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6/13/2018

County employee retirements up in 2018

The number of people entering retirement in the County Employees Retirement System (CERS) is up in 2018. An additional 504 employees retired in fiscal year 2018 – which ends this month – compared to 2017.
6/6/2018 LRC Public Information

Pension update shows some improvement

Assets in the Kentucky Retirement Systems have increased by $905 million so far this fiscal year with investment gains topping $1 billion year to date, officials told the state’s pension oversight board yesterday.
5/21/2018

By the Numbers: KY Primary Elections

By the Numbers: KY Primary Elections
4/27/2018

How CERS & KERS pensions will change

The Pension Reform Bill (SB151) is expected go into effect on July 1, 2018. Here are some changes in Kentucky's public pensions from SB 151.
4/27/2018

JUST IN: CERS employer contribution rates are released

These new employer contribution rates have just been released by KRS. These rates will factor into your county budgets, due May 1st to fiscal courts.
County employee retirements up in 2018
6/13/2018
County Election Results
6/6/2018
Pension update shows some improvement
6/6/2018
LRC Public Information
By the Numbers: KY Primary Elections
5/21/2018
Legislative Session In Review for Counties 2018
5/11/2018
How CERS & KERS pensions will change
4/27/2018
JUST IN: CERS employer contribution rates are released
4/27/2018
Campbell County Clerk sees rise in Independent voters approaching May primary
4/27/2018
My CN2, Pure Politics
by Don Weber
Bevin vetoes 5 bills, including 3 election-related ones
4/27/2018
Kentucky Today
by Tom Latek
Photo:Kentucky Today/Tom Latek
Bevin signs TVA in-lieu-of-tax bill
4/11/2018
Bevin signs pension reform bill
4/11/2018
My CN2
by Michon Lindstrom
What to know about the budget and tax bill vetos
4/9/2018
Courier-Journal
by Morgan Watkins
CERS employer contribution phase-in finally passes
4/3/2018
The Pension bill passed, so what's in it?
4/3/2018
Budget passes and heads to governor
4/3/2018
LRC
by Robert Weber
Tax reform bill passed House and Senate
4/3/2018
Lawmakers 'making progress' with Kentucky's spending plan
3/29/2018
Kentucky Today
by Tom Latek
Photo: Tom Latek/Kentucky Today
Workers' comp bill passes House and goes to governor
3/28/2018
Lawmakers squeeze in time to focus solely on budget work
3/28/2018
Kentucky Today
by Tom Latek
Photo:Tom Latek/Kentucky Today
Big win for TVA in-lieu-of-taxes bill
3/27/2018
Kentucky pension bill still on 'life support,' says sponsor
3/27/2018
Herald-Leader
by Daniel Desrochers
Committee eliminates funding for private prisons
3/27/2018
Kentucky Today
by Tom Latek
Photo:Tom Latek/Kentucky Today
Workers’ compensation system reform passes through Senate
3/23/2018
Bottom Line (KY Chamber of Commerce)
by Jacqueline Pitts
Combined House-Senate committee could begin meeting today
3/22/2018
Kentucky Today
by Tom Latek
Workers' Compensation bill passes out of committee
3/21/2018
Some Kentucky counties facing financial ruin
3/20/2018
HB 609 discussed in committee
3/20/2018
TVA in-lieu-of-taxes bill pushes toward finish line
3/20/2018
Body camera bill moves to Senate
3/13/2018
LRC
Robert Weber
Bill brings hope to Kentucky roads and bridges
3/12/2018
What's next for the Pension Reform Bill?
3/12/2018
Bill to amp up pharmacists’ role in opioid fight goes to Senate
3/9/2018
LRC Public Information
Robert Weber
Budget bill now in hands of the Senate
3/5/2018
Six takeaways from the new House budget and how it differs from Gov. Bevin's proposal
3/1/2018
Louisville Courier-Journal
by Morgan Watkins
Top 10 changes to your pension
2/27/2018
Making Tennessee sweat
2/27/2018
Glasgow Daily Times
by Matt Tackett
Photo:visitbgky.com
Terrorism bill approved by House panel
2/21/2018
LRC
by Robert Weber
Senators look to curb sales of stolen items
2/21/2018
by Robert Weber
Workers' Comp Reform bill passes House vote
2/21/2018
County jailers, state medical examiners make case for funding restoration
2/21/2018
Kentucky Today
by Tom Latek
Photo:Tom Latek
Workers' Compensation Reform bill includes benefits to workers and employers
2/20/2018
ACTION ALERT: Critical time for TVA in-lieu-of-tax bill
2/20/2018
What happened this week at the Capitol
2/16/2018
Workers' Compensation Reform bill includes benefits to workers and employers
2/16/2018
Workers’ comp reform bill heads to House floor
2/15/2018
LRC
Robert Weber
Photo:LRC Public Information
Senate passes bill directing money to jail security
2/14/2018
by LRC
Senate committee moves alcohol-licensing bill
2/13/2018
LRC
by Robert Weber
Photo:LRC Public Information
TVA bill could bring money to county
2/9/2018
Kentucky New Era
by Tonya S. Grace
Jailers testify regarding budget cuts
2/6/2018
Significant Cuts Proposed for PVA Offices Will Harm Property Tax Revenues Statewide
2/2/2018
KY Center for Economic Policy
by Pam Thomas
Legislators make a case for expanded gaming
2/1/2018
Teachers running for office rally at state Capitol
2/1/2018
88.9 weku
by Ryland Barton
Bill relieves battered spouses of abuser’s legal fees
2/1/2018
LRC
Robert Weber
Photo:LRC Public Information
Ballot breakdown for Kentucky state offices
1/31/2018
Bicycle helmet requirement approved by House committee
1/30/2018
LRC
by Robert Weber
Today is Kentucky's deadline to file for political office
1/30/2018
Medical marijuana resolution clears House hurdle
1/25/2018
LRC
Robert Weber
Bill would restrict naming state buildings, roads after politicians
1/24/2018
LRC News
Robert Weber
Photo:LRC Public Information
Senate panel moves bill to let some prisoners drive
1/24/2018
LRC News
Robert Weber
Photo:LRC Public Information
UPDATE: Marsy’s Law passes the House
1/24/2018
Photo:@MarsysLaw4KY
Opening private prisons could squeeze budgets of local jails
1/24/2018
The Eagle Post
Tonya S. Grace
Bill would allow counties more money from their investments
1/24/2018
LRC
Photo:LRC Public Information
KACo supports TVA in-lieu-of-tax bills
1/19/2018
KACo Legislative Luncheon
1/18/2018
Bill addressing opioid crisis goes to House
1/18/2018
LRC
Robert Weber
Bill bans copies of child porn for defense
1/18/2018
Kentucky Today
Photo:LRC Public Information
2018 Governor’s State of the Commonwealth & Budget Address
1/18/2018
KET
By John Gregory
GOP Senator Offers Bill To Legalize Marijuana In Kentucky
1/18/2018
Lex18
Bill would give fiscal courts more power over taxes
1/18/2018
Photo:LRC Public Information
Sheriffs support more jail time for attempted murder of officers
1/18/2018
Bill would give local governments more revenue options
1/17/2018
Pawnbrokers Bill passes Ky House
1/17/2018
Photo:LRC Public Information
Jails will benefit from passing of House Bill 92
1/10/2018
KY Sheriffs Get Initial Approval for Pawnbrokers Bill
1/9/2018
State Senate and House not in session Friday due to weather
1/9/2018
Election bill passes senate, could save counties millions
1/9/2018
Survivors Council issues recommendations, including new minimum age for marriage
1/9/2018
My CN2
Nick Storm
Kentucky’s unlikely acting speaker followed path of hard work, disappointments
1/9/2018
Courier Journal
Scott Jennings, Columnist

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