"So, Colonel, you are now an official Kentuckian."(Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo to David Byerman, new director of Legislative Research Commission ) (Newsmakers) (Brief article)

"SO, COLONEL, YOU ARE NOW AN OFFICIAL KENTUCKIAN," House Speaker Greg Stumbo (D) told the Legislature's new Legislative Research Commission director. "We are a hospitable people and we look forward to working with you." David Byerman was selected to oversee the 320-person nonpartisan agency, and comes with experience as secretary of the Nevada Senate. He plans to restructure the agency and help it get its "swagger back." The 16...