May 10, 2021
New guidance from U.S. Treasury released on the use of American Rescue Plan Act funding
Today, the U.S. Department of Treasury released new guidance on the State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (Recovery Fund), part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
May 06, 2021
Nicholson to represent KACo on search warrant task force
Former Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) President David Nicholson has been chosen to serve on the Attorney General’s Search Warrant Task Force as KACo’s representative.
May 06, 2021
REAL ID: Next Level Driver Licensing
This page includes links to resources related to the KACo Leadership Institute course held on May 5, 2021 on REAL ID and the transition of drivers licensing in Kentucky from Kentucky’s Circuit Court Clerks.
May 03, 2021
Ask Rich: Honor FMLA federal rights
Rich Ornstein answers legal questions in County Line Magazine.
May 03, 2021
Multitasking behind the wheel is never a good idea
April serves as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and even though it's now May, there's never a bad time to put the spotlight on some important reminders that will improve everyone's chances to stay safer on Kentucky roads.
April 30, 2021
U.S. Dept. of Transportation announces $1 billion in grants for infrastructure funding
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has announced the availability of $1 billion in discretionary grant funding to modernize and create new American infrastructure. The deadline to submit an application is July 12, 2021.
April 30, 2021
GFOA publishes recommended guiding principles for spending American Rescue Plan dollars
In anticipation of millions of dollars in new federal funding flowing to states and local governments soon, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has released recommendations, urging caution.
April 29, 2021
Counties earn eligibility for federal aid after severe storms, floods
Transportation funds, sales tax relief for property owners in affected counties also announced Thursday.