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Housing affordability remains one of the most pressing challenges in Kentucky, driven largely by supply constraints that stem from local zoning practices, permitting delays, and regulatory uncertainty. In recent sessions, […]

Occupational licensing is a hidden driver of higher costs and reduced opportunity in Kentucky. While licensing is intended to protect public safety, many requirements go far beyond what is necessary […]

Energy affordability remains a major factor in the cost of living, and Kentucky’s current system relies heavily on regulated utility structures that limit competition and reduce incentives for efficiency. As […]

Kentucky’s regulatory environment imposes cumulative costs on businesses, workers, and consumers that are rarely evaluated after initial enactment. While the state already requires regulations to sunset after seven years, agencies […]

Property taxes are a growing concern for Kentucky homeowners, particularly as rising property values can lead to higher tax bills even when tax rates remain unchanged. This dynamic often results […]

Kentucky has made progress in reducing its income tax burden, but residents and businesses still face higher taxes than many competing states. Long-term affordability requires continuing to move toward a […]

Healthcare affordability continues to be a challenge for Kentucky families, driven in part by policies that limit competition and restrict the entry of new providers. These constraints reduce supply and […]

Kentucky’s economy benefits from a flexible labor market, but that flexibility is increasingly threatened by efforts to expand collective bargaining authority and impose rigid employment structures. Without reform, local labor […]