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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…

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 district and to the people of the…

Thirty-four years ago, a woman named Georgia Chaffee started the TAPP Program (TeenAge Parent Program) in Louisville.  TAPP operates two schools for young women who become mothers while still in high school.  Ms. Chaffee saw how high the dropout rate was for these girls, and she did not believe they should suffer diminished educational opportunities…

Phase I of the McNeely Lake Park connector road from Cooper Chapel Road, Mt. Washington Road and Cedar Creek Road will move ahead with funding for planning and design.  Currently, there is no thoroughfare traversing the park connecting those roads.  McNeely Lake Park is a 746 acre park that has been a top priority for…

Trip planning also available with free mobile app (Louisville, KY) – Transit Authority of River City (TARC) passengers can now use an online tool that makes planning a trip easier than ever. TARC has joined the Google Transit partnership program, a network that provides bus routing and stop data in more than 400 cities across…

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Most recent announcement brings Ford investment total to $1.2 billion, 3,100 new jobs LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2011) – Investments totaling $1.2 billion and 3,100 new jobs was the cause for celebration today as Governor Steve Beshear and Ford Motor Company President of the Americas Mark Fields joined Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, UAW representatives and other…

Representative Larry Clark received the E. Ollie Mershon Distinguished Legislator award on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Day Spring Bi-annual Legislative Appreciation Breakfast.  Day Spring empowers adults with mental retardation and provides residential services and support to an ever-expanding population, currently serving 45 adults and their families.  Clark was honored for his outstanding public…

Representative Larry Clark presented legislative citations on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 to the Highview Fire Department and five of its members for their stellar performance in the Firefighter Combat Challenge. The Highview team qualified for the world finals to be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in November. “These men deserve our honor and recognition…

TARC began adding buses Monday to cross-river and other routes impacted heavily by traffic delays due to the closure of the Sherman Minton Bridge (I-64).  Although delays on TARC trips are similar to general traffic delays, the additional buses help keep TARC on schedule as much as possible. “Everyone needs to focus first on safety…