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Lessons from the Great Recession: Kentucky and Other States Need More Federal Relief

PDF version: Lessons from the Great Recession: Kentucky and Other States Need More Federal Relief As the nation faces the...

Jason Bailey | April 29, 2020

Analysis

Who Are Kentucky’s Essential Workers on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic impacts all people but creates distinct challenges for the 422,000 Kentuckians working on the frontlines of the response, known as essential workers. Frontline industries –  which require...

Jessica Klein | April 21, 2020

Analysis

What’s in the CARES Act for Kentucky

Congress has passed and the President has signed a new COVID-19 economic relief bill, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Security (CARES) Act. Here are some of its major provisions and...

Jason Bailey | April 3, 2020

Op-Ed

SB 150 Would Cushion the Blow for Unemployed Workers and Our Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing business closures and a drop in consumer spending that is resulting in major, widespread layoffs across every Kentucky community. The state could lose 67,000 jobs...

Dustin Pugel | March 20, 2020

States and Cities Scramble Amid Virus ‘Chaos’ in Washington

States and Cities Scramble Amid Virus 'Chaos' in Washington By Alex Ebert, Joyce Cutler and Keshia Clukey

Bloomberg Government | March 18, 2020

Analysis

Paid Sick Leave Legislation Would Protect Health and Promote Economic Security

The COVID-19 pandemic is illustrating why Kentuckians must be able to stay home from work when they are sick. When people don’t have access to paid sick leave, the negative...

Jessica Klein and Ashley Spalding | March 17, 2020

Analysis

Kentucky Response to COVID-19: Protect State Economy Through Improved Unemployment Insurance

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked concerns about an economic slowdown resulting from widespread shutdowns in the global economy, and recent cancellations of large events in the United States. Continued economic...

Dustin Pugel | March 12, 2020

Analysis

Another Year of Modest Job Growth in Kentucky

We outlined in a 2018 report how Kentucky's economic performance had fallen short of claims based on corporate announcements. Among other things, we noted that the pace of state job...

Jason Bailey | January 24, 2020

Presentation

The State of Working Kentucky 2019

How is the economy faring in 2019? And what trends are we seeing in terms of jobs, the labor force and wages? See our presentation, The State of Working Kentucky...

Jason Bailey | September 16, 2019

Op-Ed

How Are Kentucky Workers Faring This Labor Day?

The longest economic recovery on record and a state unemployment rate of 4.3% sounds like a strong foundation for Kentuckians’ prosperity. But a close look at the numbers this Labor...

Anna Baumann | September 3, 2019

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Governor Should Veto Expensive, Poorly Targeted Tax Breaks for Remote Workers and Data Centers

Jason Bailey

American Rescue Plan’s Expanded Child Tax Credit Will Improve the Lives of Over a Million Kentucky Kids

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