Legislative Research Commission launches YouTube channel

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – As the Kentucky General Assembly convenes in Frankfort on Tuesday, the Legislative Research Commission is launching its own YouTube channel, “LRC Capitol Connection.”

The channel provides videos about the legislature, legislative issues and state lawmakers. It can be accessed at http://bit.ly/CapitolConnection .

LRC Director David Byerman can also be followed on Twitter at https://twitter.com/directorlrc .

The first YouTube video focuses on the commission’s history, with a second planned to tell about renovations in the Senate and House of Representatives chambers.

Additional videos are planned to provide updates on legislative action and share lawmakers’ views on issues under consideration.

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