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Utility Power Grid Resilience Grant
Kentucky Municipal Public Power Utilities: Grid Resilience Grant Funding Opportunity Announced by Kentucky Office of Energy Policy.
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Coleman Announces Second Round of Opioid Grants
Kentucky Cities and other entities can apply for a new round of funding from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (KYOAAC) starting Dec. 2, 2024.
Kentucky Official Elected to NLC Seat
The National League of Cities (NLC) elected Louisville Metro Councilmember Kevin Kramer its second vice president during a meeting on Saturday at its yearly City Summit.
Judge Strikes Down Overtime Exemption Regulation
On Friday, Nov. 15, a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the Department of Labor’s (DOL) April 2024 final overtime regulation, which increased the salary threshold for the “white-collar” overtime exemption under the...
Main Street Program Economic Impact Study Released
The Kentucky League of Cities has partnered with the Kentucky Main Street Program (KYMS) and Murray State University to create the 2023 Main Street Economic Impact Study.
Enjoy Kentucky’s Beautiful State Parks and get a Discount!
City employees receive deals for lodging at Kentucky’s parks.
Fort Wright Recertified as City of Ethics
The City of Fort Wright has once again earned the distinction of being a Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) Certified City of Ethics.
City Officials Orientation
Every election year, the Kentucky League of Cities travels the state offering City Officials Orientation (COO) sessions for newly elected and re-elected officials. The training is essential for building a strong foundation of knowledge about how c...
KLC Creates Economic Impact Study for City of Winchester
KLC developed an economic impact study for the City of Winchester to study the potential returns stemming from new development projects in the city.
Mayfield Breaks Ground on New City Hall, Police Station
A tornado outbreak devastated the City of Mayfield in 2021. The storms claimed the lives of 22 Mayfield residents and injured hundreds. Less than three years later, Mayfield Mayor and Kentucky League of Cities Executive Board member Kathy O’Nan sa...
Opioid Symposium Set for Oct. 21-22
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and the Kentucky Opioid Commission will host the 2024 Kentucky Opioid Symposium Oct. 21-22, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Experts, advocates, and practitioners wil...
State Surplus Equipment Auction Begins Oct. 14
?Kentucky city governments and officials can purchase surplus property from the Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet’s Division of Surplus Properties (DSP).
2024 KLC Award Winners
Winners of the 2024 KLC and LEAD Awards set the bar high for public service, embodying the spirit of Kentucky's cities and their unwavering drive for improvement.
New KLC Officers Sworn in
KLC swore in a new president, first vice president, and second vice president during the 2024 KLC Conference & Expo in Lexington.
Solid Waste Recycling Grants Available
?Kentucky cities can receive a share of approximately $58 million in grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Grant Workshops Open to Kentucky Cities
?Kentucky cities can sign up for grant writing workshops provided by Grant Ready Kentucky in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.
Bowling Green’s Brooks Named Fire Chief of the Year
Bowling Green Fire Department Chief Justin Brooks poses with Ke...
