March 02, 2012
LRC makes legislative info iPhone-friendly
FRANKFORT – Kentuckians with iPhones will now find it
easier than ever to remain connected to the Kentucky State Capitol.
The Legislative Research Commission (LRC) has unveiled an
iPhone-friendly way for people to have ready access to information about
lawmakers, legislation moving through the General Assembly and legislative
news. With one touch on their home screen, iPhone users can pull up key
features of the Kentucky Legislature Home Page that have been formatted
specifically for their phones.
“We’re always looking for ways to keep people connected to
the Kentucky General Assembly,” said LRC Director Robert Sherman. “This is
another way for citizens to have easy access to up-to-date information about
the Legislature whenever they want. The better-connected people are to the
State Capitol, the more likely they are to provide the informed feedback and
input lawmakers depend on to serve our state.”
To begin using the new feature with an iPhone, go
online to
www.lrc.ky.gov/isite/index.html. Click on the “+”
sign at the bottom of your iPhone’s home screen and choose “Add to home
screen.” The LRC seal that will appear on your home screen will allow you to
instantly connect to a wealth of legislative information, including the
General Assembly’s daily calendar.
Users of the LRC’s iPhone feature can use it to connect to
all the resources available on the Kentucky Legislature Home Page. The Web
site is updated daily to indicate each bill’s status in the legislative
process and how each lawmaker voted on legislation. Bill summaries,
amendments and resolutions and also available on the site.