Policy Notes

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. A subscription for Policy Notes is free so please just advise us of your complete mailing address if you would like a hard copy sent to you and your e-mail address if you want us to advise you electronically as new Policy Notes are published. Please complete the online request form and mark the “Policy Notes” check box. Thank you.

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2010

BLUEDOT.GIF (801 bytes)

Maximizing Returns on Educational Investments by Reducing Obstacles (PDF)
Technical Details (PDF)
(Number 32, March 2010)

The Long-Term Decline in Kentucky General Fund Revenue Buoyancy (PDF)
(Number 31, March 2010)

2009

BLUEDOT.GIF (801 bytes)

Rising Obesity Rates Exacting Huge Economic Toll (PDF)
(Number 30, October 2009)

Kentucky’s Undocumented Population (PDF)
(Number 29, May 2009)

Trends in Postsecondary School Attendance, Kentucky and the United States, 1993-97 to 2003-07 (PDF)
Technical Details (PDF)
(Number 28, May 2009)

Kentucky Ranks 35th on Education Index (PDF)
Technical Details (PDF)
(Number 27, April 2009)

2008

BLUEDOT.GIF (801 bytes)

Reducing Obstacles Will Yield Even Higher Academic Returns to Educational Investments (PDF)
Technical Details (PDF)
(Number 26, April 2008)

2007

BLUEDOT.GIF (801 bytes)

Class Size in Kentucky (PDF)
Appendix (PDF)
(Number 25, November 2007)

Preschool in Kentucky: Current Status and Future Trends (PDF)
(Number 24, October 2007)

An Index of Kentucky’s Educational Progress (PDF)
Appendix (PDF)
(Number 23, October 2007)

Teacher Pay for Performance Gaining Ground (PDF)
(Number 22, October 2007)

Oral Health: An Update (PDF)
(Number 21, September 2007)

2006

BLUEDOT.GIF (801 bytes)

Future Obesity and Smoking Rates (HTML) or (PDF)
Technical Details (PDF)
(Number 20, March 2006)

Future Transportation Issues (HTML) or (PDF)
Technical Details (PDF)
(Number 19, January 2006)

2005

BLUEDOT.GIF (801 bytes)

Policy Options for Future Economic Development (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 18, May 2005)

2004 BLUEDOT.GIF (801 bytes)

Three Future Scenarios Show Potential Economic Benefits of Rising Rates of Postsecondary Educational Attainment (HTML) or (PDF)
Appendix (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 17, October 2004)

Parental Involvement in Education: A Public Good by Private Means (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 16, September 2004)

The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003: A Six-Month Progress Report (HTML) or (PDF)
Technical Details (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 15, July 2004)

2003

Retirement Systems Will Require a Bigger Share of State Funds (HTML) or (PDF)
Technical Details (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 14, October 2003)

Online Government Use Growing Rapidly (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 13, June 2003)

Future Impact of Nursing Shortage Uncertain Here (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 12, June 2003)

2002

Experience with Elder-Care Services Diminishes Satisfaction (HTML) or (PDF)
Technical Details (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 11, June 2002)

Enhancing the Promise of Online Education in Kentucky (HTML) or (PDF)
Technical Details (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 10, May 2002)

Digital Divide Persists Despite Rising Technology Use (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 9, April 2002)

2001

Revenue Modernization and Future Education Expenditures (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 8, November 2001)

Are Technology Investments Yielding Dividends for Kentucky Students? (HTML) or (PDF)
Technical Details (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 7, October 2001)

Prescription Drug Coverage for Seniors (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 6, August 2001)

Are Kentuckians Financially Prepared for Retirement? (HTML) or (PDF)
Technical Details (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 5, August 2001)

Anticipating Future Needs for Long-Term Care (HTML) or (PDF)
Technical Details (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 4, June 2001)

Kentucky’s Brain Drain Unplugged (HTML) or (PDF)
Technical Details (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 3, June 2001)

Meeting the Cost of Managing Solid Waste (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 2, May 2001)

Do Students Work Too Much? (HTML) or (PDF)
Technical Details (HTML) or (PDF)
(Number 1, May 2001)