Kentucky’s Basic Cash Assistance Program Just Got a Much-Needed Update
Kentucky’s basic cash assistance program for families with young children was recently overhauled to make long-overdue and badly needed improvements...
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Progress Made on Drug Policy in 2023, Though the Legislature Increased Other Criminal Penalties
If Kentucky were a country, it would be the seventh most incarcerated place in the world – with more than 21,000 people held in county jails, 65% of which are...
Families, Food Banks Adjust to SNAP Cut
Families, Food Banks Adjust to SNAP Cut By: Xena Bunton Source: The Herald-Dispatch
Louisville Shooting Sparks Renewed Push for Gun Reforms, but Reactions so Far Have Largely Followed a Well-Worn Script
Louisville Shooting Sparks Renewed Push for Gun Reforms, but Reactions so Far Have Largely Followed a Well-Worn Script By: Josh James Source: WUKY
Kentucky Tonight: Policy Analysts Recap the 2023 General Assembly
Kentucky Tonight: Policy Analysts Recap the 2023 General Assembly By: Renee Shaw Source: KET
Beshear Signs Phase out of Tax on Aging Bourbon, Despite Local Officials’ Pleas
Beshear Signs Phase out of Tax on Aging Bourbon, Despite Local Officials’ Pleas By: Liam Niemeyer Source: Kentucky Lantern
Over Pleas From Local Governments, KY Legislature Moves to Phase out Bourbon Barrel Tax
Over Pleas From Local Governments, KY Legislature Moves to Phase out Bourbon Barrel Tax By: Austin Horn Source: Lexington Herald-Leader
Phase-out of Kentucky’s Bourbon Barrel Tax Protects Funding for Schools, Fire Districts
Phase-out of Kentucky's Bourbon Barrel Tax Protects Funding for Schools, Fire Districts By: Monica Harkins Source: WDRB
Kentucky Bourbon-Makers Toast Bill Phasing out Barrel Tax
Kentucky Bourbon-Makers Toast Bill Phasing out Barrel Tax By: Bruce Schreiner Source: Associated Press
State Budget Changes in 2023 Session Increase Future Risk
The General Assembly reduced future revenues substantially this session by passing House Bill (HB) 1, a law that will further shrink Kentucky’s largest revenue source by cutting the state income...