Statehouses across the U.S. are making efforts to resolve the long-standing issue of bathroom disparities faced by female lawmakers, particularly in Kentucky.
Female legislators in Kentucky Statehouse, dealing with only two bathroom stalls on the third floor shared by 41 out of 138 members, often face challenges during floor sessions where missing critical debates or votes is a risk.
Unlike their male counterparts who have ample bathroom facilities, women legislators have to make do with limited resources, with the state even installing speakers in men’s bathrooms to ensure no missed events. House Speaker David Osborne occasionally permits women to use his single stall bathroom, albeit leading to long queues.
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