July 07, 2023
More than $6.2 million will benefit Harlan County
Awards support cleaner water, tourism, law enforcement and more
July 05, 2023
Attorneys provide overview of Kentucky's annexation laws
Lawmakers hold first meeting of annexation task force
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
