Friday, February 12, 2010
Lawmakers Speak Positively On State Budget
KENTUCKY....
Kentucky lawmakers are faced with more than a $1 billion shortfall, but the top two legislative leaders, House Speaker Greg Stumbo (D-Prestonsburg) and Senate President David Williams (R-Burkesville), agree they are confident, despite tough economic times, they will be able to pass a state budget before the current session ends in April. Friday, Stumbo announced the budget work is a "defining moment," and predicted lawmakers will meet the challenge. While Stumbo expressed doubt about pay raises for school teachers in the next two-year budget, Williams said state employees can't expect to be insulated from tough decisions.
Kentucky lawmakers are faced with more than a $1 billion shortfall, but the top two legislative leaders, House Speaker Greg Stumbo (D-Prestonsburg) and Senate President David Williams (R-Burkesville), agree they are confident, despite tough economic times, they will be able to pass a state budget before the current session ends in April. Friday, Stumbo announced the budget work is a "defining moment," and predicted lawmakers will meet the challenge. While Stumbo expressed doubt about pay raises for school teachers in the next two-year budget, Williams said state employees can't expect to be insulated from tough decisions.
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