Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office
Last night’s statement from Gov. Beshear on the Special Session

Press Release Date:  Sunday, May 30, 2010  
Contact Information:  Kerri Richardson
Jill Midkiff
502-564-2611
 


FRANKFORT, Ky. – “After the General Assembly failed to enact a budget during the regular session, I proposed a compromise to end the legislative stalemate that threatened to shut down critical state services, and called them back to Frankfort to get the job done.  I am pleased that they were finally able to come together and pass legislation to shore up our unemployment insurance system, a transportation budget and Road Plan, and, most importantly, an executive branch budget.  I remain disappointed that the Legislature did not see fit to enact the budget I proposed in January, which included new recurring revenue from slots at the tracks.  While the budget the General Assembly passed yesterday will cause pain in a number of areas, I will work hard to minimize the impact of the cuts to Kentucky families.”

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