What Revenue Changes Are Moving in the General Assembly
Despite receiving a tax reform proposal from Governor Beshear back in January, there's been little discussion about the need for...
Budget & Tax
Privatization Brings Concerns about Accountability, Quality and Cost
For revenue-strapped state and local governments, contracting with private entities to build or operate public assets like roads and government buildings or provide public services is often proposed as an...
Infographic: A State Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for Kentucky
The infographic below shows why adopting a state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) would be a good move for Kentucky. A state EITC could help more than 400,000 Kentucky families...
Where Dollars Moved in the House Version of the State Budget
The version of the state budget the House passed today is very similar to what the governor proposed in January. The main changes in budget allocations involve a little more...
Interactive Map: How a State Earned Income Tax Credit Would Benefit Each Kentucky County
A state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) in Kentucky would build on the established benefits of the federal EITC, helping working Kentuckians better afford necessities and stimulating local economies. The...
Fact Sheet: The Benefits of a State Earned Income Tax Credit by Legislative District
The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) has been shown to help working families afford necessities; provide short- and long-term benefits to children; and support local economies. If Kentucky adopted...
House Proposes to Maintain Austere Budget, Shift Some Priorities
The House budget for 2013-2014 passed out of committee yesterday largely maintains the Governor’s proposed cuts of up to 8.4 percent to state services while making some shifts in priorities...
Budget’s Good News Not Enough for What Ails Kentucky
For a person who is chronically ill, a day of less pain provides welcome comfort but no promise of returning to long-term health. Kentucky finds itself in a similar position...
Expanded Federal Earned Income Tax Credit Would Be Big Benefit to Kentucky Workers
The President’s budget for 2015 includes several important improvements to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) that, taken together, would help low-wage Kentucky workers and...
Budget Cuts Threaten Kentucky’s Ability to Sustain and Grow Progress in Adult Education
Each year Kentucky Adult Education (KYAE) helps thousands of Kentuckians across the state prepare to take the GED, improve literacy and increase English as a second language skills. These services...