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Legislative perspective on budget negotiations by Rep. Larry Clark
Last week House and Senate leaders announced that budget negotiations had reached an impasse but are committed to reaching a deal before the April 15th deadline. The House budget proposal has less debt and put more money directly into the pension system and protects public education from devastating and unnecessary cuts. Despite strong economic numbers…
Read MoreCHFS Officials Working to Enhance System Rollout for benefind Customers encouraged to use new self-service portal to reduce delays
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 24, 2016) — On Feb. 29, Kentucky initiated a statewide rollout of a new computerized benefits system. The system, known as benefind, is the fifth and final release phase of the kynect system, which was designed and developed by the prior administration. Benefind is an application hub that brings together all programs…
Read MoreCHFS Officials Working to Enhance System Rollout for benefind Customers encouraged to use new self-service portal to reduce delays
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 24, 2016) — On Feb. 29, Kentucky initiated a statewide rollout of a new computerized benefits system. The system, known as benefind, is the fifth and final release phase of the kynect system, which was designed and developed by the prior administration. Benefind is an application hub that brings together all programs…
Read MoreHouse Passes Budget Supporting Education, Workforce and Jefferson County’s Critical Needs
Last week the House of Representatives passed a balanced budget, investing in education and workforce development. All 53 Democrats voted in favor of this budget while Republicans abstained from voting. Highlights of this budget include: Restoring cuts to K-12 and postsecondary education Fully funding ARC for KTRS and KERS retirees Largest rainy-day fund ever Less…
Read More‘Surviving College’ booklets can help freshmen, adults
“Surviving College,” a guide that helps college freshmen succeed during their first year on campus, is available free from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). The 36-page booklet includes sections about: · Majors and class schedules. · Staying healthy and safe on campus. · Learning styles and study tips. · Campus life. · Financial…
Read MoreGov. Bevin Wrong to Say Democrats Not Working on Budget
Kentucky Democratic Party responds to Gov. Bevin’s misleading video FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 7, 2016) – “Either Gov. Matt Bevin doesn’t know how the process works, or he was trying to distort the truth and mislead people with his video today on social media,” said Rep. Sannie Overly, chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party. “While Gov. Bevin…
Read MoreTown Hall Meeting Invitation from Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt
Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt plans to conduct town hall meetings across the state to gather input to assist the Kentucky Department of Education in designing a new accountability system. It is my goal to collaborate with legislators, educators, students and the public to produce a system that is fair, reliable, valid and simpler. Commissioner Pruitt…
Read MoreRep. Larry Clark Reports that Sound Barrier Construction Underway
Rep. Clark Secured Funding for Critical I-265 Sound Barrier in 2014 Budget Louisville, KY (February 19, 2016) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 Office advises motorists to be aware of impending construction along westbound Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) just east of the Smyrna Parkway interchange (mile point 13.5). Work is scheduled to begin…
Read MoreFree booklet helps students, parents plan for college
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 17, 2016) — Kentuckians planning for higher education will find “The College Circuit,” a booklet published by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), to be a useful resource. It can be used by students ranging in age from middle school to adults. Parents and counselors can also use it to help…
Read More2015 Lottery Report to the District
The Kentucky Lottery achieved record-breaking sales and dividends yet again in fiscal year 2015. Sales ended the year at $899.1 million. From this amount, dividends to the scholarship, grant, other higher education, and literacu programs rose to a record $236 million (compared to $226.1 million in FYl4).The overall number also includes $9.3 million unclaimed prizes,which…
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