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Governor proposals options for revenue crisis; forums planned

December 11, 2008 at 07:00pm
Rowan County

This week Governor Steve Beshear released his proposals for dealing with the state's latest revenue crisis: a mix of further cuts to state programs and services, a 70-cent cigarette tax increase, a three-day furlough for state workers, and taking money from the rainy day fund and restricted funds.

State revenue shortfall grows to $454 million

December 1, 2008 at 07:00pm

What was a $200 million projected shortfall a couple of weeks ago has now swollen to $454 million, and the governor has asked state agencies, schools, and programs to outline how they'd manage 4% cuts.  According to news reports, the refrain from the governor's office is that, when it comes to what and who would be impacted by the cuts, "nothing is off the table."

Madison Chapter Meeting Pictures

November 24, 2008 at 07:00pm
Madison County

Here are some pictures from last night's Madison County Chapter meeting in Berea.  Twenty KFTC members gathered to discuss economic justice work, landlord-tenet relations, lobbying in Frankfort in the coming year, the tail end of our the fall fundraising campaign, and more. 

State energy plan proposal: a sustainable future or more dirty old power?

November 19, 2008 at 07:00pm

Today Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear released a proposed State Energy Plan that KFTC members hope will be the start of a transitioning from old dirty power to a clean and sustainable energy future.

Economy Top Issue in Kentucky

October 23, 2008 at 08:00pm





State revenue down. More cuts possible. Senate *still* balks at reforms.

October 13, 2008 at 08:00pm

From the Courier-Journal:

The Financial Crisis - another look

October 13, 2008 at 08:00pm

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