March 04, 2021
HB 320 heads to the Senate, provides $250 million in funding for broadband (1)
HB 320, sponsored by Rep. Brandon Reed and co-sponsored by Rep. Jason Petrie, sets aside $250 million in funding to provide broadband access to unserved and underserved areas in Kentucky and allows electric coops to deploy broadband services.
March 04, 2021
Legislative issues advance, big boost to broadband funding proposed
Wednesday marked the 22nd legislative day and the short, 30-day session is wrapping up. Despite the limited number of work days remaining and legislation moving quickly, bills focused on county legislative priorities are on the move.
March 03, 2021
Ask Rich: Incentive programs – permissible ways to reward your employees for exceptional service
Rich Ornstein answers legal questions in County Line Magazine.
March 03, 2021
Beshear appoints KACo representative, two others to CERS Board of Trustees
During his decades of work, Hackbart’s research has focused on managing public finances including debt management, public pension funds, popular financial reporting and state government structural budget issues.
March 02, 2021
Restaurants, others may increase to 60 percent capacity
Gov. Beshear said he intends to increase child care capacity to regular group size on March 15 if positive trends continue.
March 01, 2021
Division of Waste Management calls for grant applications
Deadline is April 1, 2021 for recycling, composting, and household hazardous waste grants.
March 01, 2021
House passes American Rescue Plan Act: $1.9 trillion COVID relief package
Read NACo’s analysis of the American Rescue Plan Act and see county-level funding estimates.
