House passes Speaker Pro Tem Larry Clark’s jobs-saving bill to help businesses avoid a $600 million federal tax hike

The Kentucky House of Representatives, on a vote of 97-0, passed House Bill 495, legislation authorizing a plan to pay interest payments on federal loans made to Kentucky to pay unemployment insurance claims over the past three years. “Because of  the difficult economy we are just now emerging from, Kentucky’s demand for unemployment insurance has…

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Moving Forward on McNeely Lake Park – Project Update

Here are the status updates on the McNeely Lake Park road project: McNeely Lake Park Mster Plan and Access Road Improvements Updates: Feb 2, 2012  -The resolution to accept the State funding was introduced at the Metro Council Public Works/Bridges Transportation Committee. Feb 9, 2012 -The resolution was approved by the Metro Council.  Feb 13,…

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Rep. Larry Clark Moves to Expand Metropolitan College Tuition Program

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – In the 14 years since it started, more than 2,600 people have had their college tuition paid for through their participation in the Metropolitan College Program. Speaker Pro Tem Larry Clark has filled House Bill 405 to increase the number of students whose tuition and costs may be taken in to…

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Rep. Larry Clark Files Auto Industry Jobs Creation Bill

Rep. Larry Clark (D, Okolona) today introduced House Bill 400, legislation amending the 2007 Kentucky Jobs Retention Act (KJRA) to promote the automotive industry in Kentucky with markings for electric charging bays. Amendments to the act are designed to spur job creation and significant investments at Kentucky’s automotive and parts manufacturing facilities suchas Georgetown’s Toyota Motor…

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Rep. Larry Clark’s Statement on His 2012 Election

Representative Larry Clark has filed for re-election to the 46th District in the House of Representatives and has been the representative for the district since 1984.  “I’m proud of my 100% voting record and vow to continue to be a leader on issues important to my district and to the people of the Commonwealth,” says…

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Rep. Clark invites TAPP students to testify in Frankfort

(WAVE) -In Jefferson County there are young women who have been through things that many people can’t imagine before they turn 18. These young women aren’t just responsible for themselves, they are mothers. With the help of a program that’s gained national attention, many are getting a second chance. Dozens of students and administrators with the Teenage…

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Check the box for breast cancer research

Rep. Larry Clark encourages Kentucky taxpayers to “check” a box on line 36 when they complete their tax returns this year.  By doing so, they will contribute to the Breast Cancer Research and Education Trust Fund to help fund research, education, treatment, and screenings throughout the commonwealth.  Rep. Clark is pictured next to an enlarged…

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Kentucky Takes Top Honors in Competition with Ford Motor Company

Strategic partnership between the Commonwealth, Ford Motor Co. leads to massive job creation and investment  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2012) – The Commonwealth of Kentucky and Ford Motor Co. have earned the distinction of being named 2011 Economic Development Deal of the Year by national magazine Business Facilities. The project, which was selected by a judging…

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