Cuts to K-12 Funding in Kentucky Among Worst in the Nation
School “formula” funding in Kentucky continues to fall far below its pre-recession level, according to a new report from the...
Budget and Tax Press
Statement: HB 292 Creates Greater Accountability and Transparency for Tax Expenditures
HB 292, sponsored by Rep. Tipton, is a good government bill that establishes a structure for the General Assembly to know more about and better consider the purpose, cost and...
Bill Gives Away $75M to Bring Jobs to Rural Kentucky. Critics call it ‘Horrible Deal.’
Bill Gives Away $75M to Bring Jobs to Rural Kentucky. Critics call it 'Horrible Deal.' By Will Wright
Tax Break Debate Over Film Industry
Tax Break Debate Over Film Industry By Ryan Schmelz
Statement: HB 387 Undermines Business Tax Break Transparency and Accountability
In advance of a committee hearing scheduled for February 26, 2019, the content of this statement was sent to members of the House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee. HB 387...
House Panel Approved Surprise Request by Bevin to Borrow $150 Million for State Parks
House Panel Approved Surprise Request by Bevin to Borrow $150 Million for State Parks By Jack Brammer and Daniel Desrochers
Don’t Hurt Public Education by Diverting Money to Private Schools
Kentucky’s constitution requires the General Assembly to “provide for an efficient system of common schools throughout the state.” The last time the state Supreme Court found Kentucky to be in...
Yes to More Sunlight on Lobbying, No to Private School Tax Credits
Yes to More Sunlight on Lobbying, No to Private School Tax Credits By the Editorial Board
Group Rallies in Support of School Choice Tax Credits
Group Rallies in Support of School Choice Tax Credits By Annie Anderson
Yes to More Sunlight on Lobbying, No to Private School Tax Credits
Yes to More Sunlight on Lobbying, No to Private School Tax Credits By the Editorial Board