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House Committee Approves Larry Clark’s Ethics Bill
On Wednesday the House Committee on Local Government approved House Bill 188, legislation sponsored by House Speaker Pro Tem Larry Clark, addressing the administration of ethics complaints in Louisville Metro. Ethics complaints in Louisville have been the subject of media reports recently due to two high-profile cases involving members of the Louisville Metro Council. State…
Read MoreHouse Committee Passes Rep. Larry Clark’s Bill to Support Racing and Breeding Industry
Legislation will bring in revenue from Advance Deposit Wagering Frankfort, KY–The Kentucky House Committee on Appropriations and Revenue yesterday approved House Bill 189, legislation sponsored by House Speaker Pro Tem Larry Clark, which will support the racing and breeding industry in Kentucky with revenue from bets made through advance deposit wagering providers. “Revenue from live…
Read MoreRep. Larry Clark Supports House Bill 1 to Bring Accountability, Accessibility to Government
Broadly Supported Legislation Addresses State Auditor Adam Edelen’s Report on Special Districts FRANKFORT – Standing with State Auditor Adam Edelen, fellow legislators including Senator Damon Thayer and representatives from some of Kentucky’s largest associations, House Speaker Greg Stumbo announced on Tuesday the filing of House Bill 1, legislation aimed at promoting accountability and accessibility among…
Read MoreRep. Larry Clark Files Bill to Keep Louisville Officials from Using Tax Dollars for Defending Ethics Allegations
Louisville Metro Council Members to Pay for Their Own Attorneys When Ethics Involved Frankfort, KY–Today Rep. Larry Clark, Speaker Pro Tem of the Kentucky House of Representatives, introduced legislation that would require public officials charged in complaints before the Louisville Metro Ethics Commission to hire their own attorneys, rather than request public funds to pay…
Read MoreLarry Clark Sworn in as Speaker Pro Tem
Begins 21st year as Speaker Pro Tem Frankfort, KY—Representative Larry Clark was re-elected as the Kentucky House of Representatives Speaker Pro Tempore on Tuesday by the members of the Democratic House Caucus. Clark has served as Speaker Pro Tem since 1993 and represents the 46th District in Louisville. He was sworn in as Speaker Pro Tem…
Read MoreTransportation Update: Construction teams get go-ahead to start initial work on both crossings of Bridges Project
LOUISVILLE (Dec. 28, 2012) – The Ohio River Bridges Project is moving ahead to construction in the new year with both states issuing “notice to proceed” on initial work for the teams that will build the Downtown and East End Crossings. Indiana and Kentucky have signed contracts with their respective construction teams, paving the way…
Read MoreGovernor Beshear Lists Kentucky’s Top 10 Accomplishments of 2012
Kentucky earns national recognition for job growth, education improvement FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 20, 2012) – Nearly 15,000 new and protected jobs in the Commonwealth. Another practical, balanced budget, with $1.6 billion in reductions since 2008. Marshalling federal and state resources to help families and communities recover from devastating disasters. These are just a few of…
Read MoreCourier-Journal Endorses Larry Clark for State Representative
October 25, 2012, Courier-Journal– In Jefferson County’s 46th District, Democrat Larry Clark deserves another term in Kentucky’s House of Representatives. A lawmaker since 1984, Mr. Clark, 67, has been an effective and capable representative of the Okolona area and plays an important role in House leadership as Speaker Pro Tem. That’s the guy who takes over as…
Read MoreGov. Beshear: Kentucky Ranks Second-Highest in Job Growth in U.S.
Kentucky job growth more than double the state average of 12 regional competitors FRANKFORT Ky. (Oct. 23, 2012) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Kentucky ranked second in the nation for job growth over the past year, according to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Division of Current Employment Statistics. The Regional and State…
Read MoreGovernor Beshear Signs Bill Sponsored by Rep. Larry Clark to Support Metro College Program
Legislation extends credit until 2017 for program that provides both education and jobs LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 4, 2012) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and UPS Inc. officials at UPS Worldport in Louisville to ceremonially sign House Bill 246, which supports Metropolitan College by extending a tax credit. Metropolitan College began in Louisville…
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