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After serving 32 years, Representative Larry Clark has retired from his service in in the House of Representatives. Larry Clark will continue to be an advocate and a voice of leadership for working families, the elderly, veterans and children. Read more here: http://www.wdrb.com/story/27674290/sunday-edition-without-larry-clark-louisville-hopes-to-keep-clout-in-frankfort

By Representative Larry Clark -Governor Matt Bevin has made it no secret that he favors so-called “right-to-work” legislation for the upcoming session of the Kentucky General Assembly.  His Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives echo this support and by all appearances intend to put the issue front and center when the legislature convenes this…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 12, 2016) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a lane closure scheduled for this weekend on Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway). Contract crews will be working on the foundation for sound barrier construction between Smyrna Parkway and the Pennsylvania Run Road overpass (mile points 13.6 to 14.3). The right…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 25, 2016) —Kentucky eighth-graders headed for high school in the fall might find “High School Basics,” a four-page flyer, helpful. The free flyer can be ordered from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). “High School Basics” has sections about: ·         Credits and graduation requirements. ·         Calculating a GPA. ·         Reading a…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 24, 2016) — On Feb. 29, Kentucky initiated a statewide rollout of a new computerized benefits system. The system, known as benefind, is the fifth and final release phase of the kynect system, which was designed and developed by the prior administration. Benefind is an application hub that brings together all programs…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 24, 2016) — On Feb. 29, Kentucky initiated a statewide rollout of a new computerized benefits system. The system, known as benefind, is the fifth and final release phase of the kynect system, which was designed and developed by the prior administration. Benefind is an application hub that brings together all programs…

“Surviving College,” a guide that helps college freshmen succeed during their first year on campus, is available free from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). The 36-page booklet includes sections about: · Majors and class schedules. · Staying healthy and safe on campus. · Learning styles and study tips. · Campus life. · Financial…

Kentucky Democratic Party responds to Gov. Bevin’s misleading video FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 7, 2016) – “Either Gov. Matt Bevin doesn’t know how the process works, or he was trying to distort the truth and mislead people with his video today on social media,” said Rep. Sannie Overly, chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party. “While Gov. Bevin…

Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt plans to conduct town hall meetings across the state to gather input to assist the Kentucky Department of Education in designing a new accountability system. It is my goal to collaborate with legislators, educators, students and the public to produce a system that is fair, reliable, valid and simpler. Commissioner Pruitt…

Rep. Clark Secured Funding for Critical I-265 Sound Barrier in 2014 Budget  Louisville, KY (February 19, 2016) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 Office advises motorists to be aware of impending construction along westbound Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) just east of the Smyrna Parkway interchange  (mile point 13.5).  Work is scheduled to begin…