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Medical Cannabis Informational Meeting

Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program Executive Director Sam Flynn will join city officials to provide an overview of the program and discuss local government options.

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Energy Webinar Set for March 6

Kentucky cities can participate in a webinar to help them prepare for economic and social changes from the energy transition or any major economic shift.

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Code Enforcement Trainings Coming to a City Near You!

The Kentucky League of Cities is conducting regional code enforcement seminars in three locations across Kentucky in March and April. These one-day seminars are designed to provide legal and practical training for code enforcement officers on vari...

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Alcohol Regulatory Fee Guidance

The KLC Municipal Law Department would like to remind cities of the restrictions surrounding the collection and expenditure of the alcohol regulatory fee.

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2024 Wage & Salary Survey Requests

KLC is asking that member cities return this year's Wage & Salary Survey by Feb. 16, 2024.

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NEW Kentucky G.R.A.N.T. Program Workshops Scheduled

Kentucky cities in 95 counties can apply for the Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation (G.R.A.N.T.) Program to help fund federal grant match requirements.

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DOI Deadline for New Tax Ordinances

The Kentucky Department of Insurance is reminding cities that all new Local Government Premium Tax ordinances must be filed with the state 100 days prior to the fiscal year.

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Addressing the Gap: Kentucky’s Housing Supply Special Series

The Kentucky League of Cities and its partners the Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) and the Kentucky Affordable Housing Coalition (KAHC) collaborated to offer a series of learning events to continue the conversation on housing in Kentucky. The t...

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Composting/Recycling Grant Application Now Open

Cities interested in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Division of Waste Management Kentucky Pride Fund grants have until April 1 to apply.

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Application Period Open for AMLER Grant

Appalachian cities can apply for 2024 Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grants through April 8.

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Comprehending Compensatory Time

Compensatory time is a practice that allows employers to offer paid time off in lieu of overtime pay.

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KLC Seeking Nominees for State Boards

The Kentucky League of Cities has the statutory responsibility to recommend members for appointment to several state boards, commissions, task forces, and work groups.

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IRS Raises Standard Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2024

Cities that use the IRS rate to reimburse employees and elected officials for mileage should know that the IRS raised the standard mileage reimbursement rate effective Jan. 1,

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Paducah Certified as City of Ethics

Congratulations to the City of Paducah on being certified as a KLC City of Ethics.

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EKU Tuition Discount Extended to Spouses & Dependents

KLC is thrilled to announce a new pilot program with Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) that provides city officials, employees, and their spouses and dependents an opportunity to further their education at a discount. Key Highlight...

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2024 Employee Recognition Calendar

The Kentucky League of Cities created a calendar of city-related recognition days, weeks, and months.

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