Trump Pauses Targeted Reciprocal Tariffs on Most Nations for 90 Days
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is pausing targeted, reciprocal tariffs on nearly all countries for 90 days, except for an increased 145% tariff on…
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Trump Signs Executive Orders Boosting U.S. Coal Production
President Donald Trump signed four executive orders Tuesday aimed at increasing coal production to address rising U.S. energy demands, especially in supporting the usage of…
2024 Impact Report Shows Progress in Workforce Development, Education, and Economic Growth Across the Commonwealth
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation has released its 2024 Impact Report, highlighting significant strides in workforce development, education, and economic growth across the Commonwealth. The full…
Kentucky Chamber Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, and Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Host First Fair Chance Opportunity Fair
A unique collaboration between the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, and Fifth Third Bank on March 26 brought financial empowerment and second-chance opportunities…
Legislature Overrides Veto of Bill Aligning State Health and Safety Regulations with OSHA
UPDATED: On Thursday of the 2025 legislative session, House Bill 398 saw final passage. The House voted 78-22, and the Senate voted 29-9 to override…
House Bill 775 Sees Final Passage
UPDATED: Governor Andy Beshear returned House Bill 775 without his signature on March 26. On March 14, the House gave final passage to House Bill…
Kentucky Leaders Highlight Employer-Led Solutions at Workforce Summit
The Kentucky Chamber hosted the 10th annual Workforce Summit, presented by the Kentucky Career Center, on March 18-19 in Lexington. The summit brought together business…
2025 Best Places to Work in Kentucky Announced
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and CHI Saint Joseph Health announce the 100 companies (in alphabetical order) that made the 21st Annual…
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Postponed for One Month
UPDATED 3/6/2025: President Donald Trump announced Thursday he is postponing a 25% tariff on some imports from Canada and Mexico. The order comes after President…
House Passes Bill to Align State OSHA Regulations with Federal Standards
Kentucky lawmakers are taking steps to ensure the Commonwealth remains competitive with other states while maintaining workplace safety. House Bill 398, which passed in the…