Bowling Green Today

Rep. Brett Guthrie, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Kentucky's 2nd district, shared updates on his recent activities and engagements through a series of tweets. Guthrie, who has been in office since 2009 after succeeding Ron Lewis, discussed issues ranging from senior healthcare to improvements in passport processing and educational advancements.

On November 20, Rep. Guthrie highlighted his meeting with representatives from the Kentucky Council of the Aging from Jefferson County. He emphasized his commitment as Health Chair of the House Commerce Committee to ensuring that seniors have access to preventative health care services. "This week I met with representatives from the Kentucky Council of the Aging from Jefferson County to discuss older Americans and their needs."

The following day, November 21, Rep. Guthrie expressed support for a bill proposed by Rep. Brian Mast aimed at expediting the passport application process. He noted that current wait times are lengthy due to outdated paper methods and supported efforts to modernize this process. "This week I was proud to vote for @RepBrianMast bill which will help to expedite the passport application process."

Later on November 21, Rep. Guthrie commended Dr. Ryan Quarles for his leadership as President of KCTCS since last year and mentioned an update he received in Washington D.C., alongside Drs. Jennifer Lindon, Greg Feeney, and Todd Brand regarding workforce initiatives."Dr. Ryan Quarles has been doing a great job since taking over as the President of KCTCS last year."