Kentucky’s Economy a Long Way from Full Recovery
While recent announcements of positive job growth are good news for the country, the difficult economic situation will not end...
Research
Governor’s Veto Means Budget Depends on Managed Care Savings and Anticipated Revenue
Governor Steve Beshear’s selective veto of legislation addressing the hole in the Medicaid budget means no additional budget cuts at this time. Instead, the budget will depend on possible Medicaid...
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...
House Federal Budget Proposal Means Major Cuts in Kentucky from Head Start to Clean Water
The House federal budget proposal for 2011 would reduce educational opportunity for thousands of Kentucky pre-school kids, college students, and adults needing job training; eliminate funding for the home weatherization...
Senate Budget Proposes $148 Million in Cuts
Both the House and Senate versions of House Bill 305 close a sizeable hole in the state’s Medicaid budget for 2011. The House version claims potential savings through use of...
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...
Testimony on HB 182: Payday Lending
Testimony on House Bill 182--Limiting the Interest Rate on Payday Lending to 36 Percent House Banking and Insurance Committee, Kentucky General Assembly February 16, 2011 Melissa Fry Konty, Ph.D. Research...
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...