Senate Democrats killed legislation Thursday that would have allowed voters a say in any proposal that would expand gambling in Kentucky. The measure needed 23 votes on the Senate floor to pass. It got only 21, all from Republicans. Sixteen Senate Democrats voted along party lines ...

Want a quick tax refund? File your federal return online and have the refund deposited directly into your bank account. The Internal Revenue Service launched its online filing system Friday with a promise that people who do their taxes electronically will get ...

Kentuckians will get their state income tax refunds on time despite financial problems that have forced cuts in government services, Gov. Steve Beshear said Monday. Beshear also said during a Capitol press conference that he has balanced the budget for the remainder of the fiscal year ...