America’s First Greenbelt May Be in Jeopardy
Adopted in the 1950s to protect the city’s iconic horse farms, the urban growth boundary of Lexington, Kentucky, no longer seems unassailable.
Kentucky’s $1.5 Billion Information Highway to Nowhere
Gov. Matt Bevin has offered no solution to the boondoggle he inherited, a plan to bring high-speed internet to Kentucky’s remote corners.
Federal Judge Rejects Medicaid Work Requirements in Two States
About 18,000 people lost coverage in Arkansas after the state began requiring some recipients to work 80 hours a month.
Opponents of Medicaid Work Requirements Urge Judge to Stop State Plans
But the Trump administration, along with state officials, argued that requiring some recipients to work will strengthen the overall health insurance program.
Former Coal Mining Towns Turn to Tourism
Coal mining built Kentucky’s Tri-Cities. Can tourism save them?
Farmers Hope for Hemp Riches Despite Risks
States looking to ramp up hemp production now that it is legal are looking at Kentucky, where a pilot program has allowed hemp farming for five years.
Republican Governors Want Trade War With China Over Quickly
An outcome to negotiations that lowers or ends Chinese tariffs could be critical to President Trump’s reelection hopes, Arkansas’ governor predicted.
Kentucky Governor: Cold Weather Closures Set Bad Example for Kids
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | STD spike in Indiana … N.Y.C.’s new unified contracting system … and radon gas risks in Colorado.
Kentucky Governor Gives Short Notice on Pension Special Session
Days after the state Supreme Court strikes down a controversial pension reform law, teachers and other public employees rush to Frankfort—again.
The Reason Why Kentucky’s Pension Reform Law Was Struck Down
Gov. Matt Bevin, who championed the legislation, called Thursday’s state Supreme Court ruling “an unprecedented power grab by activists judges.”
Kentucky’s Approach to Modernizing State Agency Apps
Service delivery is the focus of CIO Chuck Grindle’s second year at the IT helm.
Auditor Finds Big Problems With Kentucky’s Internet Access Plan
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Federal judge’s warning to Utah … N.C. mosquito funding … and Atlantic City’s economic incentives approval.
Hemp, on the Brink of Being Legal, Still Faces Challenges
Nineteen of the states that allow hemp cultivation reported a crop last year.
It's Hard to Manage Your Credit When You've Never Heard of 'Interest'
More states are moving toward mandating financial literacy classes.
Red States May Be Ready to Expand Medicaid—In Exchange for Work
In several states this year, the march to bring health care benefits to more low-income residents came with the insistence that able-bodied adults put in hours of work or volunteer time each month to retain the assistance.
As States Legalize Sports Gambling, Convenience and Tax Rates Are Key
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to legalization, but one analysis says states should see serious budget revenue gains with the right policies.
Kentucky Not Giving Up on Medicaid Work Requirements After Judge’s Ruling
Gov. Matt Bevin says the plan is the best way to keep the popular program solvent. Critics say he’s ignoring key data and thousands risk losing coverage.
Kentucky Sues Walgreens Over Opioid Abuse Epidemic
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Montana preps for another difficult wildfire season … Charlotte’s uncharted scooter territory … and N.J. governor makes first legalized sports bet.
A New Open-Source Framework for Government Projects
Louisville, Kentucky is making the infrastructure for analyzing historic Waze data available to anyone who partners on the process.
How Exposed Is Your State to Trade Tensions?
More than a dozen states have above-average international trade exposure, per a new Moody’s report.
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