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Communications

How the Public Interprets 'No Comment'

New research suggests the phrase may carry more meaning with the public than many realize.

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Member Relations

Summer Brings Several Employee Recognition Opportunities

This summer, there are several city-related opportunities to recognize employees and promote awareness of important issues.

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Member Relations

Spring Brings Several Employee Recognition Opportunities

March, April, and May Employee Appreciation and Community Recognition Dates

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Legal

2026 Insurance Premium Tax Ordinance Deadline Notice

Each year, the Kentucky Department of Insurance (DOI) issues a notice to local governments of the deadline for submitting changes to local insurance premium tax ordinances.

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Member Relations

January and February Employee Appreciation Opportunities

There are several ways cities can recognize employees and promote community awareness during the first few months of the year.

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Legal

No More Pennies to Pinch After Production Ceases

Treasury ended the production of pennies late last year. The change may require cities to adopt a policy for symmetrical rounding.

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Legal

No Tax on Overtime: What Cities Must Do

Recent federal legislation creating a tax deduction for qualified overtime pay has generated significant questions from cities.

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Member Relations

University Tuition Discount Partnerships Through KLC

The Kentucky League of Cities offers two outstanding tuition discount programs for city officials, city employees, their spouses, and dependents.

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Member Relations

At Attention! Proper Flag Etiquette

Summertime includes a number of holidays that honor the flag but anytime is a good time for a refresher on proper flag etiquette.

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Member Relations

Summer Grant Deadlines Coming Up!

KLC can help you dig into resources.

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HR

Child Labor Laws and Summer Hiring

If your city is planning to hire teenagers for summer positions, it’s important to take a moment to review state and federal child labor laws.

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Member Relations

May is Mental Health Month – Access Free Resources

Mental Health America offers a free toolkit and other resources for any organization to review and use.

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Member Relations

Surplus Sources

Whether your city needs to post surplus property or is looking to buy, there are resources you may not have considered.

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Member Relations

2025 Employee Recognition Calendar and Sample Proclamations

KLC curated a calendar of city-related recognition days, weeks, and months to help cities recognize municipal employees and heighten health and safety.

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Legal

Notice to Mayors Action Needed

Mayors have a duty to distribute open records and open meetings publications to newly elected officials and newly appointed board or commission members.

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Legal

Reemployment of Retired Police Officers

Cities must file all required forms with the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority if rehiring retired police officers. Failure to do so could cause a serious financial issue.

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