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Terri Johnson on August 12, 2025

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

Terri Johnson on June 12, 2025

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

Terri Johnson on May 29, 2025

KLC can help you dig into resources.

Michael Simon on May 9, 2025

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.

Terri Johnson on April 24, 2025

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

Terri Johnson on March 10, 2025

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

The Internal Revenue Service adjusted its mileage reimbursement rate for business for 2025 to $0.70 per mile.

Terri Johnson on January 2, 2025

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

Morgain Patterson on December 12, 2024

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

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.

Terri Johnson on October 9, 2025

Sixty Kentucky cemeteries currently participate in the Wreaths Across America program, including several that are city-run.

Whether cities need to pay employees for time offices are closed due to inclement weather depends on the employee's status and your city policy.

Terri Johnson on November 5, 2024

Three recent studies can help city officials understand their local housing.

Megan Griffith on October 22, 2024

Understanding the Kentucky Supreme Court’s recent decision in Shively Police Department v. Courier Journal, Inc regarding the application of certain law enforcement exemptions

Terri Johnson on July 30, 2025

The national program can help promote the care and management of public trees in your community.

State law requires employers give employees reasonable time off to vote, but there are some caveats.