Legislation helping businesses who received PPP loans moves to final legislative step
As many Kentucky businesses have received loans to help them pay employees in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, that income for a forgivable Paycheck…
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Fraudulent unemployment insurance claims are delaying legitimate benefit payments to Kentuckians, state officials say
As the state continues to deal with an overwhelming amount of fraud with unemployment insurance claims, state officials briefed lawmakers on how Kentucky is working…
Making higher education financial aid available to those with past conviction and changes to Board of Education move to Senate
In an effort to give Kentuckians a second chance after a previous conviction, legislation to expand access to Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship (KEES) money passed…
President Biden signs $1.9 trillion stimulus package with direct payment to individuals, money for states, and more
UPDATED: On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress on Wednesday. Included in the bill is long-awaited, targeted…
Simmons College of Kentucky brings together education and business leaders dedicated to achieving racial equity and education justice
Louisville’s historically-Black college (HBCU), Simmons College of Kentucky, has announced the formation of Kerner Commission 2.0, which is comprised of education and business leaders dedicated…
America’s transportation systems and infrastructure get C- grade on new report card
As Kentucky calls for more investment in transportation at the state and national level, America’s infrastructure just received a C- grade on its 2021 report…
Lawmakers must pass three key issues to be able to call 2021 session a success, Kentucky Chamber says
As the legislative session comes to a close and only six working days remain, the Kentucky Chamber wrote to all legislators Tuesday urging them to…
Groups encourage Gov. Beshear to swiftly sign Recovery Ready legislation into law
As the Recovery Ready Communities legislation saw final passage on Friday following overwhelming support in both the House and Senate, a letter was sent to…
Unemployment rate increased to 6.6% in 2020
Kentucky saw an increase in the unemployment rate in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic ending the year with a 6.6% unemployment rate, up from 4.1%…
Small business priorities related to Paycheck Protection Program loans and childcare move forward
Two bills important to the survival of small businesses across Kentucky passed through committees Friday, sending them to their final legislative steps. Senate Bill 148,…