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New tools help cities take realistic look at homelessness

KLC is pleased to launch two powerful new tools for cities and communities interested in taking a realistic look at affordable housing and its link to homelessness.

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KLC Committee Seeks Board Nominations

The KLC Nominating Committee is accepting names for KLC officers and the Executive Board.

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New Transient Room Tax Legislation: Action Needed

Effective Jan. 1, 2023, cities that impose a transient room tax for a tourist and convention commission can assess it on rental accommodations through online travel companies.

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LEAD Award Deadline Aug. 1

The Kentucky League of Cities is accepting nominations for the 2022 LEAD Award until August 1.

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New Critical Incident Leave for Police and Fire

The General Assembly passed House Bill 562 in the 2022 legislative session.

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New Affordable Housing and Homelessness Tools for Cities

KLC will launch an important new tool for cities and communities interested in taking a realistic look at affordable housing and its link to homelessness.

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Forestry Grants Available to Small Cities – Due April 5

Kentucky cities can apply for funding from the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Assistance Program.

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Economic Development Grants Available to Cities

The Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) and Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED) will provide Kentucky Product Development Initiative grants.

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IRS Announces Rare Mid-Year Standard Mileage Increase

The Internal Revenue Service announced a rare mid-year increase on the standard mileage rate for business use of an employee's vehicle.

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City Representatives Needed for State Boards

KLC is seeking recommendations for city representatives a state board and executive committee.

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KLC Women’s Lunchtime Series Begins in July

The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) is following up on the success of our inaugural Women in City Government Summit in March. We are keeping the momentum going with a new networking series designed for women by women. Summit speaker Dr. Janelle Mc...

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Safe Streets and Roads Grant Application Open

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) published on Monday the notice of funding opportunity for the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program.

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New Grant Program Available for Gas Utilities

The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced Tuesday that cities operating natural gas utilities could benefit from a share of $1 billion over the next five years. The funding will ...

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Reverse Salt Auction Delayed to June

The 2022 reverse salt auction originally scheduled for May has been postponed to June.

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Wage and Salary Report Now Available

The 2022 Wage and Salary Survey of Kentucky Cities report is now available to KLC member city officials!

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New Attorney General Guidance on Open Records/Open Meetings

The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General issued the Attorney General Advisory: Changes to the Open Records Act and Open Meetings Act.

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