Most Kentuckians support current academic standards have no suggested changes, KDE study shows
As the debate over rigorous academic standards continues in the state, the Kentucky Department of Education gave Kentuckians a chance to weigh in on the…
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Kentucky files lawsuit with other states over Waters of the U.S. rule
Kentucky has joined a lawsuit suing the EPA over the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) ruling-known as the “Clean Water Rule” that was finalized in…
State won’t be able to just fund its way out of pension crisis, Ky. Chamber explains on KET
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce noted Monday on KET that examining projections for the state’s woefully underfunded retirement systems shows that funding alone will not…
U.S. Supreme Court overturns EPA air pollution rule
In a 5-4 ruling Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Environmental Protection Agency’s landmark air quality rule. In their decision, the court stated that…
Differing implementation of local needle exchange programs giving lawmakers pause
Local officials expressed differing approaches Friday to implementation of the needle exchange programs through the anti-heroin bill passed during the 2015 session, giving some lawmakers…
Ky. Chamber economic study shows employment reaching pre-recession level
A new economic study released by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Thursday shows Kentucky’s statewide employment level, for the first time, is now back up…
Conway releases jobs plan, offering contrast with Bevin on business and education issues
Democratic gubernatorial Candidate Jack Conway and his running mate, state Rep. Sannie Overly, announced a jobs plan Tuesday including proposed initiatives they say will strengthen…
Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System warns legislators of “tipping point,” expresses need for more funds
In the first briefing of the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System (KTRS) to the Public Pension Oversight Board (PPOB), KTRS Executive Director Gary Harbin said the…
Candidates for constitutional offices talk issues at forum hosted by Kentucky local officials
At the 29th annual Kentucky County Judge-Executives, Magistrates and Commissioners Summer Conference, candidates in some of the most high-profile 2015 races for constitutional offices talked…
Pensions, budget issues and more left on the table ahead of 2016 session, legislative leaders say at Northern Ky. Chamber event
Leaders from each party and each legislative chamber visited northern Kentucky Thursday to address guests of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to discuss how…