It is a win win. I admit this may be a first of its kind step. In the past, this might have required action by the General assembly. But Leadership of the General assembly, including direct quotes from the speaker of the House, have repeatedly stated that they've given me more flexibility to manage the budget. They say I could have avoided all these cuts, that somehow I'm creating them today, I'm taking them at their word and I'm applying these dollars to reverse cuts and prevent painful impacts to our Kentucky families. (08:30–08:40)
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Asserts that the General Assembly leadership has stated they have given the Governor more budget management flexibility.
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