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February 13, 2026
County officials make push for priority jail bill during County Day at the Capitol
Highlights from Week 6 of the legislative session
February 12, 2026
Training incentive updates for 2026
Program encourages continuing education for elected county officials
February 11, 2026
Counties in the news
The latest stories and information from across the Commonwealth
February 06, 2026
County leaders urged to engage legislators on HB 557
Comprehensive jail proposal is supported by KCJEA, KMCA and Jailers Association
February 06, 2026
HB 557 seeks to rebalance state-county responsibility for jails
Rep. Michael Meredith discusses key points of proposal
February 06, 2026
State releases county unemployment data for December 2025
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 2.7%.
February 06, 2026
PSC to hold public information meetings regarding nuclear generation
Six public meetings are scheduled across Kentucky beginning Feb. 26.
January 30, 2026
House files “base-level” budget as legislative pace accelerates
Scaled-back spending plans, local government legislation mark a busy fourth week in Frankfort