FUTA Surtax Set to Expire June 30
Information obtained from the AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION states that the 0.2% Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) surtax is set to expire on June 30, 2011. The permanent gross FUTA tax rate is 6.0%. The 0.2% surtax was added in 1976 and has been in effect since then. The last time it was extended was from January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, under the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. Before expiration of the 0.2% surtax, the net FUTA tax employers pay …

Third quarter growth of the state’s General Fund in fiscal year 2011 was strong, with $113.6 million in growth in May alone, a state budget official told a legislative committee today.

Greg Harkenrider with the State Budget Director’s Office told the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue that General Fund growth was 17.8 percent in May.

Placement agents have not presented a financial drain on the state employee pension system, but present numerous issues to address, state Auditor Crit Luallen told a panel of lawmakers one day after publicly releasing her office’s findings.

The audit made 92 recommendations in three areas: the use of placement agents, internal audit procedures, and general governance and operations.

East Logan Water District provides a great example of utilizing a national event to promote its utility. May 1 – 7, 2011 was National Drinking Water Week and East Logan Water District celebrated the event with an educational presentation on water conservation for all 3rd grade students at Chandlers and Lewisburg Elementary Schools in Logan County. “National Drinking Water Week is a perfect time to educate children about their water supply in an atmosphere of fun,” says Jana Hanks. “East Logan celebrates water by recognizing the essential role it …

Wastewater treatment and collection systems licenses expire on June 30, 2011.  Contact the Division of Compliance Assistance, Operator Certification Section, with your renewal questions (Phone: 800.926.8111) or link to the site below for additional information.
How do I renew my license?  http://dca.ky.gov/certification/Pages/renewal.aspx

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Representatives Mica (FL) and Rahall (WV) introduced legislation to restrict EPA’s powers under the CWA, especially when intervening with state oversight programs. The bill prohibits EPA from withdrawing approval of a state water quality permitting program under the NPDES program, or from limiting federal financial assistance for the state program, on the basis that EPA disagrees with the state regarding a water quality standard that a state has adopted and EPA has approved, or the implementation of any federal guidance that …

East Logan Water District, in it’s on-going service to provide exceptional water service to its customers, makes a generous contribution to it’s community, from the heart you might say, of providing two life saving devices known as AED’s or Automated External Difubulators for use by the Auburn Fire Department.
“The units will be available for use at both the Auburn and Chandlers Fire Departments. There was one unit in Auburn, but it had to be shuffled between Auburn and Chandlers. These units will greatly …

LEXINGTON, Ky., (May 11, 2011) – Linda Bridwell, director of water quality and environmental compliance for Kentucky American Water, has been awarded the 2011 Lyle V. A. Sendlein Award for Water Practice by the Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute. The award is named for Dr. Lyle Sendlein, who served as executive director of KWRRI from 1992 to 1998.
The award recognizes Bridwell for the leadership and dedication she has demonstrated in addressing Central Kentucky’s water supply deficit. She received the award at the KWRRI Annual Symposium …

Over the past two weeks, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash flooding have hit many areas of the state, causing rising waters, infrastructure damage and dangerous roads. In response to these storms, Gov. Beshear declared a state of emergency on April 25 to allow local officials immediate access to state resources to assist in public safety and recovery efforts.