Jun 22 Local News Kentucky House And Senate Must Reconcile Budget Plans From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh The Kentucky House and Senate have approved different versions of bills designed to close a $1 billion gap in the state budget. The House bill includes $1.3 billion in bonded school projects backed by slots. The Senate bill does not. Former House budget chairman Harry Moberly says the situation […] By Rick Howlett Jun 22 Local News Kentucky House And Senate Must Reconcile Budget Plans Rick Howlett
May 29 Local News Panel Predicts $1 Billion Shortfall; Beshear to Call Special Session From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh A panel of economic experts agrees with Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear; the state could be facing a deficit of almost one billion dollars. After analyzing current and projected state revenue receipts, the Consensus Forecasting Group is predicting Kentucky could be facing an almost one billion dollar shortfall next fiscal […] By Rick Howlett May 29 Local News Panel Predicts $1 Billion Shortfall; Beshear to Call Special Session Rick Howlett
Feb 10 Local News Kentucky Budget Plan Clears First Legislative Hurdle From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh A budget-balancing plan that increases taxes on alcohol and cigarettes in Kentucky has cleared the state House Budget Committee. Former budget chairman Harry Moberly says he understands alcoholic beverage industry concerns, but says the state has little choice. “People are used to paying six cents for water, for soft […] By Rick Howlett Feb 10 Local News Kentucky Budget Plan Clears First Legislative Hurdle Rick Howlett