But Sen. Vernie McGaha, R-Russell Springs, said it makes sense to send the money back to the local level, where it can help farmers the most. He said it's not fair to argue that local governments will use the money for political gain. The latter 50 percent is at the center of the current debate. Sen. Virgil Moore, R-Leitchfield, urged senators to keep an open mind about how the money for farming should be split up. On B3 State workers at lowest grade to get raises.
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