Rachel lives in the Parkwood Neighborhood with her husband, Derrick. She is a graduate of Holy Cross High School and the University of Louisville.

Rachel works as a contract worker for the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA). She was the previous executive director of the Southwest Dream Team (SWDT) and worked as the Metro Council District 21 legislative aide in the office of Councilwoman Nicole George. Additionally, she has experience working as an administrative assistant at UPS.

Rachel Roarx is the state representative for District 38. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

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Democrats walk out to protest ‘alternatives to pregnancy termination’ bill

Opposes policies that hinder workers from organizing and collectively bargaining.

Opposes HB 568, which removes the Louisville Public Defenders Office, and SB 7, which prohibits union dues from being automatically deducted from teacher paychecks.

Opposes House Bill (HB) 568, which removes the Louisville Public Defenders Office.

Supported the funding and construction of the Louisville Community Care Campus.

- Opposes policies that hinder workers from organizing and collectively bargaining.
- Opposes House Bill (HB) 568, which removes the Louisville Public Defenders Office.
- Supported the funding and construction of the Louisville Community Care Campus.

Economy

Supports providing living wages and additional support for police officers.

As a state representative, sponsored HB 73 to allow local municipalities to use automated traffic enforcement.

- Supports providing living wages and additional support for police officers.
- As a state representative, sponsored HB 73 to allow local municipalities to use automated traffic enforcement.

Public Safety

Believes in providing quality healthcare and retirement plans to skilled trade workers, public school teachers, and first responders to improve recruitment, retention, and overall quality of life.

Opposes HB 467, would require health insurers to cover perinatal palliative care (care focusing on making quality of life as comfortable as possible for those with nonviable pregnancies or whose babies are expected to die near birth). The bill also requires providers to refer patients in those circumstances to perinatal palliative care and mandates a list of services the programs shall provide including “assistance with the creation of memories and keepsakes."

- Believes in providing quality healthcare and retirement plans to skilled trade workers, public school teachers, and first responders to improve recruitment, retention, and overall quality of life.
- Opposes HB 467, would require health insurers to cover perinatal palliative care (care focusing on making quality of life as comfortable as possible for those with nonviable pregnancies or whose babies are expected to die near birth). The bill also requires providers to refer patients in those circumstances to perinatal palliative care and mandates a list of services the programs shall provide including “assistance with the creation of memories and keepsakes."

Healthcare

KY House approves truancy bill

Opposes Senate Bill (SB) 7, which prohibits union dues from being automatically deducted from teacher paychecks.

Opposed HB 611, which ensures identification of truancy as early as possible with a 15-day threshold and report those cases to the county attorney for determination of appropriate court action.

- Opposes Senate Bill (SB) 7, which prohibits union dues from being automatically deducted from teacher paychecks.
- Opposed HB 611, which ensures identification of truancy as early as possible with a 15-day threshold and report those cases to the county attorney for determination of appropriate court action.

Education

As of August 20, 2024, Rachel Roarx’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Rachel Roarx

Rachel lives in the Parkwood Neighborhood with her husband Derrick Davis. She is a graduate of Holy Cross High School and the University of Louisville.

Rachel Roarx currently works as a contract worker for the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA). She previously served as the Executive Director of the Southwest Dream Team (SWDT) and worked as the Metro Council District 21 Legislative Aide in the Office of Councilwoman Nicole George. Additionally, she has experience working as an Administrative Assistant at UPS.

Rachel Roarx currently serves as the state representative for Kentucky House District 38. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

Promises to advocate for the Southend's needs during the 2024 budget session.

Aims to drive community investment by improving state roads and addressing traffic accidents.

Supports collaboration with different political parties and government levels to secure funding and implement roadway projects.

Opposes HB 568, which removes the Louisville Public Defenders Office.

Supported the funding and construction of the Louisville Community Care Campus

- Opposes policies that hinder workers from organizing and collectively bargaining.
- Opposes HB 568, which removes the Louisville Public Defenders Office.
- Supported the funding and construction of the Louisville Community Care Campus

Believes in ensuring proper funding, salaries, and benefits for public safety workers.

Plans to address income caps and funding for personal care assistants to enhance support for differently-abled individuals in community activities.

Believes in prioritizing public health and safety by placing frontline workers in critical roles.

Opposes House Bill 467, would require health insurers to cover perinatal palliative care for people with nonviable pregnancies or whose babies are expected to die near birth. The bill also requires providers to refer patients in those circumstances to perinatal palliative care and mandates a list of services the programs shall provide including “assistance with the creation of memories and keepsakes.

- Believes in providing quality healthcare and retirement plans to skilled trade workers, public school teachers, and first responders to improve recruitment, retention, and overall quality of life.
- Opposes House Bill 467, would require health insurers to cover perinatal palliative care for people with nonviable pregnancies or whose babies are expected to die near birth. The bill also requires providers to refer patients in those circumstances to perinatal palliative care and mandates a list of services the programs shall provide including “assistance with the creation of memories and keepsakes.

Opposes SB 7, which prohibits union dues from being automatically deducted from teacher paychecks.

- Opposes SB 7, which prohibits union dues from being automatically deducted from teacher paychecks.
- Opposed HB 611, which ensures identification of truancy as early as possible with a 15-day threshold and report those cases to the county attorney for determination of appropriate court action.

Believes investing in infrastructure and safety will foster a more business-friendly environment for local and new businesses.

As a state representative, supported legislation requiring elections to fill vacancies in the Louisville Metro Council.

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Kentucky State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Kentucky General Assembly.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 100 members of the Kentucky House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 24 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They only serve in the role part-time. 
- In addition to a $203 per day salary, state representatives also receive mileage reimbursements and a daily expense stipend of $182. 