House passes updates to unemployment insurance and a plan to address benefits cliff
Following up on progress made in the last legislative session to address critical workforce and economic issues, the Kentucky House of Representatives sent a key…
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Tackling “gray games” a priority for Timoney in 2023 session
You may have noticed gaming machines that resemble slot machines popping up at gas stations and restaurants in your community recently. These unregulated “gray machines”…
Kentucky Governor signs bill lowering individual income tax into law
Kentucky is continuing to take steps to lower the individual income tax and the top priority bill of the General Assembly was signed into law…
Bills making progress on childcare and public assistance to support workforce move forward
As Kentucky continues to struggle with workforce issues, the General Assembly advanced two bills through committee Thursday that will help Kentuckians receive childcare assistance and…
Kentucky Chamber urges legislature to pass bill to ban ‘Gray Machines’
With thousands of unregulated gambling machines popping up in all corners of the state, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has called on legislators to take…
State leaders outline priorities at Kentucky Chamber Day Dinner
At 2023 Kentucky Chamber Day Dinner on Thursday night, Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts began by stating Kentucky businesses have a shared vision: making…
Legislation further lowering Kentucky’s individual income tax sent to the governor’s desk
Quickly after the General Assembly reconvened for part two of the 2023 legislative session, lawmakers passed the first bill all the way through the legislative…
U.S. job growth far surpasses expectations in January, as employers continue adding new jobs
Jobs added to the U.S. economy in January far surpassed expectations, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Continued…
Business continues to be most trusted institution globally, report shows
A new report about public trust in institutions shows the business community continuing to gain trust globally as others like government and media continue to…
Recovery Ready Communities applications now open in Kentucky
Kentucky communities can now apply for Recovery Ready designation through the state. House Bill 7, sponsored by Rep. Adam Bowling (R-Middlesboro) and passed during the…