In discussing possible uses of the federal aid, Hicks told lawmakers: “They’re permitting state government to kind of serve in a role that sometimes the federal government plays, which is direct assistance to business and individuals as a result of the impact of COVID-19.”
Federal virus relief expected to send billions to Kentucky
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"This revenue growth has occurred in spite of the fact that almost all of the previously existing federal relief had expired months ago," Hicks said.
Kentucky reports higher tax collections in January
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