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January 02, 2026
New state budget tops to-do list for Kentucky General Assembly
Key dates and ways to stay informed throughout the 2026 legislative session
January 01, 2026
Counties in the news
The latest stories and information from across the Commonwealth
December 19, 2025
Revenue forecast eases fears ahead of budget session, though shortfall remains
Consensus Forecasting Group sets official revenue estimates for upcoming biennium
December 18, 2025
County unemployment data for September 2025
Information from the Kentucky Center for Statistics
December 18, 2025
Prepare now for potential cold leading to frozen pipes
If you plan to travel during cold weather or your office is closed for a significant amount of time, leave the heat on and set it no lower than 55°F to ensure pipes remain warm enough to avoid freezing.
December 12, 2025
Volunteers in 14 counties sought for foster review board
Volunteers needed to make recommendations on child placement.
December 12, 2025
Education and Labor Cabinet releases September 2025 unemployment report
Kentucky’s civilian labor force was 2,114,917 in September 2025, a decrease of 20 individuals from August 2025. The number of people employed in September increased by 634 to 2,015,323 while the number unemployed decreased by 654 to 99,594.
December 09, 2025
Counties in the News - Archives
The latest info from across the Commonwealth