By STU JOHNSON A number of constitutional amendment measures have been acted on during this general assembly session. One acted on in the State Senate Tuesday pertains to Virginia and Kentucky. Often times, legislation in Frankfort calling for a voter referendum also seeks to add language to Kentucky’s Constitution. Senate Bill 106 proposes to remove language…
State Budget Director John Hicks reported today that General Fund receipts climbed 2.9 percent in February with revenues of $884.0 million compared to the $859.4 million collected in February 2019. Through the first eight months of FY20, the General Fund has grown 3.5 percent. The official General Fund revenue estimate for FY20 calls for revenue…
By STU JOHNSON Utility crews coming to the Commonwealth to help out after a natural disaster would not have to pay Kentucky income taxes under a bill passed out of the House Budget Committee Tuesday. Western Kentucky Representative Myron Dossett said it would become effective upon a state of emergency declaration by the Governor or President. …
