April 20, 2020
Gov. Beshear Outlines 7 Benchmarks to Reopen Commonwealth’s Economy
Gov. Andy Beshear releases plans for how and when to reopen the economy.
April 20, 2020
CALL TO ACTION: Make sure Kentucky Counties are included in the next federal funding package
Urgent call to action – please contact your congressional delegation now to urge support for direct assistance to counties.
April 20, 2020
Kentucky jail population drops during COVID-19
Jail populations have declined by 26 percent over the last month.
April 16, 2020
New COVID-19 response policy for jails
The purpose of this policy is to outline considerations with respect to jail operations during this ongoing state of emergency.
April 10, 2020
New resource for local officials facing tough fiscal challenges
The Government Finance Officers Association has launched the Fiscal First Aid Resource Center for local public officials.
April 09, 2020
Additional $600 unemployment benefit payments start rolling out tonight
The payments are part of federal legislation passed in March.
April 09, 2020
Model projects when states will reach peak
Model project peak rates for states and nations.
April 08, 2020
NACo launches effort to make counties eligible for paid leave payroll tax credits
The National Association of Counties has launched an initiative to develop legislation that would make state and local governments eligible for emergency paid leave payroll tax credits.
