The day Ron DeSantis played Frankfort

By: Teri Carter

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 969

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Since Kentuckians can no longer sit in the House and Senate galleries for in-person viewings of legislative action — galleries are suddenly nonexistent because leadership requested no public accommodations when designing their temporary space while the Capitol undergoes a multiyear renovation — the citizens who elected them and pay their salaries are relegated to committee meetings.

Unlike House and Senate floor debates, which can feature lengthy, intense discussions, committee meetings are structured and brief. …

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