Kentucky Must Invest, Reform Tax Code to Progress
Lawmakers left Frankfort last week without agreement on closing the hole in this year’s Medicaid budget, and are convening this...
Four Revenue Options that Should Be on the Table
The Kentucky legislature is debating ways to address the hole in the state’s Medicaid budget. The options under consideration include immediate across-the-board budget cuts as well as eventual cuts to...
Federal Budget Debate Must Include Discussion of Investments Needed for Growth
Important debates over the federal budget are now taking place in Congress. Kentucky’s representatives, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Appropriations Committee Chair Hal Rogers, and Senator Rand Paul,...
Federal Budget Debate Must Include Discussion of Investments Needed for Growth
Important debates over the federal budget are now taking place in Congress. Kentucky’s representatives, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Appropriations Committee Chair Hal Rogers, and Senator Rand Paul,...
Testimony on HB 318: Tax Reform
Thank you Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. My name is Jason Bailey, and I am Director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. Three strengths of HB 318:...
Testimony on SCR 134: Balanced Budget Amendment
Jason Bailey, Director, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Thank you Mr. Chairman for the opportunity to speak on this resolution. My name is Jason Bailey, and I am Director of...
Paul Budget Would Cut $1 Billion from Education in Kentucky
Senator Rand Paul’s federal budget proposal would cut approximately $1 billion on an annual basis from education in Kentucky, creating a big hole in the K-12 budget while reducing support...
Farmer’s High-Risk Overhaul Creates Imbalance in Kentucky’s Tax System
New Report: Farmer’s High-Risk Overhaul Creates Imbalance in Kentucky’s Tax System Shift to Consumption-Based Tax System Would Result in Narrow, Upside-Down Tax Structure A new report analyzes Rep. Bill Farmer’s...
Farmer’s High-Risk Overhaul Creates Imbalance in Kentucky’s Tax System
House Bill 196, sponsored by Representative Bill Farmer, proposes to overhaul Kentucky’s tax system by eliminating income taxes on individuals and corporations while greatly expanding the sales tax base. The...
Kentucky to Forego $90 Million for Jobless Workers Unless Unemployment Insurance Updates Made by August
New Report: Kentucky to Forego $90 Million for Jobless Workers Unless Unemployment Insurance Updates Made by August Last Chance to Modernize Unemployment Program Before Federal Money Disappears A new report...