Monday, May 24, 2010
Kentucky Lawmakers Convene For Special Session
KENTUCKY....
Kentucky lawmakers in the House and Senate convened at midday Monday for a special session aimed at enacting a new state budget before the next fiscal year starts July 1st. Governor Steve Beshear called lawmakers back to the Capitol after floating a $17 billion, two-year budget proposal meant to break a deadlock and avoid a partial government shutdown which could affect thousands of state workers. Differences between House and Senate leaders prevented the General Assembly from passing a new budget during its 60-day regular session, which ended April 15th. Senate President David Williams says the new proposal is backed by the Senate. The special session, which will cost taxpayers about $63,000 a day, is expected to last at least five days. House and Senate leaders pledged to leave Frankfort by week’s end with a state budget for the next two fiscal years, but the fate of a new road-building plan remains uncertain.
Kentucky lawmakers in the House and Senate convened at midday Monday for a special session aimed at enacting a new state budget before the next fiscal year starts July 1st. Governor Steve Beshear called lawmakers back to the Capitol after floating a $17 billion, two-year budget proposal meant to break a deadlock and avoid a partial government shutdown which could affect thousands of state workers. Differences between House and Senate leaders prevented the General Assembly from passing a new budget during its 60-day regular session, which ended April 15th. Senate President David Williams says the new proposal is backed by the Senate. The special session, which will cost taxpayers about $63,000 a day, is expected to last at least five days. House and Senate leaders pledged to leave Frankfort by week’s end with a state budget for the next two fiscal years, but the fate of a new road-building plan remains uncertain.
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