Oct 26 Politics State Budget Director Says Gov. Bevin Will Make Mid-Year Cuts Soon In August, Gov. Matt Bevin asked most state agencies to make plans for cutting spending by 17.4 percent. By Ryland Barton Oct 26 Politics State Budget Director Says Gov. Bevin Will Make Mid-Year Cuts Soon Ryland Barton
Sep 13 Politics Kentucky Governor: Cut College Programs That Don’t Pay Off Bevin bluntly suggested Tuesday that some academic programs on Kentucky's college campuses have outlived their necessity in times of tight state budgets. By Associated Press Sep 13 Politics Kentucky Governor: Cut College Programs That Don't Pay Off Associated Press
Sep 12 Politics Beshear Says Bevin’s Proposed Budget Cuts Are Illegal Beshear said there are "significant legal problems" with Bevin’s recent request for most state agencies to cut their budgets by more than 17 percent. By Ryland Barton Sep 12 Politics Beshear Says Bevin's Proposed Budget Cuts Are Illegal Ryland Barton
Sep 8 Politics Kentucky Governor Seeks Budget Cuts Of 17 Percent Gov. Matt Bevin wants to slash spending by more than 17 percent this year to prevent a $200 million shortfall and protect the state's credit rating. By Associated Press Sep 8 Politics Kentucky Governor Seeks Budget Cuts Of 17 Percent Associated Press
Jul 31 Politics State Budget Director: New Fiscal Year Brings ‘Formidable’ Revenue Expectations Kentucky will have to bring in 3.8 percent more than the $10.47 billion it generated in Fiscal Year 2017 to meet expectations for Fiscal Year 2018. By Ryland Barton Jul 31 Politics New Fiscal Year Brings 'Formidable' Revenue Expectations Ryland Barton
Jul 25 Politics Kentucky’s Credit Rating Downgraded, Citing Pension And Revenue Woes The news comes after the state missed its own revenue prediction by $135 million at the end of the last fiscal year, which finished on June 30. By Ryland Barton Jul 25 Politics Kentucky's Credit Rating Downgraded, Citing Pension And Revenue Woes Ryland Barton
Jul 10 Politics Kentucky Misses Revenue Prediction By $135 Million Though tax receipts into Kentucky’s general fund grew for the seventh year in a row, the state was still short about $135 million compared to predictions. By Ryland Barton Jul 10 Politics Kentucky Misses Revenue Prediction By $135 Million Ryland Barton
Jun 1 Economy Facing Deficit, Bevin Administration Orders 1 Percent Cuts Kentucky's state agencies will cut 1 percent from their budgets to help avoid a $113 million shortfall. By Associated Press Jun 1 Economy Facing Deficit, Bevin Administration Orders 1 Percent Cuts Associated Press
May 2 Economy State Budget Director Predicts $113 Million Revenue Shortfall Director John Chilton says Kentucky is on track to take in $113.2 million less than predicted by the time the fiscal year ends on June 30. By Ryland Barton May 2 Economy State Budget Director Predicts $113 Million Revenue Shortfall Ryland Barton
Apr 30 Local News Indiana Lawmakers Approve Budget On Final Day Of Session The 2011 Indiana General Assembly has ended with passage of a $28 billion budget and other bills on the session’s final day. The spending plan approved by the Republican-controlled legislature includes more overall funding for education and the replenishing of the state’s budget reserves to just over $1 billion. The session included many legislative victories […] By Rick Howlett Apr 30 Local News Indiana Lawmakers Approve Budget On Final Day Of Session Rick Howlett
Apr 28 Local News Indiana Lawmakers Reach Tentative Budget Deal Indiana legislative leaders have reached a tentative budget deal. House Speaker Brian Bosma says budget negotiators have worked out differences on major issues. They plan a budget committee meeting later today to outline details of the $28 billion plan. Republican House Ways and Means Chairman Jeff Espich says the budget will give schools slight funding […] By Rick Howlett Apr 28 Local News Indiana Lawmakers Reach Tentative Budget Deal Rick Howlett
Apr 28 Local News Indiana Legislative Leaders Close To Budget Deal Legislative leaders in Indiana say they’re close to agreement on a budget deal that would slightly increase overall education funding and leave the state with more than $1 billion in reserves at the end of the two year cycle. The House and Senate versions of the budget differ on what to do if the state […] By Rick Howlett Apr 28 Local News Indiana Legislative Leaders Close To Budget Deal Rick Howlett
Apr 25 Local News Budget, Other Bills Await Indiana General Assembly Action Indiana lawmakers return to the statehouse today for the final week of the General Assembly Bills awaiting final action include a $28 billion two-year budget. Democrats are calling for the removal of a Senate budget provision that takes aim at boycotting lawmakers. It would allow constituents to file suit against legislators who walk off the […] By Rick Howlett Apr 25 Local News Budget, Other Bills Await Indiana General Assembly Action Rick Howlett
Apr 21 Local News Budget Plan Clears Indiana Senate A $28 billion budget proposal has cleared the Indiana Senate today. It includes modest increases in school funding and no tax hikes. The Republican-controlled Senate voted 36-14 for the bill, which does not include a taxpayer refund provision that GOP Governor Mitch Daniels wants. Under the bill, any excess state revenues would be directed instead […] By Rick Howlett Apr 21 Local News Budget Plan Clears Indiana Senate Rick Howlett
Apr 18 Local News Indiana Senate Panel Advances Budget Plan The Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a new, two-year state budget. The spending plan was boosted by last Friday’s news that Indiana will take in nearly $650 million more in revenue than previously expected. By Rick Howlett Apr 18 Local News Indiana Senate Panel Advances Budget Plan Rick Howlett