Essential skills education bill will pass in 2018 session, legislative leaders promise
As Kentucky employers continue to struggle to find qualified workers to fill jobs in the state, leaders from the House and the Senate tell the…
Legislative leaders say letter from Bevin answers some special session questions, but still waiting on plan for reforms
After Gov. Matt Bevin sent a letter to all legislators Tuesday setting a timeline for a special session on tax and pension reform, legislative leaders…
Trump talks infrastructure initiative on Kentucky border
On Wednesday, President Trump held an invite-only event in Cincinnati, OH, to discuss his plans for infrastructure. Earlier this week, the White House said, “The…
Bevin says special session will happen after August 15, House member concerned about votes needed to pass reforms
On Tuesday, Gov. Matt Bevin sent a letter to all 138 members of the General Assembly and told them he does not plan to call…
State Senator says final phase of pension audit coming soon, panel discusses potential changes to systems
The final phase of an audit being conducted on the state’s pension systems will be released at the in the coming months, allowing for serious…
Gov. Bevin reorganizes state board of education and establishes Charter School Advisory Council
Changes will come to the state’s school board after Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin signed an executive order Friday realigning some education boards and committees and…
Kentucky celebrates 225th birthday with events around the state
Kentuckians can celebrate the 225th anniversary of Kentucky’s statehood with events and more organized by a group of Kentuckians finding ways to honor the many…
Gov. Bevin says ‘100% chance’ of special session while appropriations chairs express concerns
As the months in 2017 continue to pass without a plan presented by the governor on tax and pension reform, rumors have started to fly…
Gov. Matt Bevin announces record-breaking $5.8 billion economic investment
As many companies announce their decision to invest in Kentucky in recent months, Gov. Matt Bevin announced Friday that the state has seen $5.8 billion…
Major industries expect growth, but finding skilled workers a challenge
Positive economic conditions and strong prospects for growth were among the findings of a recent statewide survey of Kentucky businesses. But another finding poses a…