DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES
TO PARTICIPATE IN 'MILITARY KIDS DAY'
The new application deadline is Friday, February 23
FRANKFORT, KY (Feb. 15, 2024) – Military Kids Day, hosted at the Kentucky state Capitol, is less than two weeks away. Lawmakers are eager to welcome military kids and their families to Frankfort.
The annual event will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, at the Kentucky state Capitol. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 23.
To participate, complete an online application form at legislature.ky.gov or by clicking HERE. The application can be submitted via email to Donna.Holiday@lrc.ky.gov.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
Senator Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, who originated the program following the request of military families in his district, is available for promotional interviews regarding the event. Press members may contact Dustin Isaacs at Dustin.Isaacs@lrc.ky.gov or call 502-682-2591 or 502-564-2450 to schedule an interview. The press is invited to the Capitol campus on the day of the event to cover activities and provide a deserved spotlight on these special kids.
BACKGROUND
Military Kids Day is an annual event that allows military children to participate in the legislative process. Hosted by the Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee, children are invited to take a Capitol tour, page for their respective legislators, participate in a Capitol scavenger hunt, and attend committee meetings related to military issues. Additionally, participants will hear from featured guest speakers, and a new addition to this year's event will be flight simulators courtesy of the Aviation Museum of Kentucky.
The Kentucky state House of Representatives will host this year's Military Kids Day. State Representative Walker Thomas, R-Hopkinsville, serves as chair of the House VMAPP Committee.
Due to traffic restrictions, reaching the top level of the parking garage for public parking can become difficult. To improve traffic flow, please consider using the Frankfort East-West Connector to turn onto KY Highway 420. This road will take you behind the Capitol campus and provide an easy turn-in for the lowest level of the public parking portions of the parking garage. Alternatively, you can access KY 420 from East Todd Street from Capital Avenue. Each level of the garage is equipped with elevator access and stairs. Please note that the second-floor tunnel access is restricted to authorized card-holders and will not be accessible to our guests.
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Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, represents the 14th Senate District, including Larue, Marion, Nelson, Spencer, and Washington Counties. Higdon serves as Senate Transportation Committee chair. Higdon is also the Public Pension Oversight Board co-chair. He serves as an Education; Licensing and Occupations and Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection committee member. Higdon previously served as a Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee member, which was restructured as a part of the new Senate Health Services Committee.
Visit https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators%20Full%20Res%20Images/senate114.jpg for a high-resolution .jpeg of Higdon.
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