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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.

Terri Johnson on June 28, 2024

A new KLC program provides municipal utilities focused lobbying, training, networking, events management, and access to KLC staff and resources.

Terri Johnson on May 24, 2024

Abandoned Properties Can Be Diamonds in the Rough.

Terri Johnson on April 29, 2024

As employers, cities can help raise awareness during May and throughout the year of the important role mental health plays in our lives.

Terri Johnson on April 10, 2024

Utilize Grants and Apply to be A Tree City USA®

Terri Johnson on April 2, 2024

The Kentucky Brownfield Program (KBP) created a new tool to help city officials understand how vacant, abandoned, and underutilized properties can offer opportunities.

Michael Simon on February 18, 2026

The Department for Local Government (DLG) recently increased the maximum mayor and legislative body member pay for 2025.

Terri Johnson on February 8, 2024

Preparation and Planning Go a Long Way to Success

The KLC Municipal Law Department discusses city fraternization policies and the very real liability concerns that romance in the workplace can pose.

Terri Johnson on January 16, 2024

Grants Can Help Cities Clean Up

As we flip the calendar to 2024, here are a few areas where your human resources professional may want to take action in January so that the New Year begins smoothly.