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August 08, 2025
U.S. Department of Labor awards $4 million in grant funding for Kentucky residents affected by severe storms
Combined, the five FEMA declarations allow Kentucky to request federal assistance for recovery efforts in all 120 counties across the commonwealth.
August 07, 2025
Built for this moment: Why cashVest matters more than ever
At a time when public leaders are being asked to do more with less, the ability to make every dollar go further is no longer optional, it's essential. Especially in light of mounting fiscal shifts, proactive liquidity management is more critical than ever.
July 25, 2025
Webinar recap: Opioid settlement fund reporting portal
Counties are required to submit an annual report via a new online system.
July 23, 2025
Federal public assistance approved for counties affected by spring severe weather
Public Assistance designated for 64 counties from April floods and 36 counties affected by May tornadoes.
July 17, 2025
Eighteen Kentucky officials join largest convening of county leaders
National Association of Counties annual conference held July 11-14
July 16, 2025
Energy and Environment Cabinet seeks input on state waterways
Cabinet officials want to hear from county officials on ways to curtail waste in Kentucky’s streams and waterways.
July 10, 2025
Six county-led programs from Kentucky receive 2025 NACo Achievement Awards
The Bullitt County Attorney's Office, Cumberland County, Scott County, Hardin County, the Jefferson County Clerk's Office, and the Jefferson County PVA are nationally recognized for innovative programming.
June 30, 2025
County unemployment data for May 2025
Information from the Kentucky Center for Statistics