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%. It was followed by Shelby County, 2.8%; Caldwell, Fayette, Oldham and Todd counties, 2.9% each; and Bourbon, Carroll, Franklin, Graves, Scott and Washington counties, 3% each.
February 06, 2026
PSC to hold public information meetings regarding nuclear generation
The order and other records in the case are available on the PSC website, psc.ky.gov. The case number 2025-00186.
February 04, 2026
Counties in the news
The latest stories and information from across the Commonwealth
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
January 30, 2026
KACo launches Opioid Solutions Network to help counties lead with impact
County leaders encouraged to apply to new statewide cohort program supporting innovative, data-driven use of opioid settlement funds across Kentucky.
January 29, 2026
2026 county official salary calculations relased
DLG’s annual salary schedule ties compensation to county population and years of service under Kentucky law.
