Staffing State Legislatures: Doing More With Less, with Jay Hartz
When legislative sessions end, the work of state government continues behind the scenes. In this episode of Real | State, host Lindsey Gray is joined by Jay Hartz, Executive Director of Kentucky’s Legislative Research Commission, to explore how a full-time, nonpartisan staff supports part-time lawmakers year-round. From staffing and modernization to transparency, talent retention, and trust, the conversation reveals the operational backbone that keeps legislatures—and democracy—working.
In this episode:
What is the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) in Kentucky?
The Legislative Research…
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