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A Frankfort Visit from U of L President Jim Ramsey and Athletic Director Tom Jurich
This week, my friend, Jim Ramsey, president of the University of Louisville since 2002, visited me in Frankfort and I had the honor of introducing Jim and Tom Jurich, UofL athletic director, on the House floor. During the time that Jim Ramsey has been president, we have seen some dramatic changes. Under Jim’s leadership UofL…
Read MoreMeet My Frankfort Staff
As Speaker Pro Tem, I am privileged to have an outstanding staff to work on legislation and issues for constituents and our colleagues. Many of you may have had contact with one or more of these fine folks in my office. Here they are from left to right: Chief of Staff, Scott Jones, Rep. Larry…
Read MoreFord to Increase Capacity at Kentucky Truck Plant; $80 Million Investment to Create 350 New Jobs
Ford’s investment to increase production of F-Series Super Duty trucks FRANKFORT Ky. (Jan. 30, 2014) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined company officials and local leaders in Louisville to announce Ford will boost production capacity at the Kentucky Truck Plant (KTP) to meet surging demand for F-Series Super Duty trucks. The increase will create 350…
Read MoreRepresentative Larry Clark To Testify This Morning on behalf of Louisville’s TAPP Program
Funding Needed to Continue Successful Program Frankfort, KY—This morning at 10:00 a.m., Rep. Larry Clark, Rep. Jeff Donohue; Dr. Donna Hargens, Superintendent of JCPS; Dr. DeLena Alexander, Principal of the TAPP program; and approximately 30 of TAPP’s best students will be in Frankfort to speak to the House Budget Committee to convince lawmakers to support…
Read MoreRepresentative Larry Clark’s Economic Development Incentive Accountability Bill Clears House Committee Today
Bill to Create More Transparency & Accountability for Incentive Programs Frankfort, KY—Legislation to increase accountability and transparency for economic development incentive programs in Kentucky, House Bill 17, cleared the House Economic Development Committee this morning, moving the legislation forward to the full House for consideration. Last year Clark filed similar legislation (HB 242) that passed…
Read MoreGovernor Beshear’s Speech Speech Urges Action This Session to Support Education Progress, Improve Tax Climate
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2014) – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear exhorted legislators in his seventh State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday to ignore the lure of partisan politics and continue collaborating with him on improving the state’s business climate in two key areas: strengthening Kentucky’s future workforce by investing in education and creating a healthier…
Read MoreKentucky completes financing for Downtown Crossing
Commonwealth finds ‘strong investor demand’ for bonds, federal loan secured FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 13, 2013) – Investors this week snapped up nearly $728 million in revenue bonds and notes that will help finance the Downtown Crossing of the Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project. Kentucky then completed the financing plan by closing on a low-cost…
Read MoreRep. Larry Clark Files for Re-Election
Beginning 22nd year as Speaker Pro Tem Frankfort, KY—Today, Representative Larry Clark filed for re-election to the 46th District in the House of Representatives. Rep. Clark 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…
Read Morekynect Call Center Adds Sunday Hours in December
Health benefit exchange call center open seven days a week for expected enrollment peak LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 6, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear has extended the hours for the call center supporting the Commonwealth’s health benefit exchange during what is expected to be a peak enrollment period. Administrators for the kynect health benefit exchange expect…
Read MoreHelp with Kentucky Health Insurance Available through Two Public Events
Sign-Up Saturday at libraries, Magic of Healthy Living with Radio Disney to help Kentuckians get needed information, enrollment help through kynect FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 3, 2013) – Kentuckians seeking information about affordable health care have new opportunities to learn more and get help signing up through two public events this month. Already, more than 65,000 Kentuckians…
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