Most Recent Blog Entries
Honor Veterans in Your Local Cemetery with Wreaths Across America
Terri Johnson on November 20, 2024
Fifty-three Kentucky cemeteries currently participate in the Wreaths Across America program, including several that are city-run.
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Closing the Office During Inclement Weather
Chris Johnson on November 14, 2024
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.
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2024 Local Housing Data Available for Cities
Terri Johnson on November 5, 2024
Three recent studies can help city officials understand their local housing.
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Law Enforcement Exemptions Under the Kentucky Open Records Act
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
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Enhancing Your Community with the Tree City USA Program
Terri Johnson on September 13, 2024
The national program can help promote the care and management of public trees in your community.
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Employee Voting Time Off
Chris Johnson on August 22, 2024
State law requires employers give employees reasonable time off to vote, but there are some caveats.
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Program Brings New Focus on Municipal Utilities
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.
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Funding for Brownfield Redevelopment
Terri Johnson on May 24, 2024
Abandoned Properties Can Be Diamonds in the Rough.
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May is Mental Health Month – Access Free Resources
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.
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Trees As City Assets
Terri Johnson on April 10, 2024
Utilize Grants and Apply to be A Tree City USA®
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New “How To” Guide for Brownfield Redevelopment
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.
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DLG Updates COLA for Mayor/Legislative Body
Michael Simon on April 3, 2024
The Department for Local Government (DLG) recently increased the maximum mayor and legislative body member pay for 2024.
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Practical Tips for Successful Grant Applications
Terri Johnson on February 8, 2024
Preparation and Planning Go a Long Way to Success
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Love in the Workplace
Chris Johnson on February 1, 2024
The KLC Municipal Law Department discusses city fraternization policies and the very real liability concerns that romance in the workplace can pose.
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Cigarette Butts: Small Items That Become Big Litter
Terri Johnson on January 16, 2024
Grants Can Help Cities Clean Up
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New Year Human Resources Housekeeping
Chris Johnson on December 21, 2023
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.
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