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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.

News Articles

01/27/2012
General Assembly: This Week in Frankfort, Jan. 27
Legislative committees started bills on the long road to becoming law.
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01/27/2012
Travel Advisory For Lake Barkley and Kenlake State Resort Parks
Bridge struck Jan. 26 by a cargo ship, destroying a main truss. Alternative routes available.
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01/26/2012
Deadline fo nominations for 2012 Earth Day Awards is Jan. 31
Awards presented to individuals and entities that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to Kentucky’s environment.
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01/26/2012
Jobless rates down in 114 counties from December 2010 to December 2011
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 6.1 percent.
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01/25/2012
Candidate Filing Deadline is Jan. 31, 2012
U.S. President, U.S. and Kentucky representatives and senators in odd number district seats among races.
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01/19/2012
Governor describes 2012-2018 Kentucky Highway Plan
Provides six-year blueprint for vital improvements, additions to road and bridge system.
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01/17/2012
KRWA Management Conference Feb 22-23
Kentucky's Best Tasting Water contest open to all rural water members.
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01/10/2012
Healthy Counties, Healthy Families’ theme for National County Government Month
Start planning now for April.
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01/10/2012
Teacher evaluation bill clears House Education panel
HB 40 would create a 'one size fits all' system of teacher evaluation.
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12/28/2011
Division of Waste Management Calls for Grant Applications
Deadline April 2 for recycling, household hazardous waste; priority given to applicants for regional projects.
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12/28/2011
Governor Orders Thorough Review of Proposal to Add University of Pikeville to State System
Governor’s Office will issue a request for proposals to hire a consultant to conduct the study.
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12/22/2011
Nominations sought for 2012 Earth Day Awards
Annual awards presented to individuals, entities demonstrating outstanding commitment to Kentucky’s environment.
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12/21/2011
Applications accepted for Recreational Trails Program, Land and Water Conservation Fund
Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 funding cycle.
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12/09/2011
HB 463 shows early progress, lawmakers told
Early indicators show that overhaul of state penal code is keeping hundreds of low- to moderate-risk offenders out of county jails through pretrial or conditional release programs.
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12/05/2011
FEMA/KYEM Applicant Agent training to be held Feb. 6-10
Information essential to everyone who participates in preparation for, response to, and recovery from disaster events.
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12/01/2011
Applications being accepted for Crumb Rubber Grants
$300,000 available for projects during grant cycle; application deadline Jan. 31, 2012.
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11/21/2011
KACo announces $2 million dividend to member counties
All members of Workers Compensation Fund in the 2006-2007 policy year are eligible for dividend.
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10/10/2011
Meth lab, pill mill testimony heard by panel
Drug enforcement organizations and prosecutors askingKentucky General Assembly to make pseudoephedrine available only by prescription in the Commonwealth.
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09/19/2011
Calendar set for 2012 legislative session
Session to begin on Jan. 3 and conclude on April 9.
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