LIFT to be House Bill 1 in upcoming session with leaders of each caucus as sponsors
Legislation to give local communities the option to place an additional sales tax of up to one cent on the ballot for voter approval will…
Articles by Jacqueline Pitts
Warren County first to pass local right-to-work measure, others expected to follow
After a final reading Friday morning, Warren County Fiscal Court passed their local right-to-work measure—becoming the first Kentucky county to pass the ordinance. Warren County…
Members of Health and Welfare Committee express support for smoke-free legislation
Ahead of the 2015 session, passionate opinions on the idea of a statewide smoking ban continued to be expressed as lawmakers and advocates discussed the…
Pension Oversight Committee gets overview of KRS, discusses Chamber audit request
As problems in the Kentucky Retirement System persist, members of the Pension Oversight Committee met Monday to get an update on the system from KRS…
What the federal spending bill means for Kentucky’s business and agricultural community
The passage of the federal spending legislation Saturday will impact Kentucky business and the agriculture community through new funding provisions as well as regulations. Over…
Lawmakers highlight legislative needs at Chamber conference
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held a bipartisan Legislative Preview Conference Monday, bringing business leaders together with top policy makers to discuss what could and…
Chamber calls for comprehensive performance audit of Kentucky Retirement System
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has called on state Auditor Adam Edelen to conduct a performance audit of the Kentucky Retirement System to ensure the…