Some Agree Kentucky’s Persistent Felony Offender Law Is Broken. Why Is It So Hard to Fix?
Some Agree Kentucky's Persistent Felony Offender Law Is Broken. Why Is It So Hard to Fix? By: Chris Kenning, Jonathan...
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Kentucky Groups Differ on How Frankfort Should Pursue Tax Reform
Kentucky Groups Differ on How Frankfort Should Pursue Tax Reform By: Steve Bittenbender Source: Hazard Herald
In the COVID Recovery and Beyond, Kentuckians Need a Strong Safety Net
The past two years have been hard on Kentuckians. In April 2020, nearly 1 in 7 lost their job and many more Kentuckians lost hours at work or faced quarantines...
Kentucky Has an Opportunity to Continue Steps to Reducing Incarceration by Addressing Harsh “Persistent Felony Offender” Laws
Kentucky’s Persistent Felony Offender (PFO) law is a punitive sentencing policy that emerged during the beginning of the so-called War on Drugs. While originally intended as a measure to deter...
Shift and Shaft Tax Policy Is No Way to Prosper
Indications are the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly will consider major changes to the state's tax system. While big proposals are often labeled as "tax reform," change itself will not necessarily...
West Virginia Will Pay a Profitable Steelmaker $1.7 Billion for Jobs During Tightest Labor Market in Decades
West Virginia Will Pay a Profitable Steelmaker $1.7 Billion for Jobs During Tightest Labor Market in Decades By: Andrea Riquier Source: Market Watch
Kentucky Tonight: Debating Provisions in the Proposed State Budget
Kentucky Tonight: Debating Provisions in the Proposed State Budget Hosted by: Renee Shaw Source: KET
House Budget Provides Only Modest Reinvestment Despite Strong Revenues
Despite billions of additional dollars from both one-time surpluses and stronger recurring revenues, the proposed House budget provides only modest funding increases in certain parts of government while leaving $1.1...
2022 KyPolicy Conference – Program and Materials
Budget of the Commonwealth Preview 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Plenary Kentucky lawmakers have a historic opportunity to begin putting the state back on track for a brighter future this legislative...
$75 Million Ky. Rural Jobs Tax Credit Bill Returns. Critics Ask If It Will Create Jobs.
$75 Million Ky. Rural Jobs Tax Credit Bill Returns. Critics Ask If It Will Create Jobs. By: John Cheves Source: Herald-Leader