Kentucky has twice as many open jobs as unemployed workers, new government data shows
For every unemployed worker in Kentucky, there are roughly two open jobs, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data from the…
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Kentucky could see another budget surplus, according to preliminary estimates
Kentucky could be looking at another budget surplus for the current fiscal year, based on preliminary revenue estimates. The Consensus Forecasting Group (CFG) met yesterday…
Full economic impact of Delta begins to come into focus, new government data shows
The U.S. workforce shrank last month as the Delta variant surged through the nation, according to new government employment data. The monthly jobs report released…
Kentucky Chamber Foundation Releases 20 Years in the Making: Kentucky’s Workforce Crisis Report
To better understand the magnitude and complexities of Kentucky’s workforce struggles, as well as the policy remedies available to state leaders, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation…
New test scores illustrate how COVID is impacting student learning in Kentucky
New test scores from the Kentucky Department of Education shine a light on how COVID-19 disruptions may have impacted student learning during the pandemic. Results…
Labor Force Shortages and Inflation are Stalling Recovery, Kentucky Chamber Quarterly Economic Report Shows
Kentucky’s economic recovery still has a long way to go, as labor force shortages and inflation create new challenges and threaten to stall forward momentum,…
Delta’s economic impact begins to show, according to new government data
The economic impact of the delta COVID-19 variant is coming into focus with new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While economists had forecasted…
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine receives full approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. While the vaccine has long been accepted and proven as…
Is the American Dream dead? We asked a leading economist.
Is the American Dream dead? Does hard work still pay off? The American Dream is alive and well – and it is attainable for those…
Kentucky Chamber applauds passage of bipartisan infrastructure bill by US Senate
Legislation to increase investment in America’s crumbling infrastructure has passed the U.S. Senate. Frequently referred to as the “bipartisan infrastructure bill,” the Infrastructure Investment and…