No more rotunda rallies? State Capitol closure worries advocacy groups

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The Kentucky state Capitol is closed for renovations, raising concerns about public access during legislative sessions.

Advocacy groups worry that alternative locations for rallies will be less effective at reaching lawmakers.

Lobbyists and advocates are also concerned the closure will reduce crucial face-to-face interactions with legislators.

During Kentucky's legislative session, the state Capitol's halls and rotunda can become crowded on any given day.

From advocacy days to protests, organizations across the commonwealth often use the space as an opportunity to make sure their voices are heard as lawmakers make their way into the building's chambers.

But starting this summer, the bustling and boisterous hallways have been closed to the public and politicians,