State officials told lawmakers Thursday they do not have a solution to a multimillion dollar shortfall that means there are fewer meals available for Kentucky seniors.

Lawmakers on the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee told the Department for Aging and Independent Living officials that if they were unable to find the money, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear needs to call a special session.

“Our seniors should never be left wondering where their next meal comes from,” said Committee Chair GOP Sen. Greg Elkin from Winchester. “Either find a solution or call us into special session. This is not a partisan issue. I don't care if we're Democrat, Republicans or Independents; I think we would all forgo our compensation to come here and fix this. It has to be fixed.”

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