March 01, 2022
Scott County awarded major federal grant for broadband expansion
Scott County Fiscal Court awarded $3.1 million to expand the county’s broadband infrastructure.
February 28, 2022
Governor signs fiscal court district reapportionment legislation
HB 212, which moves the start of the fiscal court district reapportionment process to May 2023, has been signed by the Governor.
February 25, 2022
National opioid settlement finalized; Kentucky to receive $483 million
County and state leaders joined Attorney General Daniel Cameron to announce a historic settlement between opioid makers and distributors and multiple states.
February 25, 2022
County priority bills highlighted during week No. 8 of legislative session
Legislation focused on counties includes bills addressing occupational license fees, restaurant taxes, county audit costs, revenue diversification and annexation.
February 23, 2022
Revenue diversification legislation passes out of House chamber
HB 475, a KACo county priority, was passed favorably today in the House.
February 18, 2022
County reapportionment bill on governor's desk
UPDATE (Feb. 18): HB 212 passed unanimously through the legislature. The bill awaits action by the Governor. In anticipation of the bill becoming law, county reapportionment will not begin until May 2023. More information will be forthcoming.
February 18, 2022
At session's halfway mark, county priorities gain momentum
As always, please email shellie.hampton@kaco.org or gracie.lagadinos@kaco.org with any questions or feedback from legislators. We appreciate everything you do to lead counties to a successful session.
February 18, 2022
Bill to allow General Assembly options to modernize county revenue passes first hurdle
This measure is a necessary step toward fulfilling the revenue needs of counties today to fund the services residents expect, while maintaining local control and decision making.
