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Lawmaker Denied Access to Bevin’s News Conference
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A Kentucky lawmaker was denied access to a news conference where Gov. Matt Bevin and top human services officials talked about problems with the state’s new public benefits system.
Democratic Rep. Johnny Bell of Glasgow was turned away at the door Thursday when he tried to enter the state Capitol room where Bevin and others talked about the startup woes for the benefind system.
Bell says his constituents would be disappointed that he wasn’t able to hear what the governor had to say. He calls it contradictory to deny him access to Bevin’s press conference when the Republican governor also talks about state leaders working together.
Bevin spokeswoman Jessica Ditto later apologized for “any misunderstanding” and said Bell was not singled out. She says the event was for credentialed reporters.