Tuesday, May 25, 2010
House Budget Committee Clears State Budget
KENTUCKY....
On a 24-2 vote, the House budget committee overwhelmingly approved a $17 billion, two-year state spending plan Tuesday even though several lawmakers deem it inadequate. House budget committee Chairman Rick Rand said it calls for spending cuts across most of state government but spares the state's main funding formula for elementary and secondary education. Under the plan, most state agencies would face cuts of 3 percent in the first year and 4 percent in the second year of the biennium. Representative Don Pasley, D-Winchester, said, “A bad budget is superior to no budget at all.” Lawmakers say they're attempting to expedite budget work and limit their special session to the minimum of five days.
On a 24-2 vote, the House budget committee overwhelmingly approved a $17 billion, two-year state spending plan Tuesday even though several lawmakers deem it inadequate. House budget committee Chairman Rick Rand said it calls for spending cuts across most of state government but spares the state's main funding formula for elementary and secondary education. Under the plan, most state agencies would face cuts of 3 percent in the first year and 4 percent in the second year of the biennium. Representative Don Pasley, D-Winchester, said, “A bad budget is superior to no budget at all.” Lawmakers say they're attempting to expedite budget work and limit their special session to the minimum of five days.
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