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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.
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,
Paducah Certified as City of Ethics
Congratulations to the City of Paducah on being certified as a KLC City of Ethics.
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...
2024 Employee Recognition Calendar
The Kentucky League of Cities created a calendar of city-related recognition days, weeks, and months.
Disaster cleanup workshop offered
The Kentucky Division of Forestry is providing a workshop to educate municipalities on the steps to prepare for disaster cleanup.
Commonwealth Cleanup Fund Now Open for Applications
The Kentucky Brownfield Program is accepting applications for cleanup grant funding through the Cleaner Commonwealth Fund (CCF).
Community LEAP Grant
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is now taking applications for Communities LEAP (Local Energy Action Program) round 2.
Cities Have Power To Enact Local Burn Bans
Kentucky cities have an important tool to help prevent wildfires in addition to state burn bans. The state’s designated wildfire seasons run from Oct. 1 – Dec. 15, and Feb. 15 – April 30. During those times, Read More
Emergency Managers Can Apply for FEMA Fellowship Program
?Kentucky emergency managers can apply for FEMA’s 2024 Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship. The program is for executive-level leaders.
Kentucky From Above GIS Mapping Program Unveiled
City officials and those with agencies involved in city government can access the new geographic information system (GIS) mapping project called KyFromAbove.
KLC Disaster Preparedness & Response Handbook
The Kentucky League of Cities released a new publication to help cities and organizations that serve cities respond to and prepare for any disaster.
Kentucky Cities Can Apply for All-America City Award
Cities must submit a letter of intent to apply for the 2023 All-American City Award by Dec. 15, 2022. Applications are due Feb. 15, 2023.
New Resources for Coal Communities
Energy Communities IWG has two new resources to support communities navigating economic and energy transitions.
Quarterly Opioid Settlement Certifications Required
Cities are required to submit the KYOAAC Certification to the opioid abatement advisory commission each quarter, regardless of whether opioid monies are spent.
Funding available to clean up polluted water sources
?Cities can apply for grant funding through the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet for projects that help clean up polluted streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
