Lexington Times faces cyberattack after publishing ‘Park Tax’ donor list
Earlier this week, The Lexington Times faced a significant cyberattack shortly after we published an article disclosing the list of wealthy donors supporting the “Vote Yes for Parks” ballot...
Federal Investments Are Funding Improvements and Creating Jobs in Nearly All Kentucky Counties
Republished from Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Two recent federal industrial policies, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), have led to significant investments in...
New FBI Data Shows No Evidence of a Violent Crime Wave in Kentucky
Republished from Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Recently-released FBI crime data for 2023 shows a slight increase in total violent crime in Kentucky compared to 2022, but a closer...
Don’t Let the Wealthy Hijack Lexington’s Future: Vote NO on the Parks Tax this November
Make no mistake: the proposed Park Tax on Lexington’s ballot this November, called the “Parks Funding Ballot Initiative” by its supporters, is not about improving parks for everyone. It’s...
States With Private School Vouchers Have Lower Teacher Pay
Republished from Kentucky Center for Economic Policy If Amendment 2 passes on the ballot this November, it will allow politicians to divert public dollars to private schools. Recent experience...
Kentucky river writers
North of Center Also, big congrats to long-time Kentucky River writer Wes Houp, recent winner of the James Baker Hall Book Award for emerging writers My introduction to Kentucky...
For the Same Cost as Vouchers, Kentucky Could Meaningfully Reinvest in Public Education
Republished from Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Amendment 2 on the ballot in November would open the door wide for private school voucher programs in Kentucky. On the low...
Affordable Care Act Has Helped Make Insurance Affordable for a Decade, but Will Get More Expensive if Congress Doesn’t Act
Republished from Kentucky Center for Economic Policy The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created several new opportunities for health coverage in Kentucky that began in 2014, including a marketplace where...
The State of Working Kentucky 2024
Republished from Kentucky Center for Economic Policy The state of working Kentucky in 2024 includes good news on jobs but within the context of longstanding economic challenges and persistent...
Every Year Kentucky Intercepts Millions in Child Support Payments Owed to Low-Income Kids and Sends Most to Washington D.C.
Republished from Kentucky Center for Economic Policy The state’s basic cash assistance program, the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP), provides critical support for families with young children to meet...