Recovery Ready Communities and felony theft threshold bills signed into law
This week, Gov. Andy Beshear has signed into law legislation that will improve Kentucky’s criminal justice system and help more Kentuckians get back on track….
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Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center’s Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) System Releases Educational Insights Directly from the Business Community
The demands of today’s economy require a strategic alignment between employers, education and workforce partners, and the state in order to better support Kentuckians as…
Legislative update: Bills sent to the governor on final day before veto period
Unemployment Insurance House Bill 413, sponsored by Rep. Russell Webber, suspends taxable wage base and holds the 2020 tax schedule for 2021 and 2022 when…
Senate passes new version of state budget with changes from governor’s budget and room for additions based on federal aid
After legislative leaders from both the House and the Senate spent recent weeks deciding what the next year of Kentucky’s budget will look like, the…
Bills dealing with freezing the unemployment insurance rate for employers and OSHA regulations move to Senate
On Monday, the Senate Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee passed bills dealing with unemployment rates for employers and safety standards. House Bill 413, sponsored…
Certificate of employability bill clears Senate committee
In an effort to remove barriers to reentry for those exiting the corrections system, House Bill 497 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday, which provides…
Changes could be coming to the pension system for Kentucky’s teachers
Legislation to change the pension plan for future teachers in Kentucky moves to the full Senate in the final days of the 2021 session. House…
Kentucky General Assembly adopts resolutions urging state leaders to address social determinants of substance use disorder recovery
To help more Kentuckians reach long-term recovery, the 2021 General Assembly adopted a resolution last week urging state leaders to address the social determinants of…
Bill focused on addressing racial disparities passes House
Senate Bill 10, sponsored by Senate President Pro Temp David Givens, would establish a commission to help ensure policies help address the ongoing struggle the…
Legislative update: Bills dealing with child support and water infrastructure see passage Thursday evening
House Bills 402 and 404, sponsored by Rep. Massey, would raise the felony threshold for flagrant nonsupport and make changes to areas of the child…