From the Legislative Research Commission The Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue is keeping a close eye on Kentucky’s economy as the state heals from the economic issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During Wednesday’s meeting, the legislative panel heard from Michael Clark, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, on the […]
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Lawmakers Hear Update on Ky. Labor Force, Inflation
From the Legislative Research Commission The Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue is keeping a close eye on Kentucky’s economy as the state heals from the economic issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During Wednesday’s meeting, the legislative panel heard from Michael Clark, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, on the […]
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Lawmakers Hear Update on Ky. Labor Force, Inflation
From the Legislative Research Commission The Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue is keeping a close eye on Kentucky’s economy as the state heals from the economic issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During Wednesday’s meeting, the legislative panel heard from Michael Clark, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, on the […]
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Local Superintendents Advisory Council OKs Regulation on Quarantine Leave
From the Kentucky Department of Education The Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) on Tuesday approved an emergency regulation related to paid leave for district employees who are quarantined due to COVID-19. “Our goal remains, as it always has, to mitigate with safety measures where we can,” said Robin Kinney, associate commissioner in the Kentucky Department of Education’s […]
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Local Superintendents Advisory Council OKs Regulation on Quarantine Leave
From the Kentucky Department of Education The Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) on Tuesday approved an emergency regulation related to paid leave for district employees who are quarantined due to COVID-19. “Our goal remains, as it always has, to mitigate with safety measures where we can,” said Robin Kinney, associate commissioner in the Kentucky Department of Education’s […]
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Lawmakers Briefed on Banking in the Pandemic
From the Legislative Research Commission Nearly $8 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans originated in Kentucky to help businesses across the state survive the pandemic, according to information provided to a legislative panel Wednesday. “As you can see, the financial services industry was really integral in administering this program and getting this relief […]
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Lawmakers Briefed on Banking in the Pandemic
From the Legislative Research Commission Nearly $8 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans originated in Kentucky to help businesses across the state survive the pandemic, according to information provided to a legislative panel Wednesday. “As you can see, the financial services industry was really integral in administering this program and getting this relief […]
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Overdose Deaths Increase by 49% in Ky.; NKY’s Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate High
Kentucky saw an increase of 49% in drug overdose deaths in 2020 compared to 2019, the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and Office of Drug Control Policy announced Tuesday. The state, with 1,964 overdose deaths, follows a national trend. The U.S. saw more than 93,000 overdose deaths in 2020, the highest number ever recorded […]
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Overdose Deaths Increase by 49% in Ky.; NKY’s Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate High
Kentucky saw an increase of 49% in drug overdose deaths in 2020 compared to 2019, the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and Office of Drug Control Policy announced Tuesday. The state, with 1,964 overdose deaths, follows a national trend. The U.S. saw more than 93,000 overdose deaths in 2020, the highest number ever recorded […]
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Overdose Deaths Increase by 49% in Ky.; NKY’s Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate High
Kentucky saw an increase of 49% in drug overdose deaths in 2020 compared to 2019, the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and Office of Drug Control Policy announced Tuesday. The state, with 1,964 overdose deaths, follows a national trend. The U.S. saw more than 93,000 overdose deaths in 2020, the highest number ever recorded […]
