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Why were peaceful protesters barred from Kentucky Capitol?

Jun 14, 2018 at 09:07 am by admin

June 05, 2018 12:35 PM On Monday, June 4, 2018, Kentucky State Police were instructed to bar entrance to the state Capitol to a peaceful gathering of local clergy, people seek.... Read More

New Analysis Shows Kentucky's Tax Plan is a Millionaire Tax Cut

Apr 05, 2018 at 01:29 pm by admin

A new analysis from the Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) shows that the General Assembly's new tax plan, HB 366, is a huge tax cut for the wealthiest Kentucki.... Read More

Is There No Shame in Trump-Carson-Bevin World?

Jan 25, 2018 at 04:15 pm by admin

Today was a breakthrough day for the poor of Kentucky (wink, wink). Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, Ben Carson (R ) joined with Kentucky's Governor, Matt Bevin.... Read More

White House announces millions for Appalachian coal counties

Aug 26, 2016 at 06:35 pm by admin

Fact Sheet: Administration Announces New Economic and Workforce Development Resources for Coal Communities through POWER Initiative As part of President Obama's ongoing effort.... Read More

Task force begins discussion on combating hunger in Kentucky

Jun 03, 2016 at 10:40 am by admin

Panel includes leaders in agriculture, government, business, charities, faith groups SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (June 2, 2016) -- The Kentucky Hunger Task Force began its search for inn.... Read More

Sen. Paul pushes Economic Freedom Zones

Apr 20, 2016 at 03:52 pm by admin

Sen. Rand Paul filed an amendment to H. R. 2028 the Energy Policy Modernization Act. The amendment would create "economic freedom zones" from some government regulations and.... Read More

No Matter Who Won: Dark Road Ahead for the Poor of Kentucky

Jan 13, 2016 at 02:03 pm by admin

Modern Kentucky gubernatorial elections are becoming exercises in frustration. Kentucky voters have sought political reform and change from most modern governors. At the end o.... Read More

Tipping Point: Mapping Predicted Population Changes - 2010 - 2030

Sep 29, 2015 at 01:10 pm by admin

Back in July, when no one was looking, a US Census study charting population changes using census numbers for 2000 and 2010 then extrapolating out through the year 2050 was re.... Read More

Berea College and Knox County to be part of demo project

Sep 28, 2015 at 03:15 pm by admin

FACT SHEET: 10 Communities Named Rural IMPACT Demonstration Sites The Administration launches a national demonstration project to combat rural child poverty by forming a learn.... Read More

Whitfield and KY GOP delegation vote to cut food subsidies to 400,000 Kentuckians

Sep 20, 2013 at 10:40 am by admin

  September 19, 2013 - The US House of Representatives voted today to cut over thirty nine million dollars from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (.... Read More