Legislative leaders detail what issues they expect to be on the table in 2019
Since Republicans gained control of the legislative bodies and governor’s mansion in recent years, many major reforms have been passed that were top priorities for…
Justice Reforms
Rising rates of incarceration and corrections cost will be addressed through new bill, Gov. Matt Bevin says
As the state faces the prospect of a $600 million increased cost to taxpayers and a 19% rise in prison populations over the next decade…
Work Group identifies measures to curb rising prison population and costs
On Monday, the Justice Reinvestment Work Group of the Criminal Justice Policy Assessment Council (CJPAC) appointed by Gov. Matt Bevin in late 2016 released their…
Legislative Update: House passes transparency measures, modernization bills move through Senate
Pension Transparency A bill to bring more transparency and oversight to the state’s retirement systems now heads for its final legislative hurdle of concurrence in…
Reentry reform legislation passes out of Senate committee
Bipartisan legislation seeking to cut down on recidivism and allow people a better transition back into the community after life in prison passed out of…
Op-ed: Smart Criminal Justice Reform Can Benefit Kentucky’s Workforce
The following is an op-ed from Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Bill Lear. Find a video with additional information about this issue at the…
“Fair Chance” executive order will ban the box regarding criminal records for state jobs
An executive order seeking to give those with a criminal record a “fair chance” when applying for a job will remove the box on a…
EXCLUSIVE: School choice, justice reform, medical review panels and more left on Gov. Bevin’s 2017 to-do list
In an exclusive sit down interview with The Bottom Line, Gov. Matt Bevin said he has heard a lot of great feedback on the laws…
Facilitating employment after incarceration will help cut costs, Ramsey says
Apprenticeships can play a key role in cost-savings corrections reforms by ensuring individuals have a path to success after incarceration, Labor Cabinet Secretary Derrick Ramsey…
Apprenticeship program will help boost successful careers after incarceration, officials say
With an emphasis being put on addressing the state’s criminal justice system, Labor Cabinet officials and others discussed the importance of training and getting people…