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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...

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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2 How Legislators, Jailers Aim to Fight Recidivism, Overcrowding in Kentucky Jails

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5 Post-Pandemic, KY Returns to World-High Incarceration Rate

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The 2022 General Assembly Passed More Bills Increasing Incarceration Than Decreasing It, and Failed to Make Other Badly Needed Justice Changes

Carmen Mitchell

What the New Climate and Health Legislation Will Mean for Kentucky

Ashley Spalding

Personnel Cabinet Recommends Improving Compensation to Stave off State Workforce Crisis

Pam Thomas

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