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More cuts to education because of lack of revenue, leadership.

August 5, 2008 at 08:00pm

A recent article in the Herald-Leader asks, "Is college no longer affordable?"

For more and more students, the answer is no, it isn't. 

Budget Cuts Affecting Access to Higher Education

July 8, 2008 at 08:00pm

A few articles of note

A Courier-Journal article about the possible closing of the local GED testing center

at JCTC due to budget cuts.  Here's an excerpt:

Budget cuts prevent environmental agencies from enforcing the law

June 12, 2008 at 08:00pm

We received a note today from John Cleveland, a long-time KFTC member who lives in Letcher County. His story is yet another example of how state budget cuts are making it impossible for public agencies to fulfill their mission of protecting public health and the environment.

In the News: calls for a budget that works for Kentucky

June 3, 2008 at 08:00pm

A Letter to the Editor and an article worth noting, both underscoring the irresponsibility of the current budget.  Below is a member's call for tax reform that offers access to higher ed, and an article that shows how chronic underfunding of the Cabinent of Health and Family Services has compromised our ability to protect some of the state's most vulnerable. 

KFTC Members Speak Out Against Irresponsible and Inadequate Budget

April 3, 2008 at 08:00pm

KFTC members are speaking out against the budget that passed through the Senate and the House, and that now goes to the governor for approval or a veto (or line-item veto).

Two bills need a push to get out of the House

March 17, 2008 at 08:00pm

Two bills that are important to KFTC members and all Kentuckians continue to linger on the House floor despite receiving committee approval weeks ago. House leaders are not calling these bills for a vote even though both enjoy broad support.

House Passes Revenue Package, Some Funding Cuts Restored

March 12, 2008 at 08:00pm

A much altered HB 262 was passed in the House yesterday to raise revenue for the House budget proposal, which also passed the House yesterday. 

HB 566 passes through committee

February 28, 2008 at 07:00pm

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