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Tax overhaul talk gains steam after gov.'s speech

2010-06-25T18:51:14Z

Ky. lawmakers say push for tax overhaul gaining steam since governor's speech, budget proposal

Gov. Steve Beshear's inclusion of $780 million in assumed revenue from video slot machines in his budget proposal has added fuel to talk of overhauling Kentucky's tax system as some lawmakers dismiss expanded gaming as a longshot.

Some Democrats and Republicans...

Ky. House speaker favors rollback of sales tax

2010-04-16T07:40:33Z

Reduction in sales tax, elimination of corporate income tax may be on the table in Kentucky

House Speaker Greg Stumbo said he'd like to see a rollback of Kentucky's sales tax to 5 percent and the elimination of the state's corporate income tax.

The Prestonsburg Democrat on Thursday told reporters that those are two of the options House lawmakers might be ask...

Ky. lawmakers prepare to tackle budget, gambling

2010-06-25T19:06:54Z

2 issues loom big as Ky. lawmakers return for start of 2010 legislative session

Lawmakers are scheduled to convene Tuesday for the start of a legislative session that will be overshadowed by a looming financial crisis and a continuing push to legalize casino-style gambling in Kentucky.

Kentucky faces a $1.5 billion shortfall over the next two years, and, with little sentiment for tax increases, pro-gambling forces are pushing the notion of putting video slot...

Kentucky's budget woes worsening in ailing economy

2010-04-16T08:22:38Z

Kentucky faces an additional $1.2 billion shortfall in the next budget cycle

Political leaders were sending mixed signals Tuesday about potential tax increases to offset an additional $1.2 billion revenue shortfall that could trigger severe cuts to government services and potential layoffs of state employees.

"I think the debate should continue about our entire taxing structure, the entire revenue streams in this state," said Kentucky Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jack Conway, right, shakes hands with Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear during a campaign stop in Bowling Green, Ky., Monday, Nov. 1, 2010. (AP Photo/The Daily News, ...

Kentucky Mine Accident

2010-06-26T10:24:14Z

Gov. Steve Beshear, right, and Carl Boone, left, of the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration, answer questions at a news conference Thursday, April 29, 2010, in Providence, Ky. (AP Photo/Daniel R. Patmore)

Governor Steve Beshear

2010-04-13T19:14:15Z

Governor Steve Beshear gave the State of the State address in a joint session on Wednesday February 5, 2009 in Frankfort, Kentucky.Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff

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nascar

2010-04-14T14:37:14Z

Governor Steve Beshear, sitting in an Indy car during a photo op for the media, announced today a bill that would try to attract a Nascar Sprint Cup to the Kentucky Speedway, owned by Bruton Smith, right, at the Capital in