State House Budget Vote
The Kentucky House is expected to vote on an austere state budget by the middle of next week. Speaker Greg Stumbo says he doesn't expect a lot of changes to Governor Steve Beshear's original budget...
View ArticleOlmsted Lock and Dam Project Closing in on 20 Years
Construction on the Olmsted Lock and Dam Project in Southern Illinois has been ongoing for 20 years, 13 years over schedule. Now a completion date is set for 2026. Some of the delays are from...
View ArticlePrichard Committee Report Shows Strong Gains in Kentucky Student Achievement
Kentucky is moving steadily toward the top-tier of states in key education measures according to the “Top 20 by 2020” report from the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence.
View ArticleIllinois Education Funds Likely to Fall Despite Requests for Increase
The Illinois State Board of Education wants lawmakers to increase funding for schools by $874 million next year. The board recommended the 13.4 percent increase at their meeting today. Finance...
View ArticleUniversity Bonding Projects on Fast Track to Pass House This Week
A bill authorizing bonding projects for most of Kentucky's public universities appears to have ample support to be approved this week in the state House.House Bill 7 authorizes more than $300 million...
View ArticleChild Advocates Rally, Urge Kentucky Leaders to Restore Cut Child Care Funding
Advocates for Kentucky children on Thursday called for state leaders to provide funds and stave off recently announced cuts to program thatprovide assistance for child care costs and to family members...
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