Unanswered Questions about the Cost and Feasibility of Shutting Down Kynect
The governor has notified the federal government that he intends to shut down Kynect and shift Kentucky to the federal...
Budget & Tax
Cuts to Community Colleges Mean Disinvestment in Kentucky’s Primary Workforce Development Source
Governor Bevin’s interest in investing in workforce development is a notable priority. However, the approach outlined in his budget proposal decreases investment in the state’s primary site of workforce development:...
Infographic: Kentucky Higher Education Cuts Among Worst in Country
Even as most states have begun to restore funding for higher education after cuts during the recession, Kentucky has continued to reduce funding as outlined a report from the Center...
Tuition Freeze Is Not Proper Answer to College Affordability Problem Given Large, Continuous Budget Cuts
With the steep increases in tuition at Kentucky’s public universities and community colleges in recent years, a state mandated tuition freeze as proposed in SB 75 might sound like a...
What Would Budget Cuts to the Attorney General and Board of Elections Mean?
Many Kentuckians may not be aware of the important role that some state agencies play in our everyday lives. When we hear about proposed cuts to the Attorney General, Secretary...
Governor’s Budget Proposal Would Worsen College Affordability
Governor Bevin’s budget proposal would not improve — and would even worsen — the state’s college affordability problems. Deep budget cuts to public universities and community colleges are expected to...
Infographic: Budget Cuts Have Costs and Consequences
Governor Bevin's budget includes nine percent across the board cuts to most state services. If these cuts go into effect, many areas will have been cut by 15 to 50...
What’s Not Exempt from Cuts in the Governor’s Budget
While a lot of attention has been given to what receives new dollars in the governor's budget and what’s exempted from additional cuts, less attention has been given to what...
Revenue Options that Strengthen the Commonwealth
Kentucky has good options to fairly generate new revenue and put an end to year after year of deep cuts to vital public investments, as outlined in a report by the...
Shifting Health Costs to Employees Has Become Way State Plugs Budget
To view the brief in PDF form, click here. Kentucky has shifted more of the responsibility to pay for health benefits to public sector workers in recent years and then...