State income tax reduction goes into effect today

Thursday, January 1 by Zac Oakes

The state’s income tax reduction officially goes into effect today. The state decreased its income tax rate from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. The latest census data shows the median household income in Russell County […]

Branscum expects lowering state income tax again to be key topic in upcoming legislative session

Wednesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

The 2026 Kentucky legislative session is just around the corner, with legislators scheduled to convene in Frankfort next Tuesday for Day 1 of the session. The main focal point will be on crafting the state’s […]

Senate approves bill to lower state income tax

Wednesday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Senate approved a bill yesterday that will lower the state income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. House Bill 1 passed through the Senate yesterday by a 34-3 vote. If signed by […]

Branscum discusses state income tax decrease bill

Tuesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

Last week, the Kentucky House of Representatives passed House Bill 1, which would lower the state income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. Representative Josh Branscum, a co-sponsor of the bill, was on Community […]

First steps taken in Frankfort to lower state income tax

Thursday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

The state income tax could drop by another half-percent. The Kentucky House Appropriations and Revenue Committee started the process of reducing the state income tax from 4% to 3.5% yesterday by approving House Bill 1 […]

Judge Executive’s office says income requirements for monthly commodities has changed

Monday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Judge Executive’s Office said income requirements for the monthly commodity giveaway at the Russell County Fairgrounds has changed. Those who may have previously not been eligible could now be eligible for this […]

New law lowering state income tax now in effect

Wednesday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

A new law lowering the state income tax is now in effect. Kentucky’s state income tax drops half-a-percent from last year, now at 4 percent. This is part of a bill passed in 2022 by […]

State fails to meet requirements to cut income tax again

Tuesday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky failed to meet the requirements to once again cut the state’s income tax. State Budget Director John Hicks said the state met only one of the two requirements set forth by the Kentucky Legislature […]

Russell Countians spend more than 11 percent of income on childcare

Friday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

New data from the U.S. Department of Labor revealed Russell County families pay more than 11 percent of their income toward childcare, higher than what is considered affordable by the Department for Health and Human […]

State legislature progressing toward lowering the income tax

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

With a 30-5 vote, the State Senate on Wednesday approved House Bill 1, which would reduce the state’s income tax rate, after supporters and opponents shared impassioned speeches on the chamber floor. Charles Baglan files […]

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State income tax reduction goes into effect today

Branscum expects lowering state income tax again to be key topic in upcoming legislative session

Senate approves bill to lower state income tax

Branscum discusses state income tax decrease bill

First steps taken in Frankfort to lower state income tax

Judge Executive’s office says income requirements for monthly commodities has changed

New law lowering state income tax now in effect

State fails to meet requirements to cut income tax again

Russell Countians spend more than 11 percent of income on childcare

State legislature progressing toward lowering the income tax

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

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