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Finding cost savings key to budget development
FRANKFORT – As another week ended in Frankfort, the session continued to be dominated by budget talks and meetings designed to shore up the projected $1 billion-plus shortfall in our state’s upcoming budget. Unlike most families and businesses that create a spending plan to match their available income, governments often calculate all the spending needs and then try to create a revenue plan to match spending. This year, I am hopeful that things will be different. ... Read More
Opportunity to improve education system missed
... It is no longer a question of if, but when, Kentucky will throw off the grip of the education establishment and allow true reform into our public schools. It is important to emphasize here that charter schools are public schools and will not take away from public school funding. In the meantime, we continue to partner with perennial education “giants” such as West Virginia and Alabama in pushing away charter schools. If you want to learn more about charter schools in Kentucky, please visit: putkidsfirstky.org. ... Read More
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