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 28, 2026
Counties in the news
The latest stories and information from across the Commonwealth
January 23, 2026
State of emergency delcared for winter storm
Ice and several inches of snow are forecast.
January 22, 2026
State and federal races to watch in 2026 election
Voters will see some contested primaries this election cycle.
January 09, 2026
November 2025 Unemployment Report released
Kentucky’s civilian labor force was 2,115,793 in November 2025, an increase of 876 individuals from September 2025. The number of people employed in November was 2,017,165, an increase of 1,842 from September.
January 09, 2026
Budget takes center stage as 2026 legislative session begins
Week One highlights from Frankfort
December 19, 2025
Revenue forecast eases fears ahead of budget session, though shortfall remains
Consensus Forecasting Group sets official revenue estimates for upcoming biennium
