Source: KY Center for Economic Policy

How Kentucky’s Rainy Day Fund Showered Nearly $2b on Towns, Counties By: McKenna Horsely Source: Kentucky Lantern The post How Kentucky’s Rainy Day Fund Showered Nearly $2b on Towns, Counties appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

Kentucky Medicaid Cuts Leave Providers, Families Scrambling By: Eran Hami Source: Spectrum News 1 The post Kentucky Medicaid Cuts Leave Providers, Families Scrambling appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

Work Eligibility Restrictions Cut Kentucky Snap Benefits for 11k Children, Analysts Say By: Corey Elam Source: Fox 56 News The post Work Eligibility Restrictions Cut Kentucky Snap Benefits for 11k Children, Analysts Say appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

Food Stamp Work Rules Don’t Increase Employment, Researchers Say By: Taylor Sisk Source: Daily Yonder The post Food Stamp Work Rules Don’t Increase Employment, Researchers Say appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

The University of Kentucky has approved a record $9.6 billion budget for 2026-27, its largest ever, driven primarily by healthcare expansion and investments in student support and workforce growth.

LOUISVILLE — Jefferson County Clerk David Yates says “a clerical error by a former employee” prevented eight voters from casting a ballot in the 44th House District during Kentucky’s May primary.  In that race, incumbent Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton, D-Shively, lost by five votes to Democratic challenger Kenya Wade. No recanvass was requested.  Yates wrote…

Residents debated a viral video of a church vacation Bible school performance that included simulated executions, discussed their views on retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, clashed over how to address homelessness and social media mockery, and swapped warnings about a suspected parking lot scam.

Blue Grass Airport completed a parking expansion adding 815 spaces as part of its $500 million Future LEX development program, responding to record passenger growth that exceeded 1.6 million travelers in 2025.

Fayette County Public Schools is hiring substitute bus drivers and bus monitors for the 2026-27 school year, with interviews scheduled for July 7 at the John D. Price Administration Building. Selected candidates will receive paid training starting July 27.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is opening a $3 million grant program for nonprofit organizations addressing opioid use disorder and overdose prevention in Fayette County, with proposals due after July 2.