Building a Kentucky Economy That Works for Everyone
This op-ed ran in the State Journal on December 20, 2018. Kids aren't the only ones with wish lists this...
Economic Security
Kentucky Groups Stand Against Attack on Immigrant Families
A radical and punishing rule change proposed by the President’s administration would harm immigrant families in Kentucky and across the country. By keeping families from meeting their basic needs, jeopardizing...
SNAP Puts Food on the Table
This holiday season, as Kentuckians celebrate with friends and family around the table, we must also remember the impact policy choices are having on one of the best tools we...
Reinstated SNAP Time Limit Has Led to Thousands Without Food Assistance
Since May, 10,097 Kentucky adults have lost food assistance as a result of new barriers to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation erected by the state. Beginning in February, the...
Public Charge Rule Changes Would Hurt Kentucky Immigrants and Their Families
The proposed changes to the “public charge” rule by the President’s administration, published yesterday for public comment, are a radical change in immigration policy that would have harmful effects for...
Kentucky Is 4th Worst in the Nation for Student Loan Default
New data shows Kentucky has the 4th highest student loan default rate in the nation. While the national rate of students missing payments on their loans for an extended period...
Kentucky Organizations Urge Protecting Food Assistance in Farm Bill
One in seven Kentuckians has food on their table in part thanks to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP lifts 164,000 Kentuckians, including 73,000 children, out of poverty. It...
An Economic Agenda for a Thriving Commonwealth
Executive Summary The way to build a prosperous Kentucky is to create thriving communities that unlock potential in our people. Every Kentuckian — no matter where they come from, their...
New Report Shows Vast Income Inequality Across Kentucky
The average income of the top 1 percent of Kentuckians is 18.4 times greater than the average income of everyone else in the state, according to a new report by...
To Improve Health Through Work, Kentucky Needs to Commit to Better Job Quality
With the state’s new barriers to Medicaid coverage soon to be erected under the guise of encouraging work, we’ve heard a lot in Kentucky recently about the health benefits of...