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Construction is Nearing on Ohio River Bridges Project
In a letter from Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Michael Hancock, the news was announced that construction will begin soon on the Ohio River Bridges project. Two new bridge crossings and a much-improved interchange in downtown Louisville will begin in the coming weeks. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and contractor Walsh Construction will hold a…
Read MorePension reform passes the House and Senate with bipartisan support
The Kentucky General Assembly has finished this year’s regular session with the enactment of pension reform legislation, together with funding that will help restore solvency to the retirement system. The compromises made to pass the bills have left the various stakeholders concerned about whether the General Assembly did the right thing for public employees, retirees…
Read MoreGovernor announces Bridges to Opportunities’ skilled training program for minorities, women
Will educate, train workers for Ohio River Bridges but also for entire careers LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Governor Steve Beshear, joined by a host of state, federal, higher-education and community partners, announced on Friday, March 15, 2013 “Bridges to Opportunities,” a program to educate and train skilled minority and female workers for careers in construction. “Bridges…
Read More2013 Session Report on Legislation
With just two final days remaining in the 30-day legislative session of the General Assembly, following is a report of legislation status and passage as of March 12, 2013. Number of bills filed: House: 457; Senate: 216 Number of House bills just through the House: 111 Number of House/Senate bills passing both chambers:…
Read MoreHouse Passes Pension Reform
This week in Frankfort, the House of Representatives passed pension reform legislation both to protect and allow for future solvency of the public pension program. Following are highlights of this legislation: · It DEDICATES recurring funding to help the state pay off the long-term liability of our public pensions. ·It DOES NOT require any increase…
Read MoreHouse passes bills on Medicaid and prescription drugs
Frankfort – The Kentucky House of Representatives voted unanimously today for two bills House Speaker Greg Stumbo sponsored to address concerns with Medicaid managed care and to update last year’s law targeting prescription drug abuse. “Taken together, these bills will improve our healthcare system by making some common-sense changes and clarifications,” said Speaker Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg. …
Read MoreMid-Session Legislative Progress Report
Number of bills filed: House: 457; Senate: 216 Number of House bills just through the House, as of Feb. 21: 72 LAW HB 7: LETS MANY FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES USE THEIR MONEY TO BUILD OR RENOVATE FACILITIES. • This approves 11 projects on eight public four-year universities, which will use their own revenue to cover…
Read MoreTransportation Update: KYTC awards projects to rehabilitate pavement including 46th District
FRANKFORT, Ky. – In an ongoing effort to improve existing roads throughout the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has awarded five contracts, totaling nearly $5 million, for projects to provide much-needed repair of asphalt pavement on state and U.S. routes in three Kentucky counties. The Kentucky Highway Plan contains funding for pavement rehabilitation on…
Read MoreRep. Clark Honors Ford Motor Co. for 100th Anniversary in Louisville
2013 marks the 100th year of Ford’s presence in Louisville Representative Larry Clark honored Ford Motor Company with a resolution on the House floor honoring the 100th anniversary of manufacturing in Louisville. A recognition ceremony will be held at the Kentucky Expo Center on Friday, February 22nd where the company officials will be presented with…
Read MoreKentucky Studies Industrial Hemp for Potential Economic Impact
The General Assembly is taking a closer look at industrial hemp and its potential economic impact for Kentucky during this year’s legislative session. Several states have introduced hemp production legislation but very few have been passed. I am sharing information that is available regarding this issue as we move forward in our study and discussions…
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