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Lawmaker Denied Access to Bevin's News Conference

Kentucky LRC

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.

Rob Canning is a native of Murray, KY, a 2015 TV Production grad of Murray State. At MSU, he served as team captain of the Murray State Rowing Club. Rob's goal is to become a screenwriter, film director or producer and looks to the likes of Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for inspiration. He appreciates good music, mainly favoring British rock n' roll, and approves of anything with Jack White's name on it. When not studying, rowing or writing, Rob enjoys spending his free time with a book or guitar.
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