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August 01, 2025
Housing task force hears suggestions for 2026 session
Housing crisis keeps task force at work for another interim
August 01, 2025
Advisory committees can assist fiscal courts with opioid settlement spending recommendations
Committees can help counties make informed, strategic and transparent decisions
July 31, 2025
Interim Joint Committee on Local Government hears testimony on issues facing counties
Testimony focused on local land use regulations and permitting processes.
July 25, 2025
Webinar recap: Opioid settlement fund reporting portal
Counties are required to submit an annual report via a new online system.
July 24, 2025
The state of county bridges in Kentucky 2025
As of 2025, nine percent of Kentucky’s county bridges are in poor condition.
July 23, 2025
Federal public assistance approved for counties affected by spring severe weather
Public Assistance designated for 64 counties from April floods and 36 counties affected by May tornadoes.
July 21, 2025
Counties in the news
The latest stories and information from across the Commonwealth
July 17, 2025
Eighteen Kentucky officials join largest convening of county leaders
National Association of Counties annual conference held July 11-14