House Tax Bill Would Wreck Kentucky’s Budget to Benefit the Wealthy
House Bill 8, which passed the Kentucky House last week, is the most fiscally destructive legislation ever considered in the...
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Ky. Senate Republicans Unveil Budget, Setting the Stage for Tax Overhaul
Ky. Senate Republicans Unveil Budget, Setting the Stage for Tax Overhaul By: Ryland Barton Source: WFPL
Senate Budget Cuts Education Funding Further From Modest House Plan
Despite a once-in-a-generation budget surplus, the Senate budget includes $1.3 billion less in spending over the biennium than the already-modest House plan (and $2.8 billion less than the governor had...
House GOP Tax Plan Would Cost Kentucky’s Budget $900 Million, State Analysis Shows
House GOP Tax Plan Would Cost Kentucky's Budget $900 Million, State Analysis Shows By: John Cheves Source: Herald-Leader
Kentucky House Passes Income Tax Reform on Near Party-Line Vote
Kentucky House Passes Income Tax Reform on Near Party-Line Vote By: Steve Bittenbender Source: Center Square
Kentucky Bill That Would Cut Unemployment Benefits Takes Another Step Forward
Kentucky Bill That Would Cut Unemployment Benefits Takes Another Step Forward By: Drew Gardner Source: WLKY
Income Tax Cut Bill “Epic” for GOP. Others Call It the “Worst Bill” Ever.
Income Tax Cut Bill "Epic" for GOP. Others Call It the "Worst Bill" Ever. By: Austin Horn Source: Herald-Leader
House GOP Tries Again on Tightening Controls on Public Benefits. Here’s Their Plan.
House GOP Tries Again on Tightening Controls on Public Benefits. Here's Their Plan. By: Deborah Yetter Source: Courier-Journal
HB 7 Puts New, Costly Barriers in Front of Kentuckians Seeking Food and Medical Help
House Bill 7 (HB 7) would implement several harsh measures making it harder to get and keep food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and medical assistance through...
Income Tax Cuts Will Widen Inequality in Kentucky
To pay at least in part for income tax cuts for the wealthy, the House budget proposal shorts investments in schools, health, human services and infrastructure. Given historic revenue levels,...