March 19, 2026
Senate budget increases jail funding, heads to conference committee
Negotiations set to begin between legislative chambers
February 17, 2026
Counties 101: Regional jail authorities
An overview of Kentucky’s multi-county jail governance model
February 13, 2026
County officials make push for priority jail bill during County Day at the Capitol
Highlights from Week 6 of the legislative session
February 06, 2026
County leaders urged to engage legislators on HB 557
Comprehensive jail proposal is supported by KCJEA, KMCA and Jailers Association
February 06, 2026
HB 557 seeks to rebalance state-county responsibility for jails
Rep. Michael Meredith discusses key points of proposal
November 21, 2025
KACo presents major jail proposal for 2026 legislative session
Counties push for new approach to funding model as jail costs reach a crisis point
November 06, 2025
County jails in Kentucky – 2025 overview
Understanding the role, responsibilities and current landscape of county jails
February 07, 2025
County 101: Understanding closed jail counties
Around one-third of Kentucky counties do not operate a jail.
