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Economic Security

Op-Ed

The 2021 General Assembly Can Meet the Moment with Policies that Advance Racial Equity

The last year has brought much-needed new attention to issues of racism across the country and in Kentucky, spurred in...

Anna Baumann | February 26, 2021

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Analysis

HB 413 Provides Poorly Targeted Tax Break that Will Add Costs Later and Stress Unemployment System

In June 2020, Kentucky had to request a line of credit up to $865 million from the federal government in order to continue paying unemployment insurance (UI) claims during the...

Dustin Pugel | February 17, 2021

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Analysis

10 Ways the Kentucky General Assembly Can Advance Race Equity and Shared Prosperity

The last year has brought much-needed new attention to issues of racism across the country and in Kentucky, spurred in large part by the killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd...

Anna Baumann and Alan Lowhorn | February 15, 2021

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Analysis

Banning Food Assistance for Parents Behind on Child Support Is Harmful to Families and Costly to the State

A provision in Senate Bill (SB) 65 would disqualify parents who are behind in making child support payments from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food assistance). Such a...

Jessica Klein and Dustin Pugel | February 12, 2021

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Analysis

HB 406 Modernizes Unemployment Insurance and Prepares Kentucky for the Next Downturn

The COVID-19 economic crisis has created enormous strain on our unemployment insurance (UI) system and made clear how outdated and inadequate the system was going into the pandemic. House Bill...

Dustin Pugel | February 9, 2021

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Tracking SNAP in Kentucky

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a vital source of assistance that helps put food on the table for hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians. As of 2018, in Kentucky...

Dustin Pugel | February 4, 2021

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Analysis

$2,000 Checks Would Provide More of the Relief Kentuckians Need

The December federal relief law provided checks of $600 per person, though many argued at the time for the larger amount of $2,000 per person. Now President-elect Biden and the...

Jason Bailey | January 8, 2021

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Analysis

New Federal Relief Package Is a Short-Term Lifeline, But More Aid Is Needed

Congress has finally agreed to a new relief package that temporarily extends much-needed support to a weak economy and struggling families. It includes expanded and continued emergency unemployment benefits, rental...

Jason Bailey and Dustin Pugel | December 21, 2020

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Op-Ed

Many Kentuckians Face Hunger and Hardship This Thanksgiving. They Need Relief.

This Thanksgiving, some things will be different for just about everyone. Kentuckians will sit down for dinner with fewer family members and friends than they’re used to seeing. Remembrances of...

Jessica Klein | November 23, 2020

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COVID-19 Crisis Demonstrates Need for State Improvements to Unemployment Insurance in Kentucky

Unemployment insurance (UI) is one of the most effective programs available to help laid-off workers meet their basic needs and allow economies to bounce back during downturns. As a partial...

Dustin Pugel, Jason Bailey and Pam Thomas | November 17, 2020

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Economic Security News

1 Statement: House COVID Relief Bill Is the Response Kentuckians Need

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2 Homeless and Housing Coalition Looks to Fight Renters’ Burden in Bowling Green

3 WKYT Investigates: Kentucky’s Antiquated Unemployment System

4 TN, KY Lawmakers Draft Bills to Modernize Struggling Unemployment Systems

5 House Dems Announce Plan to Modernize Unemployment Insurance

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Banning Food Assistance for Parents Behind on Child Support Is Harmful to Families and Costly to the State

Jessica Klein

HB 413 Provides Poorly Targeted Tax Break that Will Add Costs Later and Stress Unemployment System

Dustin Pugel

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