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November 01, 2024
General Assembly races to watch on Election Day
Many state legislative seats are on the ballot
October 30, 2024
Winners announced for 2024 I Love My KY County Art Contest
Student artists will be recognized at KACo Conference
October 25, 2024
Engaging with security researchers: Embracing a ‘See something, say something’ culture
Organizations should view these incidents as opportunities to improve their security posture, showcase their response capabilities, and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
October 25, 2024
KACo, offices in Jefferson and Warren counties, win communications honors
KACo received Awards of Excellence for Public Outreach, e-Newsletter and Technical Writing.
October 24, 2024
Webster County benefitting from economic development pilot program
The EPA announced last May that Webster County, Kentucky, and the Hopi Tribe in Arizona would receive technical assistance through the Energy Communities Technical Assistance Pilot Program.
October 24, 2024
Trends in Kentucky’s jail population
Nearly half of inmates housed in county jails are state or federal inmates.
October 18, 2024
Kentucky Industrial Access and Safety Improvement (KIASI) Program application window open
Emailed applications must be received by Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at 4 p.m. EST
October 18, 2024
State receives $37.2 million federal grant to continue fighting addiction, save lives
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) reports that over the past six years, the federal funding has led to an unprecedented expansion in services addressing opioid and stimulant use at the community level.