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August 24, 2023
County unemployment rates: July 2023
Unemployment rates rose in 98 counties between July 2022 and July 2023, fell in 17, and stayed the same in five counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.
August 23, 2023
KACo launches I Love My KY County Art Contest
Students are invited to submit their original art and let us know why you love your Kentucky county! Deadline: Oct. 13, 2023.
August 22, 2023
With extreme heat conditions this week, outside workers should be on alert
Indoors, workers should be allowed to rest in a cool or air-conditioned area away from heat sources such as ovens and furnaces.
August 21, 2023
NCSL releases report on AI regulation in states
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has released a new report, “Approaches to Regulating Artificial Intelligence: A Primer".
August 21, 2023
KACo Leadership Institute: Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery for County Elected Officials
Join us on Oct. 3 or Oct. 4 for this free class.
August 17, 2023
FCC releases broadband funding map
The Office of Economics and Analytics, in conjunction with the Wireline Competition Bureau, announces the release of the Broadband Funding Map.
August 16, 2023
2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program application now open
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) has announced details about the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) 2023.
August 15, 2023
Governor announces funding to benefit Menifee County
Funding supports water infrastructure, economic development, roads, tourism, safe household hazardous waste disposal and a regional kitchen expansion
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