung. We should protect all workers. lpm.org/news/2024-03-21/kent…
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This is a bad, even mean proposal:
House Bill 500 Takes Away Kentucky Workers’ Lunch and Rest Breaks and Cuts Their Pay kypolicy.org/house-bill-500-…
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We should be ensuring children have what they need to do well in school so they can be successful workers as adults, not loosening child labor laws.
.@kyhousedems members fought today against a national effort to roll back already-permissive child-labor laws. HB 255 "will not protect the life, health, safety & welfare of minors," Rep. @TinaForKentucky said. Instead, it will increase risk of injury & KY's dropout rate. #KYGA24
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There is no reason the KY Legislature should reduce eligibility for SNAP benefits. It hurts families just getting by and reduces access to school lunches for many students.
In what state @RepJosieRaymond called "the very definition of fiscal irresponsibility," the KY House voted today to spend more than $2 million in state tax dollars to stop more than $100 million in federal food benefits by reducing SNAP eligibility. #KYGA24
Republicans know this is wrong. We should remember this misuse of majority power.
The @kyhousedems Caucus' request to have enough time to properly file amendments for tomorrow's expected budget vote was denied this afternoon. Caucus Whip @Rachel4KY said this type of fast-tracking is shutting out the public and minority members alike. #KYGA24
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I have filed to run for the Kentucky House of Reps, District 48. A key priority will be supporting public education. Visit and follow my FB page to read more. Will be sharing more soon! facebook.com/WesslundforKYRe….
This strategy may not always work but when it does it is a beautiful thing. We all need something.
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Proud @GovAndyBeshear is a strong supporter of public education. It’s the best investment in our future prosperity and health.
Gov. Beshear releases education funding plan for 2023-2025 budget; 11% pay raise for all school personnel – the largest for K-12 in 40 years – and full funding for universal pre-K and more kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-…
I’m with Em. I want everyone to be safe from gun violence. It will take courage.
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When it comes to guns, we need some Profiles in Courage forwardky.com/when-it-comes-…
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Comments from this frustrated officer tell us exactly what the job is in addressing gun violence. Let’s get it done.
It's been a heavy week in Louisville.
Monday a mass shooting killed five people. Since then seven others have died from gun violence.
At the end of the Chickasaw shooting presser tonight I asked LMPD Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey what was on his heart. This is what he had to say: @WHAS11
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Worth a read and remembering…
TY CJ for running my take on politicizing school boards. courier-journal.com/story/op… via @courierjournal
You go @BeranForIowa! @paul_wesslund’s sister. 1st time candidate for Iowa legislature. Democrat. Running an energetic campaign!
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