Sarah Ehresman & Kathleen Bolter March 14, 2019 LMI KentuckianaWorks Explains: The Labor Force Participation Rate in Kentucky Sarah Ehresman & Kathleen Bolter March 14, 2019 LMI In this video, we explain what the labor force participation rate is, how Kentucky stacks up, and consider important factors influencing why Kentucky’s rate is lower than the nation’s.