For the second time in two weeks, Kentucky educators invaded the state capitol.

A massive rally was once again held on the grounds of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort. Thousands packed the capitol grounds and buildings to, once again, protest action taken by the state legislature on pension reform and education funding.

The latest rally comes at the end of the current legislative session, one in which many teachers believe they have been belittled and betrayed by state government leaders, particularly Governor Matt Bevin.

Many wanted inside the capitol building but were locked out after 500 people were let in. They stood outside the doors chanting, “Let us in.”

Some hoped the state legislature would override the vetos by Governor Bevin on the recently-passed budget and revenue bills. Some didn’t. But all in attendance wanted education in Kentucky to be fully-funded.

Eastern Kentucky was well represented in the rally, with representatives from local school districts taking part.

There was no denying the political atmosphere at the rally, and the momentum Democrats seem to be riding following the extended pension reform controversy. Attorney General Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes whipped the crowd into a frenzy while urging voters to vote out those who fell in line with Bevin on pension reform.

The crowd at this latest rally exceeded that of the previous rally, which was held April 2. And the raucous crowd promised to remember this fight over pension reform in this year’s, and next year’s, elections.

“We will remember in November,” and “Vote them out,” they chanted.

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