Lisa Willner

State Rep, KY House Dist 35. psychologist; longtime Bellarmine faculty; believer in education to transform lives & communities.

[Lisa Willner @lgwillner]

I’m voting No on Amendment 2. It’s a bad deal for Kentucky students.

[Lisa Willner @lgwillner]

I’m voting No on Amendment 2. It’s a bad deal for Kentucky students.

[Lisa Willner @lgwillner]

@Nazhomeinc @MhaynesHaynes Happy Mary Haynes Day! ❤️

[KY House Democrats @kyhousedems]

“People complain about new sales taxes to me all the time,” state Rep. @lgwillner said. “’Why do I have to pay taxes on taking my dog to the vet?’ ‘Why do I have to pay taxes on my gym membership or to take an exercise class?’”

Good questions.

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[KyPolicy @KyPolicy]

Follow Protect Our Schools KY at @OurSchoolsKY and join the campaign to defeat Amendment 2, the voucher amendment.

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[KAIROS @KyRecoveryOrgs]

Thank you @Fleming_Ken, @LGWillner, @TinaforKentucky, @SteveBratcherKY, #RepPalumbo & #KYGA24 for passing #HB56!

This valuable legislation supports the mobility of licensed social workers through multi-state reciprocity – to reduce the barriers to license portability.

[Al Gentry @KYAlGentry]

Bad Bill Alert = Majority Party silences opposing voice that identifies the “badness” by limiting debate. It has already happened today on the 1st debate on final passage of HB5. Silencing voices is anti-democracy. Anti-American. Today I have been silenced and denied speech.

[KY House Democrats @kyhousedems]

The KY House has passed House Bill 199, which would legalize freestanding birthing centers and bring us in line with 43 other states. State Rep. @lgwillner said these centers "are an important tool in improving maternal health outcomes for both mother and infant."

[Jim McWilliams @JimMcWilliams5]

Well done, Rep Willner, well done.
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[KY House Democrats @kyhousedems]

State Rep. @lgwillner said the research is clear: Vouchers and other forms of public funding used for private education "have been shown to be ineffective, inefficient and inequitable."

[KY House Democrats @kyhousedems]

OP/ED by state Rep. @lgwillner: "We need to reject these (extreme, out-of-state) ideas and return to the days when we focus on legislation designed by and for the people we in the General Assembly are elected to serve." #KYGA24
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[KY House Democrats @kyhousedems]

Congratulations to state Reps. Lindsey Burke and Lisa Willner (who could not attend) for receiving @NASWKY's Social Justice Star Award this afternoon. March is #SocialWorkMonth, and both legislators were recognized for their outsized contributions to the profession. #KYGA24

[Lisa Willner @lgwillner]

@alz_ky @kyhousedems Thank you for your advocacy to #ENDALZ !

[Lisa Willner @lgwillner]

Rough day in Frankfort. The Ky House passed HB255 - a bill pushed by the Florida-based, billionaire-funded, right-wing Foundation for Gov Accountability - that guts child labor laws.

[KY House Democrats @kyhousedems]

State Rep. @lgwillner pointed out that KY is "already one of the most dangerous places in the country to be a child" because of issues like child abuse and poverty. "Unfortunately, House Bill 255 will only make things even worse for Kentucky's vulnerable children."

[ACS CAN Kentucky @ACSCANKY]

HB115 passes the House 93-0! It prohibits cost-sharing for any covered diagnostic breast exam or supplemental breast exam required under fed law. Now it’s on to the Senate! Thank you to bill sponsors! @5boymom, @drdanbentley, @lgwillner @RepJosieRaymond! #KYGA24 @SusanGKomen

[KY House Democrats @kyhousedems]

State Rep. @lgwillner spoke today in support of HB 115, which would improve health-insurance coverage for breast examinations. The bill passed unanimously & Rep. Willner dedicated her "Yes" vote to @LtGovColeman for the bravery she has shown in her breast-cancer journey. #KYGA24

[ACS CAN Kentucky @ACSCANKY]

HB115, which we support, passes out of committee! The bill prohibits cost-sharing for any covered diagnostic breast exam or supplemental breast exam if required under fed law. Thank you to bill sponsors: @5boymom, @drdanbentley, @lgwillner @RepJosieRaymond! #KYGA24 @SusanGKomen

[Lisa Willner @lgwillner]

@MorganEavesKY Great news! Congratulations, Morgan!!

[Lisa Willner @lgwillner]

Earlier today on the House floor, excerpt from my comments opposing HB5…

[KY House Democrats @kyhousedems]

"There is a path to a safer Kentucky, and it's right at the intersection of justice, public safety and public health," state Rep. @lgwillner said, citing two particular needs requiring more attention: Affordable housing and improved access to mental healthcare.

[Lisa Willner @lgwillner]

I was very glad to see @A_Young210 in Frankfort today. I’m so proud of his steadfast work & commitment to protecting kids. And grateful for our bipartisan & successful efforts to finally put an end to corporal punishment in KY’s public schools!

[Alex Young @A_Young210]

It was great getting to catch up with Rep. Willner and Rep. Riley today. Together, they helped us end corporal punishment in KY schools.