FRANKFORT, KY. (March 13, 2024) – The following is a statement from Sen. Steve West, R-Paris, in response to changes in the Senate’s version of the biennial budget.
“As the Senator representing the people of Bourbon County, I stand in firm opposition to the Bluegrass Station Project as proposed by the Governor, echoing the longstanding concerns raised by our community since 2017. The deliberate exclusion of $55 million allocated for this project in the Senate's budget highlights my commitment to transparency and advocacy for community interests. Moving forward, I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the voices of the people of Bourbon County are heard and respected in all future deliberations. I proudly support this version of the budget with a yes vote.”
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Senator Steve West, R-Paris, represents the 27th Senate District, including Bourbon, Fleming, Harrison, Mason, Nicholas, Robertson, and Rowan Counties and part of northern Fayette County. He serves as Senate Education Committee Chair and Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee Chair. West is also a member of the Senate standing committees on Agriculture and a Budget Review Subcommittee on Education member.
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WEST APPLAUDS SENATE’S EXCLUSION OF
$55M FOR BLUEGRASS STATION PROJECT
IN BIENNIAL BUDGET
Sen. West Affirms Commitment to Transparency and Bourbon County Community Interests