Most Recent Blog Entries

Nearly 113,000 Kentuckians filed for unemployment in one week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt the national, state, and local economies.

Layoffs are always a difficult decision for a city to have to make but can become necessary.

KY cities could lose as much as $1 billion in tax revenues in Fiscal Year 2021, based on worst-case scenarios presented by the U.S. Treasury.

Morgain Patterson on March 20, 2020

Municipal utilities are ceasing water shutoffs and reconnecting service to customers in an effort to address the public health emergency.

Morgain Patterson on March 17, 2020

It is important to educate yourself and to confirm any information you receive with verified resources.

Animal control in a city is an issue that leads to many questions from our members, especially in cities where there is no city animal control officer.

The best way to encourage citizen involvement is through personal contact.

Some simple rules can keep city meetings drama-free.

Improving Hiring Practices in 2020: Applications are not one-size-fits-all

Grant funding for cities may never be more important than it is now. Attention to detail when completing applications makes a big difference.

Many cities find out the hard way, that the cost of accumulated unused leave time at termination can be extremely high.

Doing a new year clean? Make sure you know what to keep.

Terri Johnson on October 13, 2020

Five tips to elevate your city's social media engagement.

To manage your time, start with your emails.

A step-by-step guide to handle vacancies and appointments.

All employers, and public employers specifically, have additional legal considerations when it comes to preparing for the holidays.