June 29, 2023
$74 million going back to coal-producing communities, marking 10-year high in coal severance funds to counties
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that in Fiscal Year 2023, Kentucky’s coal-producing communities will receive more than $74 million in coal severance tax funds, which marks the most money allocated to these communities in 10 years.
June 27, 2023
U.S. Department of the Interior announces PILT payments to counties for 2023
On June 15, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that $578.8 million will be distributed to counties in 2023 through the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program. Kentucky will receive $3,211,609 in FY 2023.
June 26, 2023
State secures $1.1 billion federal grant to deliver high-speed internet
Funds support new infrastructure, more jobs, booming economy
June 26, 2023
New state laws take effect this week
New laws related to child abuse, drugs, gambling, mental health, gender services, education and dozens of other topics are set to take effect on Thursday after receiving a nod from the Kentucky General Assembly earlier this year.
June 22, 2023
Spay and neuter grants available to county governments
Applications are due by July 15.
June 16, 2023
Wheeler discusses annexation with county officials
State senator from Pike County is member of annexation task force
June 16, 2023
RFP for Kentucky’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program
Proposals are due by August 24, 2023.
June 15, 2023
Quarterly opioid settlement certification forms due June 30
Counties receiving opioid settlement funds must submit a certification form to the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission quarterly.
