National Report Highlights Importance of Continued Focus on Tax Reform in Kentucky
Kentucky ranks 25th in the nation for the economic competitiveness of its tax policies, according to a new study by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation. The…
Articles by Charles Aull
Policy Brief Outlines Kentucky’s Unemployment Rate Increase in 2024
The Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research released a new policy brief Tuesday highlighting last year’s increase in the state’s unemployment rate. Kentucky’s unemployment…
Kentucky to continue lowering income taxes, according to new state budget information
Kentuckians can anticipate a likely vote to further reduce state taxes on individual income when the General Assembly reconvenes for the 2025 legislative session in…
New economic data shows continued signs of strength in Kentucky’s economy, despite rising unemployment
Observers of economic news have noted that the unemployment rate for both the United States and Kentucky has been rising, causing some to fear a…
Revenue measure includes several changes to taxes for businesses in Kentucky
Lawmakers passed a negotiated revenue measure the final night before the start of the veto recess in Kentucky’s 2024 legislative session. The legislation – House…
New Partnership Between Kentucky Chamber and Home Builders to Highlight Kentucky’s Current and Future Housing Challenges
Highlighting Kentucky’s current housing challenges and building a foundation for sustainable growth are the focal points of a new partnership between the Kentucky Chamber of…
New survey data shows Kentucky employers’ views on the economy, public policy, and business challenges
Employers in Kentucky are optimistic about the state’s economic future, though many see opportunities for improvement in workforce development and tax reform, according to a…
Kentucky’s tax climate ranking holds steady among the top 20 best in the nation
Kentucky’s national business tax climate ranking holds steady, as the Commonwealth and other states across the nation pass reforms to improve their overall tax competitiveness,…
Mixed signals from Kentucky economic data as national challenges unfold
Recent data on Kentucky’s economy shows mixed signals, with signs of both economic cooling and continued growth. This data comes as significant national challenges unfold,…
Where new businesses are starting in Kentucky
More than 46,000 new businesses were started in Kentucky last year based on new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. While the distribution of new…