Kentucky’s consumer data privacy laws were highlighted during a June 3 congressional hearing as models for federal legislation, with testimony from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce CEO recognizing Representative Josh Branscum’s leadership on HB 15 and HB 692, which protect consumer data and smart TV privacy.

Declining Enrollment, Reduced Seek Funding Challenging Perry Schools By: Justin Begley Source: Hazard Herald The post Declining Enrollment, Reduced Seek Funding Challenging Perry Schools appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

Projected Seek Reductions Will Affect Local School Districts By: Tony Fyffe Source: The Paintsville Herald The post Projected Seek Reductions Will Affect Local School Districts appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

Williams: Floyd Schools’ State Funding Expected to Be Down, but Not as Low as Predicted By: Devin Kidd Source: Floyd County Chronicle The post Williams: Floyd Schools’ State Funding Expected to Be Down, but Not as Low as Predicted appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

How Bad Is Food Insecurity in Kentucky? New Study Shows Changes in Last Decade By: Bradlee Reed-Whalen Source: Lexington Herald-Leader The post How Bad Is Food Insecurity in Kentucky? New Study Shows Changes in Last Decade appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

Kentucky freshman Kemarah Howard won the SEC Women’s Freshman Field Athlete of the Year award after sweeping conference high jump titles indoors and outdoors in 2026.

KY Judicial Branch to Lay off 170 Employees Due to Anticipated Budget Deficit By: Hannah Pinski and Piper Hansen Source: Lexington Herald-Leader The post KY Judicial Branch to Lay off 170 Employees Due to Anticipated Budget Deficit appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

The Pentagon changed course Monday after its removal of dozens of religious denominations from a list of recognized faiths

More than 40 University of Kentucky baseball alumni are currently competing in professional baseball in 2026, including Major League Baseball players and coaches like Collin Cowgill and Taylor Rogers.

The Kentucky Board of Education is accepting nominations through July 6 for the Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership, which recognizes businesses and business leaders who partner with schools to improve student achievement.