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Election bills SB4 and SB5
Two election-related bills advanced out of the Senate Committee on State and Local Government today.
SB5 Election year change goes to the House
A bill that would move the governor’s race to even-numbered years passed out of the state Senate, making it the first measure to clear the chamber this session.
First week of session
In the first week of the Kentucky's 2019 General Assembly, four bills are already on their way to the Kentucky House after receiving final passage in the Senate.
Pension Working Group
A public pension working group has been created to review the structure of KRS along with the cost, benefits and funding.
At Least 6,500 Federal Employees in Kentucky Affected by Shutdown
Thousands of federal employees working in Kentucky have been affected by the federal shutdown, which is now the longest in U.S. history.
Pensions Group Meets for the First Time
The Kentucky Public Pensions Working Group met for the first time yesterday.
Trends in Kentucky County Population
From 2010-2017, population grew in 55 Kentucky counties, but growth rates varied significantly across the state.
KY Public Pensions 101: Who is in CERS?
The public pensions world can be confusing and full of jargon. Below is a brief explanation of the County Employees Retirement System (CERS) and where membership fits into the overall public pension system in Kentucky