Research

Eliminating SNAP Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility Increases Inefficiencies and Hunger for Working Families, Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities

In September of 2019, KCEP submitted the following comments on a proposed federal rule change to Categorical Eligibility in the...

Presentation

The State of Working Kentucky 2019

How is the economy faring in 2019? And what trends are we seeing in terms of jobs, the labor force and wages? See our presentation, The State of Working Kentucky...

Presentation

Immigrants Make Important Contributions to Kentucky Communities and Economy

Immigrants make many valuable contributions to communities across Kentucky, and are a vital part of our culture and economy. Click here to see a PDF of our presentation, "Immigrants Make Important...

Report

Disparate Justice: Where Kentuckians Live Determines Whether They Stay in Jail Because They Can’t Afford Cash Bail

PDF copy - Disparate Justice: Where Kentuckians Live Determines Whether They Stay in Jail Kentuckians presumed innocent should not have their freedom contingent upon their income or where in the...

Report

Critical Investments for a Healthier Kentucky

Click here for a PDF version of this report. Too many Kentuckians face circumstances that make them vulnerable to poor health. Problems like unsafe drinking water, jobs that pay little...

Report

Evidence from Kentucky Should Serve as Warning Against Food Assistance Restriction Rule

Click here for a PDF version of our full comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s February 1, 2019 Proposed Rule The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps 566,900 Kentuckians put...

Testimony

Letter to Legislators: Quasis Need True Relief

Dear Representative/Senator, As you consider how to provide needed relief for quasi-governmental agencies facing substantial pension increases, it is important to do so in ways that do not break legal...

Report

Time Limits and Other Challenges Hinder Success of Kentucky’s SNAP E&T Program

Click here for a PDF of the report. Executive Summary Recent data shows more than 10,000 Kentuckians have lost SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as “food stamps") as...

Testimony

Letter to the Public Pension Working Group

Dear Member of the Public Pension Working Group, Thank you for the opportunity to provide input to the Public Pension Working Group on this vital issue facing the commonwealth. I...

Report

Kentucky’s Economic Performance Falls Short of Claims Based on Corporate Announcements

For a PDF version of the report, click here. Summary Kentucky and its policymakers need accurate indicators to measure the strength of the state economy and to understand the impact...

Eliminating SNAP Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility Increases Inefficiencies and Hunger for Working Families, Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities

The State of Working Kentucky 2019

Immigrants Make Important Contributions to Kentucky Communities and Economy

Disparate Justice: Where Kentuckians Live Determines Whether They Stay in Jail Because They Can’t Afford Cash Bail

Critical Investments for a Healthier Kentucky

Evidence from Kentucky Should Serve as Warning Against Food Assistance Restriction Rule

Letter to Legislators: Quasis Need True Relief

Time Limits and Other Challenges Hinder Success of Kentucky’s SNAP E&T Program

Letter to the Public Pension Working Group

Kentucky’s Economic Performance Falls Short of Claims Based on Corporate Announcements

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