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October 28, 2022
Spreading the word: More county clerks using direct mail to educate voters
Voters have more options for when, where and how they can cast ballot
October 21, 2022
More paramedics and EMTs needed across the state
Emergency medical services task force hears perspective of rural counties.
October 20, 2022
KACo testifies about revenue flexibility for counties
KACo Government Affairs Director Shellie Hampton was one of several presenters as advocates for additional local tax options testified before members of the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue this week in Frankfort.
October 19, 2022
Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers announce $24.4 million in funding for economic development projects in Eastern Kentucky
Projects are expected to retain or create more than 200 jobs, train 300 Kentuckians
October 05, 2022
Cybersecurity grant application now open to counties
Application deadline is Oct. 24, 2022.
October 03, 2022
County clerks making progress on e-recording mandate
Request made to extend online portal deadline by six months
September 30, 2022
Baird appointed Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fayette County
Baird's appointment is effective Oct. 1, 2022.
September 29, 2022
72 counties eligible for $13.2 million from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund
Treasury has launched the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund for all eligible recipients, including eligible Tribal governments and eligible revenue sharing counties.