http://davidwosborne.com Kentucky House of Representatives Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:31:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Be sure to check out the photographs section.  I've added a few new ones. http://davidwosborne.com/a-few-new-photos/ As my colleagues and I began the second week of the 2009 Extraordinary Session, we were uncertain if we would be able to accomplish our foremost mission, addressing our $1 billion budget shortfall. With the Senate approving one version of the budget and the House approving vastly a different one, ... http://davidwosborne.com/an-overview-of-the-2009-special-session/ The 2009 Organizational Session of the Kentucky General Assembly convened this past week with the ceremonial swearing in of the 100 members of the Kentucky House of Representatives.  On Wednesday and Thursday, I, along with my colleagues attended ethics training that is required each year.  I have to admit that ... http://davidwosborne.com/2009-general-assembly-begins-work-with-organizational-session/ http://davidwosborne.com/new-site-ready-to-go/ Our Commonwealth has an extraordinary agricultural heritage and a strong agricultural future. Agriculture, after all, contributes millions to the state's economy each year and claims over half of our state's land.   Among the new laws that will take effect on July 15 dedicated to agriculture is  House Bill 484. This ... http://davidwosborne.com/2008-general-assembly-had-an-eye-on-agriculture/ The insurance landscape across our Commonwealth has changed dramatically over time.  This year's General Assembly recognized this fact and we took action to provide Kentuckians with more adequate and more affordable insurance options. House Bill 259 The Kentucky Long-Term Care Partnership Program will be created to allow individuals with long-term care insurance ... http://davidwosborne.com/128/ During the 2008 General Assembly, we approved legislation concerning the 367,000 veterans and their families who are a valued part of the Commonwealth's 4.2 million citizens. Among the new laws passed was House Bill 110 that will be known as "The Stolen Valor Act." Any individual who falsely applies for a ... http://davidwosborne.com/2008-general-assembly-moved-to-honor-veterans/ As the 2008 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly ended, state lawmakers began to reflect on the work we have done since the session convened on January 8.  By the time we reconvened after our 12-day veto period, the Governor had issued 10 line item vetoes from $19 billion two-year ... http://davidwosborne.com/general-assembly-adjourns-with-a-revised-state-budget-and-other-key-pieces-of-legislation-approved/ With the 2007 elections now behind us, it is time to turn our attention back to the business of the Commonwealth.  Last Tuesday, Steve Beshear was sworn in as Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  With the administration of that oath comes the inevitable change associated with a new administration ... http://davidwosborne.com/a-distinct-honor/  The 2007 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly convened January 2nd with the ceremonial swearing in of the 100 members of the Kentucky House of Representatives.  With the addition of 16 new legislators, I am no longer a Freshman.  This did mark my first Organizational Session, since I was ... http://davidwosborne.com/first-week-of-2007-general-assembly-convenes-leaders-announce-committee-appointments/