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How Kentucky’s unemployment system let pandemic overpayments slip through
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How Kentucky’s unemployment system let pandemic overpayments slip through

  • Valerie Chinn
  • Updated Mar 13, 2026

Audits revealed major problems with Kentucky's unemployment system during COVID-19, and now thousands of people are being told to repay benefits years later.

Kentucky awards contract to replace unemployment insurance system that struggled during the pandemic
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Kentucky awards contract to replace unemployment insurance system that struggled during the pandemic

  • By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press
  • May 25, 2024

The state Education and Labor Cabinet reached an agreement this week. 

Kentucky unemployment rates have grown in 112 counties, new data shows
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Kentucky unemployment rates have grown in 112 counties, new data shows

  • Updated Mar 28, 2024

Last month, the unemployment rate for the state was 5.1%, compared to the nation's 4.2% rate, according to the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

Gov. Beshar touts record-low jobless rate as general election campaign begins
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Gov. Beshar touts record-low jobless rate as general election campaign begins

  • By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press
  • May 19, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's jobless rate sank to its lowest level ever last month, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday in touting …

Changes to Kentucky unemployment benefits start Sunday
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Changes to Kentucky unemployment benefits start Sunday

  • Updated Jan 1, 2023

Since its creation in 1938, Kentucky unemployment insurance was available for up to 26 weeks — or half a year.

Kentucky unemployment benefits cut in half starting in January, other changes
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Kentucky unemployment benefits cut in half starting in January, other changes

  • Monica Harkins
  • Updated Dec 8, 2022

An overhaul of Kentucky's unemployment system goes into effect next month, with benefits being cut nearly in half.

Eastern Kentucky residents impacted by flooding can seek disaster unemployment aid
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Eastern Kentucky residents impacted by flooding can seek disaster unemployment aid

  • Aug 5, 2022

It is not necessary to apply in person.

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As school year ends, Louisville area employers looking to hire students
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As school year ends, Louisville area employers looking to hire students

  • Dakota Sherek
  • Updated May 24, 2022

Schools are almost out and summer is around the corner, which means seasonal employers are hiring.

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Kentucky to create a mobile unemployment office
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Kentucky to create a mobile unemployment office

  • Updated May 11, 2022

Kentucky Labor Cabinet Secretary Jamie Link said the mobile office will allow officials to help Kentuckians during future disasters. 

Indiana attorney general recovers $3.3 million from unemployment scammers
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Indiana attorney general recovers $3.3 million from unemployment scammers

  • Travis Ragsdale
  • Updated Feb 18, 2022

The money was primarily taken by scammers who were able to obtain social security numbers on the dark web, Attorney General Todd Rokita said in a press release. 

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