About the Center

Press Releases

In response to the growing need for timely, accessible information for policymakers and the general public, the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center has launched a new publication. Policy Notes are short, targeted occasional papers on issues at the forefront of the public policy agenda. They will provide policymakers and citizens with some background information on timely topics, as well as trends, options, and innovations.

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2010

Prescription Painkillers New Drug of Choice
April 7, 2010

2009

John Chowning and Lindy Casebier to Lead Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board
November 4, 2009

Romano L. Mazzoli to Receive the 2009 Hellard Award
September 24, 2009

2009 Hellard Award Nominations Sought
August 19, 2009

2008

Center Releases Report on Kentucky’s Future
December 31, 2008

Reginald Meeks and John Chowning to Lead Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board
November 25, 2008

Sally Brown to Receive the 2008 Hellard Award
October 29, 2008

2008 Hellard Award Nominations Sought
August 5, 2008

Reducing Obstacles Will Yield Even Higher Academic Returns to Educational Investments
April 22, 2008

2007

Jeff Jobe and Reginald Meeks to Lead Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board
November 20, 2007

Education Conference to Be Streamed Live on the Web
November 7, 2007

John R. Hall to Receive the Vic Hellard Jr. Award for Public Service
October 29, 2007

Education Index Shows Measurable Gains
October 12, 2007

Tune in to “Measures and Milestones” on KET
March 26, 2007

Report Outlines Trends and Issues Affecting Kentucky’s Future
January 4, 2007

2006

Sylvia Lovely to Receive the Vic Hellard Jr. Award for Public Service
October 17, 2006

Incorrect Data Inflates Hispanic Graduates Projection
July 31, 2006

Brian Van Horn Named Chair of the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board
January 23, 2006

2005

William H. Hintze, Jr. 2005 Hellard Award Winner
October 24, 2005

2005 Hellard Award Nominations Sought
July 14, 2005

States Creating Anti-Spam Registries Should Expect Extra Spam
May 25, 2005

2004

Robert M. (Mike) Duncan 2004 Hellard Award Winner
October 21, 2004

Study Shows Federal Law to Block “Spam” Ineffective
July 13, 2004

New “State of the Commonwealth Index” Shows Measurable Progress
June 30, 2004

2003

Walter A. Baker, the Consummate “Public Man,” to Receive the Hellard Award for Public Service
October 20, 2003

Report Outlines Trends and Issues That Will Dominate the Future Agenda
January 10, 2003

2002

Hellard Award Presented
November 21, 2002

Survey Measures Kentuckians’ Response to 9/11
September 5, 2002

Center Report Assesses Progress, Gauges Public Opinion on 26 Goals for Kentucky’s Future
June 21, 2002

Report on Kentucky High Schools Released
April 18, 2002

2001

Hellard Award Presented
November 14, 2001

High School Students "Talk Back" in New Center Report
October 31, 2001

Conference to Examine Kentucky’s Fiscal Future
September 28, 2001

All Kentuckians Gain from Higher Education, Study Shows
June 27, 2001

Revenue Implications Grow as More Kentuckians Shop Online
February 22, 2001

Report Outlines Trends and Issues That Will Dominate the Future Agenda
January 5, 2001

2000

Hellard Award Presented
November 14, 2000

Conference to Explore Future Challenges
November 1, 2000

Kentucky’s Income Gap Increases for the Third Year in a Row
October 19, 2000

CATS taken seriously by most students
October 11, 2000

Majority of Kentuckians Online But Divide Remains
August 23, 2000

Hellard Award Nominations Sought
July 21, 2000

Report Gauges Progress and Public Opinion on Goals for the State’s Future
April 3, 2000

1999

Report Finds Internet Sales Likely to Further Erode Sagging State Revenues
December 30, 1999

Hellard Award Presented
November 18, 1999

What Next for Kentucky Health Care?
November 16, 1999

Center Report Presents Scenarios for Improving Child Care in Kentucky
October 14, 1999

Education, Nontraditional Jobs Key to Future of Women in Kentucky, Center Report Finds
April 6, 1999

Report Examines KERA Goal for Teacher Quality in the Commonwealth
March 8, 1999

Report Outlines Trends and Issues That Will Dominate the Future Agenda
January 8, 1999

1998

Hellard Award Presented to Joseph W. Kelly
November 17, 1998

Conference to Engage Citizens in Discussions of the Leadership Challenge Ahead
November 4, 1998

Report on Kentucky’s Civil Society Examines Impact of Leadership Training, Government Support, and Funding
November 2, 1998

Computer Access Inches Upward, Internet Use Soars in State
July 20, 1998

Report Calls for an Entrepreneurial Approach to Development
June 9, 1998

Long-Term View Looks Pretty Good to Most Kentuckians
May 21, 1998

Center Finds Evidence of Abundant Small Business Capital
February 24, 1998

Center Releases Study of WWW Business in Kentucky
February 20, 1998

State Health Care Leaders: Access Will Top Public Agenda
January 22, 1998

1997

Center Releases Study of Technology Use in Kentucky
December 17, 1997

Center Asks Citizens Where We Stand
December 5, 1997

Hellard Award to be Presented
November 20, 1997

Conference to Explore Citizen Engagement and Benchmarking
November 7, 1997

Test Your IQ on Kentucky’s Future
June 23,1997

Vic Hellard, Jr. Award Established
May 16, 1997

Do You Have the Right Stuff to be Governor?
February 25, 1997

1996

Report Explores the Frontier of the Future
December 31, 1996

Exploring the Frontier of the Future
October 14, 1996

Kentucky Parents Involved In Education
September 3, 1996

Survey Suggests Kentuckians Have Strong Sense of Community
August 1, 1996

If You Build It, Will They Come?
July 15, 1996

1993

Introducing Mike Childress and Kentucky Outlook Project