Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher warns of $12 million shortfall in SEEK funding
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Following a detailed review of preliminary data, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) currently estimates…
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Forecasting group predicts $456M budget shortfall for state, due to COVID but also delayed tax filings
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Consensus Forecasting Group has painted a bleak outlook for state revenue during the remainder…
Kentucky facing budget shortfall of nearly $500 million due to conditions caused by pandemic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A report issued Thursday by the state budget director’s office shows a potential general fund…
State economists predict a smaller deficit — still $155 million; labor market better, incomes steady
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky taxpayers are looking at a shortfall of more than $155 million after a panel…
Despite potential for budget shortfall, lawmakers say odds are long for approval of casino gambling
By Tom Latek and Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Even with the state facing a projected budget shortfall and an enormous…
Gov. Bevin signs order closing $152 million budget shortfall, ‘conservative spending plans’ necessary
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin has taken steps to eliminate a $152 million shortfall, an action necessitated…
Letter to Editor: Dan Martin of Walton urges legislature to address multitude of tax breaks for special interests
With Kentucky’s ongoing budget/pension crisis coming to the forefront again this fall, our legislature must be willing to address the…