Ashley Spalding

Workers Across Kentucky’s Economy Could Gain Health Insurance through Medicaid Expansion

New Brief: "Medicaid Expansion Would Benefit Workers Across Kentucky's Economy" Workers Across Kentucky’s Economy Could Gain Health Insurance through Medicaid...

Analysis

Lottery Funds Not Adequately Supporting State Financial Aid Programs

The House has recently identified new lottery funds as a potential source of revenue to help pay down Kentucky’s pension liability. Whatever happens with that proposal, it’s important to understand...

Report

Thousands of Kentucky Veterans Could Get Health Insurance Under Medicaid Expansion

9,500 uninsured Kentucky veterans and thousands of their family members could gain health insurance coverage if the state makes the right decision to move forward with the Medicaid expansion now...

Analysis

The State of Working Kentucky 2012: Race

The weak economy of the last few years has had far-reaching effects, but some groups have been harder hit than others. In particular, African Americans in Kentucky have suffered enormous...

Analysis

The State of Working Kentucky 2012: Education

There is no question that greater levels of education are associated with higher wages and employment rates in Kentucky, and employment has been declining among those with less than a...

Press Release

Crossing the Finish Line: Overcoming Barriers to Community College Degree and Credential Attainment in Kentucky

Click here to download a pdf of the full report. New Report Calls for More State Support to Increase Community College Completion Need-based financial aid, student supports and developmental education strategies...

Report

Crossing the Finish Line: Overcoming Barriers to Community College Degree and Credential Attainment in Kentucky

With Kentucky working to increase college graduation rates, the state should invest more in support strategies that can help disadvantaged Kentucky adults and other students obtain the degrees and credentials...

Analysis

The State of Working Kentucky 2012: Employment

The recession had devastating effects on employment in Kentucky, and the recovery is only gradually lifting the state out of a deep hole. The economy’s collapse drove up the state’s...

Analysis

Taxing Groceries Not a Good Strategy for Kentucky

The recently released consultants’ report to the governor’s tax reform commission included the option of applying Kentucky’s sales tax to food for home consumption (i.e., groceries). While broadening the tax...

Analysis

Transitioning Adults to Postsecondary Education Crucial to Meeting Goals

Postsecondary education is increasingly recognized as an important means of improving the economy and increasing the financial well-being of individuals and families. But given Kentucky’s serious educational challenges, the state...

Workers Across Kentucky’s Economy Could Gain Health Insurance through Medicaid Expansion

Lottery Funds Not Adequately Supporting State Financial Aid Programs

Thousands of Kentucky Veterans Could Get Health Insurance Under Medicaid Expansion

The State of Working Kentucky 2012: Race

The State of Working Kentucky 2012: Education

Crossing the Finish Line: Overcoming Barriers to Community College Degree and Credential Attainment in Kentucky

Crossing the Finish Line: Overcoming Barriers to Community College Degree and Credential Attainment in Kentucky

The State of Working Kentucky 2012: Employment

Taxing Groceries Not a Good Strategy for Kentucky

Transitioning Adults to Postsecondary Education Crucial to Meeting Goals

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