Kentucky Center for Economic Policy report makes case for paid parental leave for state employees
As public and private employers across Kentucky increasingly offer paid parental leave, tens of thousands of Kentucky state workers are…
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New FBI data show no evidence of violent crime wave across the Commonwealth
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service New federal data show aggravated assaults are up in Kentucky by 7.2%, but other…
Northern Kentucky Superintendents warn voters about harms of passing Amendment 2
Several Kentucky public school superintendents and other public education leaders came together in Erlanger Tuesday off school grounds and on…
Opinion – Kristy Collins: A ‘NO’ vote on Amendment 2 protects public schools; facts voters need to know
As a proud public school graduate — and an even prouder public school teacher — I have seen firsthand the…
KCEP’s State of Working Kentucky report indicates positive economic outlook from labors’ point of view
Federal investments have spurred a rapid recovery from the COVID-19 recession in Kentucky, and rules for spending that money combined…
As Kentucky’s child care crisis worsens, advocates highlight career pathways in effort to fill critical gaps
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The shrinking supply of childcare workers continues to impact Kentucky, and advocates say helping…
Advocates say Kentucky’s billions in rainy-day funds should be used to benefit its communities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service In less than a month, lawmakers will convene for the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly….
Jason Bailey: Regressive Kentucky laws are bringing back the bad old days for the Commonwealth
Addressing the long list of pressing modern challenges facing Kentucky requires a unified effort from all of us. How will…
Many Kentuckians are under crippling financial stress due to high student loan debt
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentuckians collectively owe more than $20 million in student loan debt, and a new…
Jason Bailey: General Assembly’s proposed ‘shift and shaft’ tax policy no way for Kentucky to prosper
Indications are the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly will consider major changes to the state’s tax system. While big proposals are…
Ashley Spaulding: Student debt relief still badly needed as college year begins in Kentucky
As another college year begins amidst a resurging pandemic, new Census data show those struggling the most with student debt…
Inequality between rich and poor Kentucky school districts grows amid COVID costs, revenue losses
By Anna Baumann Kentucky Center for Economic Policy As schools across the commonwealth face unprecedented new costs and challenges from…
Letter to the Editor: Kentucky groups stand against attack on immigrant families
To the Editor: A radical and punishing rule change proposed by the President’s administration would harm immigrant families in Kentucky…
New school year may mean tough choices for districts learning to operate with fewer dollars
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service The school day might look a little different for Kentucky kids this year, as…
Jason Bailey: Time for sensible approach to paying pensions in Kentucky with total transparency
The long pension saga of the last year gave rise to the largest mobilization of Kentuckians to the Capitol the…
Letter to Editor: Jason Bailey says tax plan is big giveaway to wealthy that will harm KY families
The tax plan passed by Congress is nothing more than a massive handout to major corporations and the ultra wealthy…
Many bills passed during 2017 legislative session will have significant impact on state budget
By Pam Thomas Special to NKyTribune The just concluded 2017 legislative session was not a budget session. However, the General…
Commentary: House plan unwinds coverage gains, makes harmful changes to Medicaid program
By Dustin Pugel Special to NKyTribune By several measures, Kentucky has been the nation’s biggest winner from the Affordable Care…
Commentary: Plan to cut taxes at top, increase revenue both misguided and dangerous
By Anna Baumann Special to NKyTribune The details of the Governor Bevin’s closed-door study on tax reform are unknown, but…
Commentary: College students face new barriers, challenges related to rising costs of higher education
By Ashley Spalding Special to NKyTribune Kentucky college students face barriers and challenges as they begin a new academic year,…
Report: Kentucky has 30 alternative ‘Revenue Options that Strengthen the Commonwealth’
Kentucky has good options to fairly generate new revenue and put an end to year after year of deep cuts…