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Welcome to the official website of the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo)

Since its creation in 1974, KACo has been representing the needs of county government in legislative matters and offering a variety of services to promote the progress of county government.

KACo serves all 120 counties of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. As a service organization, KACo is dedicated to providing assistance to its members and political subdivisions to improve county government.

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05/17/2013
Marcheta Sparrow will retire May 31 as Secretary of Tourism, Arts and Heritage
New cabinet secretary to be named soon.
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05/08/2013
Asphalt rehab projects awarded for 45 counties across Kentucky
Rehabilitation projects total more than $64 million.
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05/07/2013
Apply for a National County Government Month award
Recognizes counties that sponsor outstanding outreach programs about county government during April.
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05/06/2013
Open Burning Restricted in Some Counties
Ozone season begun; open burning restricted in Boone, Boyd, Bullitt, Campbell, Jefferson, Kenton, Lawrence and Oldham counties to protect air quality.
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05/06/2013
Tourism Economic Impact in Kentucky More Than $12.2 Billion in 2012
Shows an increase of 4.4 percent since previous year.
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04/30/2013
May is ‘Building Safety Month in Kentucky’
Awareness campaign helps families, businesses.
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04/29/2013
Jobless rates up in 60 counties from March 2012 to March 2013
Woodford County recorded lowest jobless rate in Commonwealth at 6.1 percent.
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04/26/2013
May is Older Americans Month
Unleash the Power of Age!
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04/25/2013
Legislation Enacted to Create Tax Credit for Farmer Donations to Food Banks
Beginning in 2014, farmers donating products to food banks will be eligible to receive a credit against their state tax liability equal to 10 percent of the value of donated goods.
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04/24/2013
Toyota to Build Lexus ES 350 in Kentucky
Georgetown plant to house first-ever production of Lexus in U.S., creating 750 jobs.
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04/24/2013
Rep. Carl Rollins appointed to KHEAA
Govenor will call for special election June 25 to fill 56th District House seat.
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04/24/2013
Governor’s Safety and Health Conference May 7-10
Registration now open for event in Louisville.
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03/21/2013
2013 National County Health Rankings Released
Oldham County has the healthiest residents in Commonwealth.
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03/04/2013
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate dropped significantly to 8.2 percent in 2012 from 9.5 percent in 2011
U.S. annual unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent in 2012 from 8.9 percent in 2011.
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