Senate Announces Committee Chairs, Vice-Chairs Ahead of 2023 Session
Several new faces will be sworn into the Kentucky state Senate when lawmakers begin the 2023 legislative session on January 3, meaning several shifts in…
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Two Republicans enter 2023 race for state treasurer
On Thursday, OJ Oleka announced he will run as for treasurer as a Republican. Oleka is the former president of the Association of Independent Kentucky…
New report explains the ins-and-outs of law to reduce income taxes in Kentucky
Understanding and following through on a key state tax change recently implemented by Kentucky lawmakers is the subject of a new report from the Kentucky…
Kentucky House Announces Committee Chairmanships
On Wednesday afternoon Kentucky’s House Leadership announced who would be leading the legislative committees going into the 2023 General Assembly. “This is a tremendously talented…
Dr. Kim Schatzel named new president of the University of Louisville
On Wednesday morning, the University of Louisville (UofL) announced Dr. Kim Schatzel of Townson University will serve as the new president of the institution. The…
Kentucky Chamber Foundation Opens Applications for Fair Chance Academy to Help Employers Foster Transformational Employment Opportunities
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen and grow Kentucky’s workforce through fair chance hiring, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Workforce Recovery Program is opening applications…
Rep. Russell Webber Presented with 2022 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
Rep. Russell Webber was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in November by Kentucky Chamber Chair Kevin Smith of Beam Suntory, Senior Vice President of…
State Representative Pamela Stevenson Announces Bid for Attorney General
Louisville lawmaker Rep. Pamela Stevenson has filed to run for Kentucky’s Attorney General, making her the first black woman to contest for the office. Stevenson,…
Kentucky state Senator Alvarado headed to Tennessee to serve as Health Department Commissioner
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has appointed Dr. Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP, as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), effective January 16. Alvarado has…
Former Kentucky Governor John Y. Brown passes away at age 88
Former Kentucky governor and recognized entrepreneur John Y. Brown Jr. has passed away at age 88. Brown, a Lexington native, was Kentucky’s 55th governor and…