New Child Care Resources Guide and Tools for Kentucky Employers
Access to child care has emerged as a major workforce challenge in the Commonwealth. Survey data suggests that upwards of 50,000 Kentucky adults may be…
Articles by Charles Aull
Disaster Unemployment now available in impacted Eastern Kentucky counties
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available to individuals in counties impacted by the historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Disaster Unemployment Assistance, or DUA, is a…
Caution advised as economic data continues to send mixed signals
The past two weeks have delivered two reports suggesting a slowdown to the U.S. economy, while another released today suggests continued economic growth. All three…
Tax deadlines extended for employers in Eastern Kentucky
The Internal Revenue Service and Kentucky Department of Revenue have announced extensions of tax filing deadlines for individuals and businesses impacted by the recent flooding…
Kentucky researchers and policymakers discuss key issues impacting quality of life in the Commonwealth
What is quality of life like in Kentucky and how is it changing? This was the central question of a webinar hosted by the Kentucky…
Dozens of new laws go into effect July 14, while three key bills wait until 2023
Dozens of new state laws are set to take effect on July 14 on issues ranging from age limits for serving alcohol to enhanced penalties…
White House proposes suspension to the federal gas tax
President Biden has proposed a temporary suspension to federal taxes on gasoline in an effort to provide relief for drivers from rising inflation. The President…
Economy remains strong though a slowdown looms on the horizon, says U.S. Chamber economist
The fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain strong, though the likelihood of a recession next year is increasing, according to Chief Economist at the U.S….
Unemployment in Kentucky drops to historic lows but workforce challenges remain
Kentucky’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest rate in recorded history, according to new labor market data announced today. In April 2022, unemployment in the…
Kentucky employers see unemployment insurance tax savings with passage of new law
Kentucky employers recently received notice of lower unemployment insurance taxes, thanks to legislation championed by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Last week, the Kentucky Labor…