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Larry Clark’s Letter to the Editor – Protect Funds for Quality and Charity Trust Agreement
I am disappointed that Mayor Greg Fischer’s budget, as recently enacted by the Metro Council, has reduced Louisville’s appropriation to the Quality and Charity Care Trust Agreement (“QCCT”) by approximately $2.6 million for the upcoming fiscal year. The city’s actions will now result in a total cut of $5.2 million to the program, through which…
Read MoreRep. Clark’s “I Support Veterans” License Plate Unveiled
New plates will help fund Kentucky’s Department of Veterans Affairs A new specialty Kentucky license plate will soon allow Kentucky drivers to show their support and appreciation for those who served their country in the armed forces. Representative Larry Clark supported a bill to create an “I Support Veterans” license plate that should be available in…
Read MoreRepresentative Larry Clark Receives 2012 University of Louisville Presidential Medal
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Representative Larry Clark (D-Louisville) is a 2012 recipient of the University of Louisville Presidential Medal. Recipients are chosen by President James Ramsey and are based on contributions to the university and community. Rep. Larry Clark, who is in his 28th year of serving Jefferson County as a Kentucky legislator, was instrumental in…
Read MoreMcNeely Lake Park Has Chance to Win $100,000 for Park Improvements
Say “Yes” to McNeely Lake Park with Coca-Cola this Summer Third-annual America Is Your Park campaign empowers people to rally their communities and get out the vote to elect “America’s Favorite Park” This summer, Coca-Cola is rallying people to cast a “swing vote” for their favorite park candidate. Beginning today, slides, park swings, see-saws and…
Read MoreNew Job Training Program Offered for KY Veterans
Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 23, 2012) — Unemployed veterans aged 35 – 60 may qualify for up to 12 months of job training through the new Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). VRAP will provide training for programs of education that lead to a high-demand occupation. The program, a joint effort…
Read MoreRep. Larry Clark Speaks Out For Seniors Over Courier-Journal Rate Increase
Courier-Journal To Increase Rates to Cover Online Subscription Representative Larry Clark has contacted the new president and publisher of the Courier-Journal asking them to re-consider their new subscription rates that will increase significantly in order to cover online news access. “Many people do not have computers or smart phones and will not need to access…
Read More2012 Legislative Session Report to the 46th District by Representative and Speaker Pro Tem Larry Clark
The 2012 session of the General Assembly was a budget session and the Legislature passed House Bill 265, the two-year budget bill. This bill represents an $18.5 billion spending plan for state government over the next two years. In the House, we started out with goals of protecting basic education funding and health and human…
Read More2012 Transportation Budget Report to the Citizens of the 46th District by Representative and Speaker Pro Tem Larry Clark
Transportation and infrastructure projects are critical to the quality and growth of the communities within the 46th District. I was able to secure funding in HB 267, the Biennial Construction Plan for our District. Click here for a detailed listing of these road projects and their funding for your convenience. Highlighted Projects Project No. 05-403,…
Read MoreDavid Williams Denies Kentucky Voters the Opportunity to Vote on Casino Gaming During 2012 Legislative Session
Kentucky voters were denied the opportunity to vote on expanded casino gaming because Senate President David Williams did not allow the legislation to pass the Senate and gaming is a popular hobby among adults now a days as they play games like shooters or WoW, and you can get gold for this last game online,…
Read MoreThree Design-Build Team finalists selected for project to construct I-65 bridges, interchanges in downtown Louisville
Louisville bridges update from Representative Larry Clark – KYTC evaluators interview teams, weigh past performances LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 23, 2012) – Three teams of bridge- and road-building professionals have been selected by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) as finalists for a contract to build a new Interstate 65 bridge over the Ohio River in downtown…
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