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 March 28, 2008
As we wound up the last full week of the 2008 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, much of our time has been spent working out differences on House bills amended by the Senate and participating in conference committees on the state budget, the state employee pension issue and other legislative matters. 
Funding the state budget is the most pressing issue to resolve with the House proposing a revenue package from debt restructuring, government efficiencies, and savings from state employee retirements. The Senate's budget would depend mostly on increased state lottery contributions, proposed reductions in the state's prison population and savings from state retirements.
The last day for the General Assembly to meet is Tuesday, April 1, before we recess for the governor's veto period. When we return, we can then override any vetoes he may have made, and the session will end on April 15th.
But there is much work to do before we gavel out the 2008 session. Read More |
Majority Leader Rocky Adkins introduces former President of the United States Bill Clinton at a rally at Morehead, Kentucky on March 25, 2008.
Photo credit to John Flavell.
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