Kentucky’s progress and failings detailed in latest rankings
New statistics show where Kentucky stands compared to other states and nation in jobs, infrastructure, workforce, and government—the four areas laid out in the Kentucky…
Taxes & Budget
Gov. Bevin says more money must be generated for road funding as infrastructure needs become dire
During a community forum in October, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin said the issue of a shortage of road funding is not going away and stated…
Kentucky’s Tax Protest Orders Now Made Public
A decision regarding public record laws was held intact by the Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday after the justices were unable to reach a majority…
Change in gas tax and road funding formula must be done in order to fix potholes, bridges, and other road issues, Rep. Santoro explains
As Kentucky struggles to maintain roads and bridges in its 120 counties and faces a decrease in funding from the federal government, House Budget Review…
$300 million shortfall in Medicaid funding could mean tough decisions, Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary says
A shortfall of $300 million is projected over the next two years for the funding of Medicaid. Meanwhile, the state’s waiver which crafted a plan…
New group announces healthcare tax reform initiative to fund Medicaid expansion
A new group of hospital leaders launched an initiative Wednesday that will seek to encourage Kentucky lawmakers to tackle comprehensive healthcare tax reform in order…
Matt Jones and Scott Jennings expect Bevin to run for re-election, GOP to keep state House, and federal races to be ones to watch
Concluding the first day of the Kentucky Chamber’s Business Summit, business leaders heard a panel on Kentucky politics on Thursday between two high profile names…
Kentucky tax reforms explained
VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY: State lawmakers passed tax reform this year to help balance the state’s budget for the next two years,…
Tax reforms passed in 2018 session are a good starting point for progress in Kentucky, legislative leaders tell business audience
In the aftermath of the 2018 session, legislative leaders who helped craft a budget for the next two years along with a tax reform package…
Kentucky’s road funding model is “broken” and raising the gas tax is not the only solution, legislative leaders say
One of the most noticeable forms of government work affecting Kentuckians on a daily basis is the state of our roads and bridges. And with…