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August 21, 2023
KACo Leadership Institute: Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery for County Elected Officials
Join us on Oct. 3 or Oct. 4 for this free class.
August 17, 2023
FCC releases broadband funding map
The Office of Economics and Analytics, in conjunction with the Wireline Competition Bureau, announces the release of the Broadband Funding Map.
August 16, 2023
2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program application now open
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) has announced details about the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) 2023.
August 15, 2023
Governor announces funding to benefit Menifee County
Funding supports water infrastructure, economic development, roads, tourism, safe household hazardous waste disposal and a regional kitchen expansion
August 15, 2023
2023 KACo Insurance Grant application now open!
The Kentucky Association of Counties is proud to offer an opportunity once again to members of our Workers Compensation Fund and All Lines Fund to apply for grants to help reduce losses in connection with these two insurance funds.
August 11, 2023
Second round of LATCF payments available for revenue sharing counties
Treasury has opened the portal for eligible counties to certify for their second tranche of Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds (LATCF) payments.
August 04, 2023
Safe at Home initiative adds protections to public records for abuse victims
With some exemptions, counties now must accept a designated substitute address in place of an address that would be taken from registered people in the course of official business.
August 03, 2023
County Unemployment Rates: June 2023
In June 2023, Kentucky county unemployment rates ranged from a low of 3.5% in Woodford, Spencer and Carroll counties to a high of 9.7% in Magoffin County, 9.4% in Elliott and 9.1% in Martin (not seasonally adjusted).