Janet Harrah

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

Kentucky’s economy isn’t just about exports—imports play a huge role too. Over the past five years, the state has imported nearly $360 billion in goods. Who are our top trade partners? Find out here: https://t.co/JsCaS6qPaZ

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

I’m happy to share my latest article, Uncovering Kentucky’s fastest-growing areas, published on LINK NKY. Read the full article here: https://t.co/hOgFQ465wy. @nkucob, @Linknky

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

@nkucob @BE_NKY Thank you for highlighting our research! At CEAD, we're dedicated to helping our local community navigate economic data and make informed decisions. We're proud to support and empower our community with the insights they need.

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

In 2023, 1.097M workers aged 16+ in Kentucky were paid hourly; 14K earned at or below $7.25/hr. excluding overtime, tips, or commissions. Most minimum wage workers are young, with little variation by sex or race. #MinimumWage #Kentucky

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

Getting ready for graduation. #GoBigRed

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

Check out my latest article: Revolutionizing Diversity Data: OMB's Latest Race and Ethnicity Standards Shake Up Data Collection https://t.co/a2LHXiCbKT via @LinkedIn

[Abdullah Al Bahrani | Economist @EconWithDrA]

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, @BE_NKY and @GrowCincyUSA . Your support makes this experience possible and underscores your integral role in fostering economic development and growth in our community.

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

@EconWithDrA @jenialbahrani @nkucob @learn_withDemo Happy to be included in such an accomplished group!

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

@jenialbahrani @nkychamber @NKYChamberWI @ThomasMoreKY @ThomasMoreAlum Well deserved. Congratulations

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

@EconWithDrA @nkucob Thanks for the invitation. I always enjoy interacting with our students.

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

@EconWithDrA Not the NFL. We will be watching college football-Iowa vs. Nebraska. Go Big Red!

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

@BE_NKY @clbesl Well deserved! Congratulations on the new role.

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

According to BLS, there were 1.061 million workers paid by the hour in Kentucky in 2022. Of those paid by the hour, 12,000 earn at or below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 representing 1.1% of the state’s workforce.

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

@EconWithDrA Congratulations Grace! Well deserved.

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

@JohnMStantonIII John, the Census Bureau does not provide the same level of detail for counties, but here is what they do have:

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

New Census Data on Residents by State of Birth released today. Of the current 4.5 M Kentucky residents, 3 M or 67.2% were born in Kentucky.
So where were the other 1.5 million born? Ohio, a foreign country, Indiana, Tennessee, and Illinois round out the top 5 states.

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

Join me on July 21st for a Midsummer Economic Update. Register today: https://t.co/N0XG8W7iog @nkucob @DrAAlBahrani @HHassabelnaby

[Janet Harrah @JanetHarrah1]

@DrAAlBahrani Good explanation of the changes. Do you think this is good public policy?