KFTC members lobby on first day of session!

The 2010 state legislative session in Frankfort began last Tuesday.  15 KFTC members from all across the state were at the capitol to greet the legislators to another session and to inform them of the issues at hand. KFTC welcomed back many of the legislatures and hand-delivered pieces of informational material. The book, Plundering Appalachia and a report, Who Pays, from the Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy were given to every legislature possible in order to inform and educate them on the background to some of our most important issues.

KFTC citizen lobbyists met with 21 legislatures throughout the course of the day. The legislators were all smiles and handshakes- attentive and respectful.  And all those with KFTC were boasting smiles and nodding their heads when asked if they would come back and lobby again at the end of the day.

Being in Frankfort gives people a firsthand look into politics and the opportunity to hear stories from inside the closed office doors of legislatures. KFTC is ready to take on another legislative session and welcomes any participation. Mark your calendars for our upcoming events: "I Love Mountainsâ€ rally and lobby day is February the 11 and the "Bake Sale for the Budget" is January 20!!!

***Be on the look out for more first-hand lobbying updates***