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Faculty Senate. President’s Report. October 6, 2010. Update. Frankfort/Economic update Employment Medicaid – Session 7 Strategies Capital Campaign TIF Searches “On the Road Again”. We know that nationally times have been unprecedented.
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Faculty Senate President’s Report October 6, 2010
Update • Frankfort/Economic update • Employment • Medicaid – Session • 7 Strategies • Capital Campaign • TIF • Searches • “On the Road Again”
We know that nationally times have been unprecedented * Lowest level during the current recession. The next two quarters (2009: III and IV) have been positive. Sources: NBER, BEA, and BLS.
The economy has lost momentum – but should avoid a “double dip” Accelerated growth first half of the year. Inventory build up Consumer is saving – long term a good thing Business also cautious - cost containment – not adding workers Slow/very slow recovery National Economic Thoughts
Kentucky Employment Nonfarm employment in thousands 6
Kentucky Economy: Manufacturing – Our Bread and Butter (in thousands) 7
Legislative Session • Is there ever a short session? • An election year! • Medicaid is still hemorrhaging • Federal help less than expected 8
Rebate/expand Siemens e.g. Shelby Campus Discussion continues as does the war Lots of promise Record year again, but… Kentucky Trailer’s next
Tax Increment Financings HSC TIF Kentucky Trailer
Other Strategies • ULF • Loan • Change in payout policy • Things we are beginning to talking about • Enhanced sponsorships
Searches • EVPHS • EVPR&I