State Budget
Louisville Blue Ribbon Tax Refom Public Input Meeting
Kentuckians are worth the investments for good jobs, clean air and water, quality educations, and healthy, vibrant communities. This Kentucky is possible, but we need to reform our state taxes.
House budget falls about 30% short of what Kentuckians deserve
Kentuckians deserve a good quality of life, with good jobs, access to quality educations, vibrant communities, and healthy families. We can create this Kentucky together, but we need adequate revenue to invest in schools, community health, safeguards for our water and air, and higher ed.
Inadequate Tax System Has Big Role in Austere Budget
While the still-weak economy and the end of federal recovery-related assistance are important factors in the tight budget now being considered in Frankfort, long-term structural problems with Kentucky’s tax system also play a big role.
Budget Would Further Reduce College Affordability
The barriers to affordable higher education – especially for low-income Kentuckians – will continue to grow under a budget that cuts funding to postsecondary institutions and limits need-based financial aid.
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