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January 27, 2023
Kentucky one of four states receiving additional funds to provide affordable, high-speed internet
Kentucky, Alabama, Nevada and Texas were approved to receive approximately $793.7 million under the American Rescue Plan and will connect more than 292,000 homes and businesses to affordable, high-speed internet.
January 26, 2023
NACo Opioid Solutions Center
NACo's Opioid Solutions Center empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and harm reduction practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.
January 20, 2023
KACo’s Brenna Angel elected to statewide professional board
Communicators encouraged to network and train with colleagues across Kentucky
January 20, 2023
Understanding your workers’ compensation experience modification factor
Workplace accidents will occasionally occur despite best efforts, but many are preventable. Safety programs and appropriate prevention procedures can help reduce loss frequency, and self-inspection and accident investigation programs are critical.
January 19, 2023
Counties encouraged to become Recovery Ready certified
Communities can identify ways to help residents overcome substance abuse
January 13, 2023
Return-to-work strategies help offices in many ways
Return-to-work policy engagement is highly recommended by KACo. We urge members to consider adopting a policy, and we offer strategies to help navigate some of the most relevant processes.
January 09, 2023
House affirms second income tax reduction
Bill would allow rate to decrease from 4.5% to 4.0%
January 09, 2023
Reminder: Deadline to file local government premium tax is March 23
The Kentucky Department of Insurance (DOI) reminds local governments that all Local Government Premium Tax ordinances and amendments must be filed 100 days prior to July 1 of each year.