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Raising The Bar: Kentucky's Real Budget Report

On Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005 partners in the Kentucky Economic Justice Alliance delivered the findings of a new report that highlights the need for Kentucky to invest almost $2 billion a year in new revenue to adequately support public schools, higher education, health care, criminal justice and other crucial state programs.

Press Release: KEJA calls on State Politicians to Enact Meaningful Tax Reform

Statements from KEJA Teleconference Speakers:

K. A. Owens, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC) Executive Committee member from Louisville
Debra Miller, Director of Public Policy with Kentucky Youth Advocates, Louisville
Toby Wilcher, KFTC member from Madison County
Erik Lewis, Community College Teacher & KFTC member from Rowan County

Photos of speakers accompany their statements. Contact Heather Mahoney for higher resolution versions.

Article on report release from KFTC's Balancing the Scales

Raising The Bar Executive Summary

Raising The Bar PDF of Full Report

For Further Information on Raising The Bar: Kentucky's Real Budget Report contact:

Heather Roe Mahoney
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth
274 Southland Dr., Unit #101
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 859 276-0563
hrmahoney at gmail.com

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