House committee votes to move tax reform bill lowering income tax forward
Kentucky has discussed tax reform for decades. But the 2022 session is seeing significant movement on the issues as lawmakers are moving a bill to…
2022 General Assembly
Kentucky unemployment insurance system bills pass Senate
Legislation bringing reforms, freezing rates, and replenishing funding for Kentucky’s unemployment insurance system passed through the Kentucky state Senate Thursday. House Bill 4, sponsored by…
Updated: Bill to modernize assisted living social model heads to governor’s desk
Aligning assisted living and personal care for Kentuckians is the primary goal of Senate Bill 11, a measure that passed the House Tuesday by a…
Bourbon Private Barrel Select Bill Passes House Committee
Seeking to increase tourism for a signature Kentucky industry, the House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee passed House Bill 500, a measure to provide…
Access to childcare is critical to workforce recovery, Rep. Heavrin says
Kentucky families and employers continue to struggle with child care issues that are contributing to a devastating workforce shortage across the state. Legislation filed in…
UPDATED: Measure to address nursing shortage passes Senate
Seeking to address Kentucky’s continued shortage of registered nurses, the Senate passed Senate Bill 10 on Tuesday, which would eliminate barriers for out-of-state nurses to…
Changes to Kentucky’s unemployment insurance system moves forward
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted issues in Kentucky’s workforce and unemployment insurance system. The Senate Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee passed legislation Tuesday morning…
Senate passes bill to provide Kentuckians with income tax refund of up to $1,000
In an effort to provide relief to Kentuckians amid the rapid rise of inflation, the Senate passed Senate Bill 194 Monday, legislation dubbed a Senate…
House files tax reform proposal to lower individual income tax
As Kentucky faces new financial realities, including budget surplus and record-high inflation, tax reform has become a hot topic among lawmakers. On Friday, Kentucky House…
Senate Committee Approves Taxpayer Relief Proposal
In an effort to provide relief to Kentuckians amid the rapid rise of inflation, the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee on Thursday approved Senate Bill…