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Kentucky Center for Economic Policy (KyPolicy for short): research, analysis, and education on important policy issues facing the commonwealth.
Our op-ed on why it's time to stop efforts to eliminate the income tax in Kentucky: www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-e...
With budget harms becoming clear, it’s time to halt income tax elimination | Opinion
OpEd: Will state lawmakers barrel ahead with more tax cuts in the upcoming legislative session even in the face of flashing warning signs?
www.kentucky.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Our op-ed on why it's time to stop efforts to eliminate the income tax in Kentucky: www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-e...
But there is a commonsense way to respond to this budding crisis.
Kentucky could pass a windfall tax on the wealthy that redirects revenue lost through tax cuts favoring those at the top. kypolicy.org/kentucky-tax...
Kentucky could pass a windfall tax on the wealthy that redirects revenue lost through tax cuts favoring those at the top. kypolicy.org/kentucky-tax...
State and Federal Tax Cuts of the Last Decade Are Giving an Enormous Windfall to the Wealthiest Kentuckians - Kentucky Center for Economic Policy
Every year, the state and federal government are giving Kentucky's richest billions in tax breaks at the expense of the rest of us.
kypolicy.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
But there is a commonsense way to respond to this budding crisis.
Kentucky could pass a windfall tax on the wealthy that redirects revenue lost through tax cuts favoring those at the top. kypolicy.org/kentucky-tax...
Kentucky could pass a windfall tax on the wealthy that redirects revenue lost through tax cuts favoring those at the top. kypolicy.org/kentucky-tax...
And we're starting to feel the crunch.
Kentucky faces a $305 million revenue shortfall this year and problems in the next budget because of state income tax cuts, an economy weakened by federal policies and new costs shifted to the state because of HR 1 (the OBBBA).
Kentucky faces a $305 million revenue shortfall this year and problems in the next budget because of state income tax cuts, an economy weakened by federal policies and new costs shifted to the state because of HR 1 (the OBBBA).
November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
And we're starting to feel the crunch.
Kentucky faces a $305 million revenue shortfall this year and problems in the next budget because of state income tax cuts, an economy weakened by federal policies and new costs shifted to the state because of HR 1 (the OBBBA).
Kentucky faces a $305 million revenue shortfall this year and problems in the next budget because of state income tax cuts, an economy weakened by federal policies and new costs shifted to the state because of HR 1 (the OBBBA).
This is revenue no longer available to meet people’s needs.
Money that could be spent on our already-underfunded schools, hospitals, infrastructure and human services.
All while workers are facing inadequate wages and a growing cost of living crisis.
Money that could be spent on our already-underfunded schools, hospitals, infrastructure and human services.
All while workers are facing inadequate wages and a growing cost of living crisis.
November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This is revenue no longer available to meet people’s needs.
Money that could be spent on our already-underfunded schools, hospitals, infrastructure and human services.
All while workers are facing inadequate wages and a growing cost of living crisis.
Money that could be spent on our already-underfunded schools, hospitals, infrastructure and human services.
All while workers are facing inadequate wages and a growing cost of living crisis.
The top 1% — with $1.6 million a year in household income on average — pocket $1.7 billion.
That’s more than the $1.3 billion in net tuition revenue paid by all students at Kentucky public universities and community colleges.
That’s more than the $1.3 billion in net tuition revenue paid by all students at Kentucky public universities and community colleges.
November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The top 1% — with $1.6 million a year in household income on average — pocket $1.7 billion.
That’s more than the $1.3 billion in net tuition revenue paid by all students at Kentucky public universities and community colleges.
That’s more than the $1.3 billion in net tuition revenue paid by all students at Kentucky public universities and community colleges.
Kentuckians like Jennie need Congress to extend health insurance subsidies now.
November 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Kentuckians like Jennie need Congress to extend health insurance subsidies now.
Reposted by KyPolicy
Nandy, a 22-year-old in Kentucky, has Type 1 Diabetes. Foods he's supposed to eat are more expensive, he said. He goes to Walmart and Kroger trying to find lowest prices. He's been eating one meal a day to stretch food out. It's impacting his health: “It’s like a death sentence for people like me”
More Young People Will Go Hungry Without SNAP
“We’re trying to make it, but it’s been hard.”
www.teenvogue.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Nandy, a 22-year-old in Kentucky, has Type 1 Diabetes. Foods he's supposed to eat are more expensive, he said. He goes to Walmart and Kroger trying to find lowest prices. He's been eating one meal a day to stretch food out. It's impacting his health: “It’s like a death sentence for people like me”
Kentuckians like Andrea need Congress to extend health insurance subsidies now.
November 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Kentuckians like Andrea need Congress to extend health insurance subsidies now.
Have your own horror story of increasing health insurance costs? Share it here: forms.gle/Gzv13eEfke75...
Share Your Health Insurance Story
Hard working families who buy health insurance on the kynect marketplace will soon see their costs soar when open enrollment begins November 1. Kentuckians can use the prescreening tool on kynect.ky.g...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Have your own horror story of increasing health insurance costs? Share it here: forms.gle/Gzv13eEfke75...
If you get health insurance on kynect, please consider sharing your story: forms.gle/rv9cW4JckNA5...
Share Your Health Insurance Story
Hard working families who buy health insurance on the kynect marketplace will soon see their costs soar when open enrollment begins November 1. Kentuckians can use the prescreening tool on kynect.ky.g...
forms.gle
October 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
If you get health insurance on kynect, please consider sharing your story: forms.gle/rv9cW4JckNA5...