Statement on Governor Beshear’s Tax Proposal
KCEP Director Jason Bailey released the following statement on Governor Beshear’s tax reform plan: “Governor Beshear deserves recognition for bringing...
Press Releases
Improving Reentry in Kentucky through Education and Supports for Inmates and Ex-Offenders
Click here to download a pdf of the full report. Greater Investment in Education and Supports Can Keep Ex-Offenders Out of Prison Report recommends that Kentucky expand education and supports for...
Immigration Reform Would Boost Kentucky Revenues By $23.2 Million
New Report: ”Undocumented Immigrants’ State and Local Tax Contributions” Undocumented Immigrants in Kentucky Pay $58.8 Million Annually in State and Local Taxes; Immigration Reform Would Boost State Revenues $23.2 Million...
Working Family Tax Credits Help Kentucky’s Military Families
New Report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Working Family Tax Credits Help Kentucky’s Military Families About 28,000 veteran and active-duty military families in Kentucky...
Statement: Medicaid Expansion Will Make Kentucky Healthier and Our Economy Stronger
KCEP Director Jason Bailey made the following statement today about Governor Beshear’s announcement that he will accept the Medicaid expansion: “Governor Beshear’s decision today to expand Medicaid will increase the...
Kentucky’s Disinvestment in Higher Education Part of a Harmful National Trend
New Report: “Recent Deep State Higher Education Cuts May Harm Students and the Economy for Years to Come” Kentucky’s Disinvestment in Higher Education Part of a Harmful National Trend Report...
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 Expansion Workers at restaurants, construction sites, grocery stores and child...
Wealthiest Kentuckians Pay Far Less in State and Local Taxes than Low- and Middle-Income Kentuckians
New Report: “Who Pays? A Distributional Analysis of the Tax System in All 50 States” Wealthiest Kentuckians Pay Far Less in State and Local Taxes than Low- and Middle-Income Kentuckians...
Kentucky Falls Short on Preparing for Future Recessions
Report Release: "2013 Is a Good Year to Repair (if Not Replenish) State Rainy Day Funds" Kentucky Falls Short on Preparing for Future Recessions Rainy day fund fix would protect...
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...