Welcome to the Kentucky Association of State Employees' website. For 27 years, KASE has represented the rights of Kentucky's state employees through advocacy, legislative action, legal representation and sound counsel. We serve our members and would love to serve all state employees, and we would love to represent you. To learn more about us, please take a moment to read a brief message from our president, Lee A. Jackson.

Furlough Court Decision

Lexington Herald-Leader Furlough Days 

Lexington Herald-Leader Opinion-Furloughs

State Employee Furloughs Lexington Herald-Leader

State Employee Furloughs Courier Journal

Retirement Funding

KERS Asset/Liability Study

Kentucky State Parks Financial and Operations Strategic Plan

Gov. Steve Beshear vetoed 19 provisions of HB-1 (The Budget Bill) passed during the 2010 Special Sessions, including Part IV Section 9 The Public Employee Health Coverage Program. The Personnel Cabinet now has the responsibility to develope a plan consistant with the funding levels prescribed in the budget. See Page 7-8 of the Governor's veto message at the link below.

Governor's Veto Message of HB 1 

Update KASE Membership Contact Information