New Report: More than One in Five Louisville Workers Would Benefit from Proposed Minimum Wage Increase
The increase in the minimum wage under consideration by the Louisville Metro Council would benefit an estimated 22 percent of...
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Number of Poor Kentuckians Remains High, State Still Climbing Out of Recession
Kentucky saw only slight improvements in some indicators of poverty and economic well-being last year, according to new Census Bureau data released today. Poverty remains high, highlighting that many have...
Eroding Wages and Continued Lack of Jobs Mark Labor Day in Kentucky
More than five years after the recession officially ended, Kentucky workers still struggle with a scarcity of jobs and face continued declines in real wages, according to a detailed new...
“New Americans in Kentucky” Are Diverse and Contribute Substantially to State’s Economy
Kentucky’s immigrants are a diverse, rapidly growing population that contributes to the state’s economy at a rate consistent with or even exceeding their share of the state’s overall population, according...
More than 800 Kentucky Schools Eligible in 2014-2015 To Combat Child Hunger By Increasing School Meal Participation
More than 800 Kentucky schools will qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) this coming school year, a federal initiative that increases the number of children eating school meals and...
Kentucky Going Against National Trend by Failing to Reinvest in Higher Education
New Report: "States Are Still Funding Higher Education Below Pre-Recession Levels" Kentucky Going Against National Trend by Failing to Reinvest in Higher Education Shortchanging public universities and colleges reduces access...
Statement on Budget that Passed the General Assembly
KCEP Director Jason Bailey released the following statement today: “While it is good to see the chambers of the General Assembly come together to pass a budget, the new budget...
Statement on Governor Beshear’s Tax Proposal
KCEP Director Jason Bailey released the following statement on Governor Beshear’s tax reform plan: “Governor Beshear deserves recognition for bringing forward a specific tax reform proposal for consideration. His plan...
Improving Reentry in Kentucky through Education and Supports for Inmates and Ex-Offenders
Click here to download a pdf of the full report. Greater Investment in Education and Supports Can Keep Ex-Offenders Out of Prison Report recommends that Kentucky expand education and supports for...
Immigration Reform Would Boost Kentucky Revenues By $23.2 Million
New Report: ”Undocumented Immigrants’ State and Local Tax Contributions” Undocumented Immigrants in Kentucky Pay $58.8 Million Annually in State and Local Taxes; Immigration Reform Would Boost State Revenues $23.2 Million...