Close to 30 organizations are calling upon the Kentucky General Assembly to put a pause on further reductions in the state income tax rate. It fell a half percentage point January first. On day one of the legislative session, speakers expressed concerns that future scheduled cuts could mean less state money for services. Erin Doherty Copeland is a psychotherapist and member of the Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. She said mental health services are already lacking.
“Studies have shown a relationship between financial and psychological distress. Financial related distress is associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and aggression among low-income individuals and families,” said Doherty Copeland.
