State budget director reports General Fund receipts rose 7.6 percent in November compared to 2108
State Budget Director John Chilton has reported that General Fund receipts rose 7.6 percent in November compared to last year….
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State revenues increase sharply in October; General Fund revenues up 11.5% over last year
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was some excellent news for state finances on Tuesday as Kentucky’s General Fund saw…
General Fund receipts up so far this fiscal year; road fund falls just slightly, says Budget Director Chilton
State Budget Director John Chilton has reported that General Fund receipts increased 3.6 percent in August compared to last year. Total…
State Budget Director provides details on revenues for fiscal year ending June 30; surplus is $194.5m
The Office of State Budget Director reported that annual Kentucky’s General Fund receipts rose for the ninth consecutive year while…
More contention arises over public pension bill; are there sufficient votes to pass a bill?
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Another point of contention has arisen between Democrats and Republicans in…
February reports on general fund and road fund receipts — revenue has grown in fiscal year 3.2 percent
State Budget Director John Chilton has reported that General Fund receipts climbed 8.4 percent in February with revenues of $859.4…
General Fund receipts decline 3.4 percent in January, while Road Fund receipts rise 2.5 percent
State Budget Director John Chilton reported Monday that General Fund receipts fell 3.4 percent in January with revenues of $924.6…
Budget Director Chilton sends letter to legislators on critical budget items that need attention now
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers are in recess until Feb. 5, but State Budget Director John Chilton sent…
Budget Director Chilton reports slight decline in General Fund receipts in December revenues
State Budget Director John Chilton reported that General Fund receipts fell 0.8 percent in December with revenues of $1,131.1 million. December’s…
General fund, road receipts report for January; general fund up 8.2 %, road fund down 1.9 %
The Office of State Budget Director reported that January’s General Fund receipts grew 8.2 percent compared to January of last…
State agencies get 1.3 percent across-the-board spending cuts for rest of fiscal year
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Budget Director John Chilton has issued a 1.3 percent across-the-board spending reduction for all…
State receipts for October down 6 percent from year ago; sales tax growth exceeds 5% for second month
State Budget Director John Chilton reported that October’s General Fund receipts were $51 million less than what was collected last…
State General Fund receipts show 4.1 percent increase in September; growth is 2.9 percent for year
State Budget Director John Chilton reports that General Fund receipts rose 4.1 percent in September. Total revenues for the month…
State Budget Director warns of huge increases in employer contribution to pension system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Budget Director John E. Chilton warned there will be huge increases in employer contributions…
Bevin asks state agencies for 17 percent budget cuts to cover anticipated $200 million shortfall
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin on Friday asked most state agencies to cut their budgets by 17…
General Fund receipts for July increase to 3.1 percent, slightly behind revenue estimates
State Budget Director John Chilton said Thursday Kentucky’s General Fund receipts for July, the first month of Fiscal Year 2018…
Governor-Elect Bevin names John Chilton of Louisville State Budget Director
Governor-Elect Matt Bevin has announced the appointment of John E. Chilton, CPA-ABV, CVA as State Budget Director. Chilton brings decades…