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Kentucky lawmakers have advanced a continuation budget as they head into a three-week long break during this year’s legislative session.

The Kentucky House of Representatives quickly advanced budget bills that continue state spending at current levels.

Beshear unveiled his proposal for how the state should spend its money over the next year, but the legislature weighs in next.

Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration says federal assistance led to higher-than expected tax revenues during the coronavirus pandemic.

Data reveal the outlines of mammoth losses that economists and local leaders expect the coronavirus to have on state and municipal budgets.

A pension bill that is expected to rise and eat up more of the city's budget over the next several years is a primary driver in Louisville's search for new tax revenue.

Pension plans in Hawaii and Rhode Island have successfully used surplus money to increase their funding levels.

The measure raises base daily fees by $5 across the 10 courses, most of which have failed to break even or make a profit in recent years.

A plan to allow public golf courses to raise greens fees and implement dynamic pricing will likely face a Metro Council vote Thursday.

A common complaint from local officials is the way state law constrains which taxes they can levy.