Economic Justice blog entries

Citizen Lobbyists tell legislators that now is the time to raise revenue — by Jessica Hays — last modified January-19-2012 03:12 PM

 

Watch the Gov's Budget Address now. Call your rep tomorrow! — by Jessica Hays — last modified January-17-2012 08:31 PM

 

Come out to our Economic Justice Lobby Day 1/18 — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified January-13-2012 06:16 PM

 

Celebrate with Occupy Lexington! — by Jessica Hays — last modified January-09-2012 01:13 PM

 

Sustainable Energy Briefs — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified December-21-2011 09:21 PM

 

KFTC tax justice presentation at Occupy Louisville — by jerry — last modified November-20-2011 10:04 PM

 

Meade County Members Show off On-farm Renewable Energy Solutions — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified November-18-2011 12:24 PM

 

KFTC Stands in Solidarity with Occupy Cincinnati — by Joe Gallenstein — last modified November-16-2011 06:09 PM

 

November 7th: Kentucky Sustainable Energy Alliance Meeting — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified November-01-2011 11:26 AM

 

Final Governor's Debate Tonight - Please Call in! — by Dave Newton — last modified October-31-2011 02:21 AM

 

Join Us: Solar Energy To Be Discussed in Frankfort Tomorrow! — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified October-25-2011 04:42 PM

 

KFTC Members Display Geothermal and Solar - It's possible in Kentucky! — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified October-21-2011 02:26 PM

 

Click and Tell Rep. Rogers: Kentucky Deserves Clean Water and Air — by Jessica Hays — last modified October-18-2011 02:06 PM

 

Ben Bond, Lexington, KY - Homelessness and Voting — by Dave Newton — last modified October-18-2011 09:40 AM

 

Message to Rep. Hal Rogers – Kentucky Deserves Better — by jerry — last modified October-17-2011 03:54 PM

 

Don Blakeley, Lexington, KY - Homelessness and Voting — by Dave Newton — last modified October-13-2011 10:45 PM

 

"Please Don't Call Me Homeless. I Don't Call You Homed" — by Dave Newton — last modified October-12-2011 01:49 AM

 

Occupy Lexington Update — by Dave Newton — last modified October-12-2011 12:17 AM

 

Renewed Energy — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified October-11-2011 03:46 PM

 

Webinar Tonight at 7:00 EST: Kentucky Deserves Better, Mr. Rogers. — by Jessica Hays — last modified October-12-2011 11:47 AM

 

Kentucky Deserves Better – Help Us Tell Rep. Hal Rogers on October 14 — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified October-05-2011 05:53 PM

 

Kentuckians Join Nationwide Support of Wall Street Action — by Jessica Hays — last modified September-30-2011 08:53 AM

 

New Census data finds that KY household incomes fell over the last 5 years. — by Jessica Hays — last modified September-22-2011 04:08 PM

 

Update from the central Kentucky chapter — by Ondine Quinn — last modified September-22-2011 10:20 AM

 

Unions and KFTC members come out to challenge Gov Scott Walker — by Dave Newton — last modified September-17-2011 09:32 PM

 

Kentucky’s Clean Energy Economy is Growing — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified August-12-2011 11:30 AM

 

Kentuckians Speak Out About Our Economic Future in Louisville — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified August-08-2011 03:50 PM

 

Putting Damaged Land to Good Use Part II: A Transition From Coal To Solar — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified August-02-2011 03:30 PM

 

Coming Soon - Berea Solar Farm! — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified August-01-2011 11:14 AM

 

Tell your Reps, Raise the debt ceiling! Protect what we've all worked to build together! — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified July-27-2011 12:33 PM

 

Festival season hits Lexington — by Ondine Quinn — last modified July-11-2011 07:28 PM

 

Call on Rep. Hal Rogers to make better choices! — by Jessica Hays — last modified June-29-2011 03:19 PM

 

Affordable & Green - Conference Presents What's Possible — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified June-23-2011 08:20 PM

 

Take Action for Tax Justice Today! — by Jessica Hays — last modified June-15-2011 12:21 PM

 

Coming Up Soon - Kentucky Habitat For Humanity Green Housing Conference — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified May-27-2011 03:43 PM

 

KFTC Members Help Kentucky Sustainable Energy Alliance plan for a powerful 2012 — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified May-31-2011 04:35 PM

 

Mountain Justice Summer Training Camp — by Kevin Pentz — last modified May-17-2011 11:49 AM

The Mountain Justice Training Camp is a good training opportunity as well as a good opportunity to meet other working for justice in the mountains and from around the country. It's also a lot of fun.

More responses from Central Kentucky's economic justice surveys — by Ondine Quinn — last modified May-10-2011 04:58 PM

 

House votes on Ryan budget plan tomorrow. Tell Congress what you think tonight! — by Jessica Hays — last modified April-14-2011 05:20 PM

 

She can't speak out, so she's asking you to. — by Jessica Hays — last modified April-07-2011 05:13 PM

 

Tell Congress to support long-term solutions that put people first — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified April-05-2011 05:15 PM

 

We Are One Block Party is moved for weather — by Jessica Hays — last modified April-04-2011 03:14 PM

 

Passed budget: No cuts this year, but down the road...??? — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-29-2011 08:22 AM

 

Tax Reform Letter to the Editor in KY Enquirer — by Joe Gallenstein — last modified March-17-2011 12:42 PM

 

Responses from CKY's economic justice survey project — by Ondine Quinn — last modified March-17-2011 04:34 PM

 

Kentucky deserves long-term revenue solutions — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-15-2011 01:07 PM

 

Rep. Marzian To Present Clean Energy Bill in Louisville — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified March-08-2011 10:05 AM

 

Members go door to door in Lexington to talk to folks about economic justice issues — by Ondine Quinn — last modified March-07-2011 07:12 PM

 

Two Budget Votes Coming Up — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-07-2011 07:14 PM

 

KFTC Members Turn Out for Clean Energy Bill Hearing - "All options on the table," say legislators — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified March-04-2011 08:34 AM

 

The Kentucky Forward Revenue Plan gets a hearing today — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified March-01-2011 10:22 AM

 

Reflections from a first-time lobbyist. — by Ondine Quinn — last modified March-01-2011 12:17 AM

 

Hearing tomorrow for our Kentucky Forward Revenue Plan! — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-01-2011 06:36 PM

 

Take One Step To Advance Clean Energy in Kentucky — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified March-01-2011 12:49 AM

 

Stand With Wisconsin! Rally Saturday! — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-01-2011 11:49 AM

 

Members testify about the need for vision and common sense — by Jessica Hays — last modified February-23-2011 07:41 AM

 

KFTC is live streaming from Frankfort today — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified February-24-2011 10:31 AM

 

Hal Rogers, President Obama, and the Federal Budget — by Jessica Hays — last modified February-17-2011 08:47 PM

 

KCEP report warns against turning our tax structure upside down — by Jessica Hays — last modified February-15-2011 05:41 PM

 

Immigrants' rights group stands with (and feeds) Kentucky Risers — by Jessica Hays — last modified February-15-2011 10:31 AM

 

Lexington loves mountains weeks is off the a great start! — by Ondine Quinn — last modified February-12-2011 03:12 PM

 

Members come to Frankfort for Economic Justice — by Jessica Hays — last modified February-04-2011 05:40 PM

 

Clean Energy Opportunity Act - HB 239- Filed! — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified February-04-2011 10:41 AM

 

Kentucky Clean Energy Summit - A Success! — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified February-03-2011 11:56 AM

 

Central Kentucky lobby training report back — by Ondine Quinn — last modified January-28-2011 04:40 PM

 

Kentucky towns don't have to be Anytown, U.S.A. — by Jessica Hays — last modified January-21-2011 02:52 PM

 

Two New Reports from MACED's (also new!) Kentucky Center for Economic Policy — by Jessica Hays — last modified January-21-2011 02:32 PM

 

Supporters of immigrant rights work to defeat SB 6 — by Jerry, Jessica Hays Lucas, Dave — last modified January-10-2011 12:13 AM

 

Central Kentucky closes the year with a potluck celebration. — by Ondine Quinn — last modified January-04-2011 11:28 AM

 

Students and KFTC members demand that Kroger supports worker's rights — by Ondine Quinn — last modified December-15-2010 04:43 PM

 

CKY economic justice work team will begin surveying Lexington residents in January — by Ondine Quinn — last modified December-08-2010 04:00 PM

 

The central Kentucky chapter forms an economic justice work team — by Ondine Quinn — last modified December-02-2010 11:57 PM

 

Tell Congress: It's time to put Bush-era tax breaks for the wealthy to bed. — by Jessica Hays — last modified November-18-2010 09:53 AM

 

Pay-Day Loan Hearing in Northern KY — by Dave Newton — last modified November-14-2010 02:59 AM

 

Artists For A Sustainable Future Concert: Which Side Are You On? — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified November-11-2010 06:48 PM

 

Energy Production in Kentucky is a Health Justice Issue — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified November-08-2010 04:16 PM

 

Kentucky New Power: Youth debate the real issues — by Carissa Lenfert — last modified November-09-2010 12:28 PM

KFTC member and youth leader Greg Capillo spoke out at the "Kentucky New Power" forum two weeks ago about the healthcare reform legislation that passed Congress earlier this year. Check out what Greg had to say about what the healthcare bill does for young people, how it can be improved upon, and what our elected leaders should be doing on the issue.

Bowling Green Fair Housing Unity Fair! — by Jessica Hays — last modified October-21-2010 03:47 PM

 

Kentucky New Power event this Thursday night in Lexington. — by Carissa Lenfert — last modified December-15-2010 04:50 PM

Join us this Thursday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a New Power discussion -- this is one of the only events before the election that lifts up the voices of young people -- talking about issues that they care about.

One Nation Rally Report-Back — by Dave Newton — last modified October-13-2010 02:00 PM

 

Wealth Inequality: Americans want a more level playing field. — by Jessica Hays — last modified October-13-2010 10:20 AM

 

New Power shows up at TVA Public Hearing in Bowling Green — by Jessica Hays — last modified October-08-2010 11:24 PM

 

The People Behind Coal in Colombia and Kentucky - post 5 — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified October-06-2010 02:46 PM

 

Appalachia Rising - Live! — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified September-28-2010 10:57 AM

 

Good Jobs Now! — by Jessica Hays — last modified September-16-2010 02:23 PM

 

Good Jobs Now--Action tomorrow in Louisville! — by Jessica Hays — last modified September-14-2010 11:57 AM

 

Labor Day... — by Jessica Hays — last modified September-07-2010 04:04 PM

 

Brace yourself. It's a furlough week. — by Jessica Hays — last modified August-30-2010 05:23 PM

 

Join KFTC's delegation to Appalachia Rising — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified December-15-2010 04:50 PM

 

Broadband Internet Access to Expand in Rural Kentucky — by Nancy Reinhart — last modified August-09-2010 09:20 PM

 

Got some choices... — by Jessica Hays — last modified July-31-2010 01:44 AM

 

Kentuckians tell lawmakers the kind of nation we want, and how we can get there. — by Jessica Hays — last modified July-29-2010 04:52 PM

 

Question for legislators: Do we stop helping folks afford medicine? Or do we start asking the rich to pay their fair share? — by Jessica Hays — last modified July-22-2010 10:22 AM

 

A Step Backward for Schools — by jerry — last modified July-18-2010 10:49 AM

A decade of budget cuts and the failure of legislators to provide adequate revenue for vital services is now taking its toll on education and kids. In this morning's The Courier-Journal, Robert Sexton writes about the potential to undo the achievements of educational reforms.

More Kentuckians on Brink of Homelessness — by jerry — last modified July-14-2010 10:19 AM

More and more Kentuckians are on the brink of homelessness, according to the 2010 'point-in-time' count coordinated by social service agencies in the state. The snapshot includes those living in substandard housing, facing eviction or living with family and friends, and finds 31 percent more in that category compared to the previous tally.

Weigh in: What kind of country/state/community do we want? — by Jessica Hays — last modified June-21-2010 04:45 PM

 

Kentucky Tonight: Tax Reform. Call in! 8-9et — by Jessica Hays — last modified June-14-2010 11:38 AM

Kentucky Tonight is about the budget. Call in! — by Jessica Hays — last modified June-07-2010 08:50 PM

 

Kentucky Forward Rally coverage and photos — by Jessica Hays — last modified May-28-2010 09:04 PM

 

First Pictures of today's big Kentucky Forward Rally — by Dave Newton — last modified May-26-2010 08:42 PM

 

Rally to Move Kentucky Forward! Today, 5pm on the Capitol Steps! — by Jessica Hays — last modified May-24-2010 01:36 PM

 

May 24 Rally at the Capitol! We need a people's budget and fair revenue solutions! — by Jessica Hays — last modified May-13-2010 02:54 PM

 

Students, open your wallets! — by Jessica Hays — last modified May-11-2010 04:15 PM

 

"Together we will turn the tide": Organizing in the wake of Arizona's anti-immigration law. — by Jessica Hays — last modified April-30-2010 10:19 PM

 

What does it cut?: Services for our health — by Jessica Hays — last modified April-14-2010 02:41 PM

 

State government's policy group says that Kentucky's revenues are sinking, and will continue to sink until KY passes revenue reform. — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-30-2010 12:33 PM

 

How the House and Senate budgets threaten our commonwealth — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified March-29-2010 05:12 PM

 

NKY Budget Bake Sale — by Dave Newton — last modified March-24-2010 10:08 PM

 

Senate budget cuts to the quick — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-24-2010 02:00 PM

 

Does the Senate budget proposal "share the sacrifice"? — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-22-2010 10:57 PM

 

MACED releases report on "Investing in Kentucky's Working Families" — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-23-2010 02:47 PM

 

What does it cut?: Education — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-19-2010 01:21 PM

 

House Budget plays with Kentucky's future — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-25-2010 04:27 PM

 

House budget shows little interest in moving Kentucky forward. — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-10-2010 12:14 AM

 

Bake Sale for the Budget: Rowan County Style! — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-09-2010 04:54 PM

Northern KY KFTC Continues to Grow — by Dave Newton — last modified February-28-2010 10:12 PM

 

Speaker Stumbo found his appetite for neglect — by Jessica Hays — last modified February-20-2010 12:50 PM

 

Madison County chapter holds local "Bake Sale for the budget" — by Carissa Lenfert — last modified January-25-2010 11:51 AM

 

Central Kentucky Prepares for the General Assembly — by Ondine Quinn — last modified January-25-2010 09:50 AM

January chapter meeting devoted to preparing for the legislative assembly

Bake Sale for the Budget: Members raise dough and awareness about good solutions to KY's budget problems — by Beth Bissmeyer — last modified January-21-2010 11:06 PM

 

Did you watch the Governor's State of the Budget Address? — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified January-21-2010 12:32 PM

 

KFTC Bake Sale for the Budget in Progress! — by Dave Newton — last modified January-20-2010 06:01 PM

 

Thursday Night at 6:15 PM, Energy Forum Debate Between Robert Kennedy Jr. and Don Blankenship — by Kevin Pentz — last modified December-15-2010 04:50 PM

 

Speaker Stumbo: "I'm willing to do whatever it takes.” — by Jessica Hays — last modified December-22-2009 11:11 PM

 

Kentucky Taxes Hit Poor & Middle Class Far Harder than the Wealthy — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified November-20-2009 11:02 AM

 

Put pen to paper about the need for fair tax reforms! — by Jessica Hays — last modified November-13-2009 06:55 PM

 

Now's the time for a budget that works! Say so on Kentucky Tonight! — by Jessica Hays — last modified November-11-2009 11:37 AM

 

Taking money from schools and endangering social workers: call for tax reform grows — by Jessica Hays — last modified October-29-2009 04:54 PM

 

Single Payer — by Jessica Hays — last modified September-18-2009 01:24 PM

 

Kentucky Tonight on the budget — by Jessica Hays — last modified September-15-2009 12:14 AM

 

Labor Day Round-up — by Jessica Hays — last modified September-04-2009 11:34 AM

 

As Income Inequality Grows, Take Action to Strengthen the Federal Estate Tax — by Jessica Hays — last modified August-18-2009 05:49 PM

 

Support Affordable Housing in Louisville — by Jessica Hays — last modified August-17-2009 03:55 PM

 

Madison County members talk taxes, moving Kentucky Forward! — by Carissa Lenfert — last modified August-15-2009 02:12 PM

 

Everybody In! — by Jessica Hays — last modified August-21-2009 03:15 PM

 

Calling your KY Legislators is Easy — by Dave Newton — last modified August-07-2009 01:23 AM

 

10 Chairs: The Role of Government in Economic Equality — by Jessica Hays — last modified August-12-2009 12:42 PM

 

Single Payer Supporters Rally in D.C. — by Jessica Hays — last modified August-12-2009 06:48 PM

 

Solution to healthcare — HR 676 single payer healthcare — by Jill Harmer — last modified July-17-2009 11:18 AM

This op-ed was written by KFTC member Jill Harmer

Armchair Seminar: A Budget as if People Mattered — by Jessica Hays — last modified July-10-2009 11:21 PM

 

Town Meeting on Healthcare Reform Next Tuesday — by Janet Tucker — last modified July-10-2009 09:36 PM

 

Three Strong Op-Eds Today - Herald-Leader — by Dave Newton — last modified July-06-2009 08:51 AM

 

Elected officials "save the day" with more random tax breaks, more cuts? — by Jessica Hays — last modified June-26-2009 12:10 PM

 

Central Kentucky poster making party! — by Ondine Quinn — last modified June-11-2009 05:42 PM

After their chapter development work team meeting, members of the central Kentucky chapter of KFTC made posters to carry on Lexington's 4th of July parade.

Appropriations and Revenue Committee Hearing on Tax Reform — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified June-04-2009 12:34 PM

 

KFTC member tells Kentucky Tonight how to move Kentucky forward — by Jessica Hays — last modified June-08-2009 12:43 PM

 

Kentucky has nearly $1 billion deficit. Help put tax reform on the agenda! — by Jessica Hays — last modified May-30-2009 11:02 PM

 

Cutting Education Spending is Cutting Future Economic Growth — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified April-01-2009 01:27 PM

This is data pulled together by the National Education Association.

Is this the plan to save the day? — by Dana Beasley Brown — last modified February-25-2009 12:10 PM

This op-ed by Economic Justice Committee member Dana Beasley Brown appeared in the Hardin County News-Enterprise.

Tax and budget bill is signed into law — by Jessica Hays — last modified February-13-2009 10:42 PM

 

News coverage from yesterday's press conference — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified February-04-2009 05:54 PM

 

EITC: Families and Kids Need This Legislation — by jerry — last modified February-04-2009 11:36 PM

 

Let's Fix Kentucky's Revenue System — by jerry — last modified February-04-2009 10:37 AM

 

Don't let closed doors keep you out. This is everyone's budget. — by Jessica Hays — last modified January-26-2009 03:15 PM

 

Call Today to Support Single-Payer Health Care! — by Jessica Hays — last modified January-15-2009 11:50 AM

 

A letter from Kentucky Single Payer Health — by Colette Henderson — last modified January-05-2009 10:19 PM

 

Public Meeting with the Public Service Commission — by Colette Henderson — last modified December-15-2010 04:50 PM

Meetings around rate increases proposed by LG&E

KFTC visits Beshear's town hall meeting in Hazard last week — by Colleen Unroe — last modified December-22-2008 08:52 PM

 

Governor proposals options for revenue crisis; forums planned — by Jessica Hays — last modified December-15-2008 08:00 AM

 

What would 4% cuts to our public investments mean? — by Jessica Hays — last modified December-10-2008 02:49 PM

 

State revenue shortfall grows to $454 million — by Jessica Hays — last modified December-02-2008 06:22 PM

 

Madison Chapter Meeting Pictures — by Dave Newton — last modified March-31-2009 01:25 AM

 

State energy plan proposal: a sustainable future or more dirty old power? — by jerry — last modified November-21-2008 01:38 PM

 

$294 Million General Fund Shortfall Predicted — by Jessica Hays — last modified October-31-2008 08:30 AM

 

Economy Top Issue in Kentucky — by Jessica Hays — last modified October-24-2008 02:19 PM

 

State revenue down. More cuts possible. Senate *still* balks at reforms. — by Jessica Hays — last modified October-14-2008 05:41 PM

 

The Financial Crisis - another look — by Fr. John S. Rausch — last modified November-18-2008 11:12 AM

While Wall Street was bundling subprime mortgages into collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) to spread their risk and collect the lucrative fees, the Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises (FAHE) was investing in people one homeowner at a time.

KFTC Voter Empowerment on the Front Page of the Harlan Daily Enterprise — by Dave Newton — last modified October-04-2008 03:54 AM

 

A conversation with a KFTC member/economist about the Wall Street Bailout — by Jessica Hays — last modified October-01-2008 10:46 AM

 

Update on the bail out — by Jessica Hays — last modified September-30-2008 10:25 AM

 

What do you think about the $700 billion Wall Street bail-out? — by Jessica Hays — last modified September-24-2008 02:53 PM

 

WKY Chapter speaks up for renters' rights and good government at public forum — by Jessica Hays — last modified November-11-2008 04:26 PM

 

Economic Hard Times Hitting Schools and Students — by Beth Bissmeyer — last modified October-30-2008 02:12 PM

 

More Kentuckians living in poverty — by Beth Bissmeyer — last modified October-30-2008 02:12 PM

 

Western Kentucky Chapter Insists on Answers — by Jessica Hays — last modified November-11-2008 04:26 PM

 

Need for revenue in the news — by Jessica Hays — last modified August-14-2008 12:57 PM

 

A couple links: KY by the numbers and Congress' ties to coal — by Beth Bissmeyer — last modified October-30-2008 02:12 PM

 

More cuts to education because of lack of revenue, leadership. — by Jessica Hays — last modified August-07-2008 03:02 AM

 

Budget Cuts Affecting Access to Higher Education — by Jessica Hays — last modified July-09-2008 02:36 PM

 

Budget cuts prevent environmental agencies from enforcing the law — by Lisa Abbott — last modified June-13-2008 04:26 PM

 

In the News: calls for a budget that works for Kentucky — by Jessica Hays — last modified June-04-2008 10:01 PM

 

Inadequate budget shutting door to more people, but the Senate gets a new lounge — by Jessica Hays — last modified May-29-2008 11:28 PM

 

KentuckyElection.org is online — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified November-11-2008 04:27 PM

 

KFTC Members Speak Out Against Irresponsible and Inadequate Budget — by Jessica Hays — last modified April-08-2008 03:47 PM

The state budget has breezed through the Senate (34-3), and slithered through the House (74-21). It now goes to the Governor. The Governor said earlier today that he might have to call a special session if Kentucky's revenue situation continues to worsen (receipts were lower than projected in March).

New Report on Wealth Inequality in the US — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-31-2008 01:05 PM

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities came out with a report yesterday about wealth inequality. Some of us were talking about how great it would be to make a visual of this in bts, but we're not even sure what kind of visual would work. These numbers are hard to compare.

Two bills need a push to get out of the House — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified March-18-2008 03:20 PM

 

House Passes Revenue Package, Some Funding Cuts Restored — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-13-2008 06:43 PM

 

HB 566 passes through committee — by Jessica Hays — last modified March-03-2008 03:00 PM

Bill would couple a refundable state Earned Income Tax Credit with a restored Estate Tax!

Rally for Higher Education in Frankfort — by Dave Newton — last modified February-20-2008 06:58 PM

 

Have you read the paper lately? — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified February-12-2008 07:51 PM

 

Rep Wayne's Op-Ed Supporting HB 262 — by Dave Newton — last modified February-03-2008 05:10 PM

 

KFTC's Economic Justice Lobby Day! — by Jessica Hays — last modified February-01-2008 06:21 PM

"We don't want Kentucky to fall backwards, with cuts to after school programs and community health centers! We want to move Kentucky Forward!"

Testimony on HB 262, the Kentucky Forward bill, heard before gaming subcommittee — by jerry — last modified January-23-2008 06:53 PM

 

Kentucky Forward Bill filed — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified January-14-2008 06:29 PM

 

Hurricane Katrina Survivors Need Our Support! — by Toby Wilcher — last modified December-18-2007 07:07 PM

Ask Senator Bunning to Support Senate Bill 1668!

The KEJA blog — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified December-12-2007 06:00 PM

 

UK Housing Problems on the Horizon — by Dave Newton — last modified November-28-2007 09:56 AM

 

The high price of being poor in Kentucky — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified November-11-2008 04:28 PM

 

Watch KFTC members testify about the need for Tax Reform in KY — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified September-07-2007 02:05 PM

 

Madison County member Sean Naylor speaks at the Workers' Rights Board — by Erik Hungerbuhler — last modified July-06-2007 05:43 PM

Jobs with Justice working with workers from the Toyota plant in Georgetown recently convened a meeting of the Kentucky Workers' Rights Board to publicly hear complaints from the workers and to give management and community members an opportunity to respond to the issues raised by the workers. Sean Naylor, a KFTC member from Madison County and student of public policy, spoke as a community member on the topic of tax incentives given to Toyota and their responsibility to give back to the community.