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Criminal Justice

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Rising Kentucky Prison Population Should Make Penal Code Reform a 2017 Priority

The governor’s announcement today about the formation of a Criminal Justice Policy Assessment Council to work toward needed reforms is...

Ashley Spalding | June 21, 2016

Analysis

Criminal Justice Reform Bill Would Save State Money and Reduce Recidivism

While our state has taken some important steps in passing criminal justice reform legislation in 2011, additional reforms are needed. HB 412, a bill sponsored by Representative Yonts, would further...

Ashley Spalding | March 2, 2016

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Facing Challenges with the New GED Test in Kentucky

Facing Challenges with the New GED Test in Kentucky[1.The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy is a non-partisan initiative that conducts research, analysis and education on important policy issues facing the...

Ashley Spalding | December 22, 2015

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Stiff Penalties Cost Both Ky., Addicts

As the Kentucky House and Senate work together to pass much-needed legislation to combat rising heroin use, it’s important that they don’t undermine the state’s recent landmark corrections reforms. Before...

Ashley Spalding | March 3, 2015

Analysis

Aspects of Heroin Bills Would Increase State Costs But Have Little Expected Impact on Crime

Amid Kentucky’s heroin crisis, a number of bills have been filed for the 2015 legislative session to address the problem. However, some aspects of what is being proposed would work...

Ashley Spalding | February 4, 2015

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Improving Reentry in Kentucky through Education and Supports for Inmates and Ex-Offenders

With nearly 31 percent of Kentucky’s former inmates recidivating—returning to prison—within two years, a new policy report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy (KCEP) recommends that the state invest...

Ashley Spalding | August 8, 2013

Analysis

Medicaid Expansion Can Help Address Kentucky’s Substance Abuse Problem

There are many reasons to commend Governor Beshear’s recent announcement that Kentucky will be expanding Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Among the numerous important benefits of the ACA...

Ashley Spalding | May 22, 2013

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Criminal Justice News

1 KY Jailer Concerned Over Proposed Budget Cuts, Policy Expert Weighs In

2 Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Pushing for Changes in 2021 Legislative Session

3 Federal Ruling Allows Inmates to Get a COVID-19 Stimulus Check. But Time Is Running Out.

4 State’s Incarceration Rate Remains Among Highest: Group

5 Meet the Groups Bailing Louisville Protesters and Others From Jail. What They Want Is Reform

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The Experts

Banning No-Knock Warrants Is an Important First Step in Addressing Police Violence Through Demilitarization

Carmen Mitchell

Defeating the Pandemic and Building a Robust Recovery: A Preview of the Budget of the Commonwealth

Ashley Spalding

Any Action on Proliferating Slot Machines Must Raise Artificially Low Tax Rate

Pam Thomas

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