Working Family Tax Credits Help Kentucky’s Military Families
New Report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Working Family Tax Credits Help Kentucky’s Military Families...
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Statement: Medicaid Expansion Will Make Kentucky Healthier and Our Economy Stronger
KCEP Director Jason Bailey made the following statement today about Governor Beshear’s announcement that he will accept the Medicaid expansion: “Governor Beshear’s decision today to expand Medicaid will increase the...
Kentucky’s Disinvestment in Higher Education Part of a Harmful National Trend
New Report: “Recent Deep State Higher Education Cuts May Harm Students and the Economy for Years to Come” Kentucky’s Disinvestment in Higher Education Part of a Harmful National Trend Report...
Workers Across Kentucky’s Economy Could Gain Health Insurance through Medicaid Expansion
New Brief: "Medicaid Expansion Would Benefit Workers Across Kentucky's Economy" Workers Across Kentucky’s Economy Could Gain Health Insurance through Medicaid Expansion Workers at restaurants, construction sites, grocery stores and child...
Wealthiest Kentuckians Pay Far Less in State and Local Taxes than Low- and Middle-Income Kentuckians
New Report: “Who Pays? A Distributional Analysis of the Tax System in All 50 States” Wealthiest Kentuckians Pay Far Less in State and Local Taxes than Low- and Middle-Income Kentuckians...
Kentucky Falls Short on Preparing for Future Recessions
Report Release: "2013 Is a Good Year to Repair (if Not Replenish) State Rainy Day Funds" Kentucky Falls Short on Preparing for Future Recessions Rainy day fund fix would protect...
Crossing the Finish Line: Overcoming Barriers to Community College Degree and Credential Attainment in Kentucky
Click here to download a pdf of the full report. New Report Calls for More State Support to Increase Community College Completion Need-based financial aid, student supports and developmental education strategies...
Kentucky Among 10 States with Fastest-Growing Income Inequality
Report Release: “Pulling Apart: A State-by-State Analysis of Income Trends” New Report: Kentucky Among 10 States with Fastest-Growing Income Inequality Policies Drive Widening Gap Between Low-Income Kentuckians and High Earners...
Federal Proposals Would Extend Tax Breaks for a Handful of Wealthy Kentuckians While Ending Support for Many Working Families
New Report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Federal Proposals Would Extend Tax Breaks for a Handful of Wealthy Kentuckians While Ending Support for Many Working Families Recent...
New Census Data: 29,000 More Kentuckians Had Health Insurance in 2011
New Census Data: 29,000 More Kentuckians Had Health Insurance in 2011 Affordable Care Act’s Coverage for Young Adults Contributing to this Trend The share of Kentuckians without health insurance dropped...