Report Shows Kentucky’s Preschool and Kindergarten Programs Effective, Need Greater Investment
High quality early childhood education has long been understood to be an important investment with a significant return. While our...
Group Provides Insight Into Growth of Kentucky’s Inmate Population
The Kentucky Justice Reinvestment Work Group, which held its third meeting this week, plans to propose criminal justice reforms in December for consideration during the 2018 General Assembly. The first...
5 Things Kentuckians Need to Know About Federal Budgets Being Voted on This Week
This week both the U.S. House and Senate are expected to vote on budget proposals that would have a devastating impact on Kentuckians. The full House will be voting on...
Kentucky Still Among the Worst for Student Loan Default
Kentucky again ranks among the worst states for rates of student loan default, according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Education. This latest data is yet another...
Pell Grant Cuts Would Reduce College Access and Economic Opportunity in Kentucky
The recent U.S. House budget resolution would slash the Pell Grant program by $75 billion over the next decade, cutting the maximum grant by $1,060 or 18 percent. Pell Grants...
Five Things to Keep in Mind as College Students Head Back to School
In colleges across Kentucky, students are beginning their fall semester — some for the first time, some returning to complete a degree. Here are five things about higher education in...
School Funding Challenges Remain as Students Return to Classrooms
The beginning of a new school year is often a time of excitement for kids, parents and educators. But it’s also a time state funding cuts and freezes to K-12...
How Cuts to Federal Non-Defense Discretionary Funding Would Impact Kentucky
When Congress returns from its August break, the House is expected to vote on their plan for 2018 appropriations that includes cuts to non-defense discretionary (NDD) funding, as well as...
What’s at Stake in U.S. House Budget by Kentucky Congressional District
A number of key federal investments that help Kentucky families meet basic needs and support our economy are at risk for cuts in the budget resolution that has begun to...
Critical Investments in Kentuckians at Risk in U.S. House Budget
The House budget resolution that passed out of committee last night sets out a harsh framework over the next 10 years that would lead to deeply damaging cuts to many...