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National study calls into question Kentucky's ability to handle revenue decline

By Dan Modlin

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Bowling Green, Ky – The Pew Center on the States recently released a report comparing the economic challenges facing states to the critical revenue shortage in California. The study raised some serious questions about Kentucky's ability to deal with future revenue shortfalls. WKU Economics Professor Brian Strow says the Commonwealth owes too much money, and needs to take a serious look at how much it's spending. He spoke with our Dan Modlin.