The State of Working Kentucky 2012: Education
There is no question that greater levels of education are associated with higher wages and employment rates in Kentucky, and...
Research
The State of Working Kentucky 2012: Wages
Working Kentuckians have experienced a lost decade in terms of wage growth, a trend that is undermining family economic security across the Commonwealth and will likely persist at least as...
Penny Increase in Sales Tax Would Worsen Tax Fairness and Fail to Fix Long-Term Revenue Problem
A couple of legislators have floated the idea of raising the sales tax by one percentage point rather than taking action on a tax reform package. But such a plan...
The State of Working Kentucky 2012: Youth
In times of recession and high unemployment, it’s particularly hard for young people to find jobs. Competition for the jobs that do exist becomes more intense, making it harder for...
Tax Commission Recommendations Raise Needed Revenue but Include Big Corporate Tax Cut
The new plan from the Governor's Blue Ribbon Tax Reform Commission rightly puts the first priority on raising needed revenue to address Kentucky's budget challenges. The commission finalized a package...
Crossing the Finish Line: Overcoming Barriers to Community College Degree and Credential Attainment in Kentucky
With Kentucky working to increase college graduation rates, the state should invest more in support strategies that can help disadvantaged Kentucky adults and other students obtain the degrees and credentials...
Kentucky Job Growth Remains Slow and Jobs Deficit Substantial
Between the start of the recession and February 2010, Kentucky lost 118,200 jobs. After several years of job growth, that gap has been trimmed to 35,100. However, ongoing growth in...
Fact Sheet: College Affordability in Kentucky
Progress in higher education is essential to building a strong economy, an informed citizenry, and a higher quality of life. However, the cost of higher education is a growing challenge...
The State of Working Kentucky: Gender
As in the U.S. as a whole, women’s participation in the paid workforce in Kentucky has grown over the last thirty years. Also, the gap in wages between Kentucky men...
The State of Working Kentucky 2012: Employment
The recession had devastating effects on employment in Kentucky, and the recovery is only gradually lifting the state out of a deep hole. The economy’s collapse drove up the state’s...