Articles by Jacqueline Pitts

On Sunday, it was announced that Kentucky U.S. Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for the coronavirus. Paul is the first U.S. senator to officially…

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Friday that Kentucky was accepted into the Small Business Disaster Relief Loan Program. Kentucky is one of the many states…

As COVID-19 continues to develop, many businesses are experiencing layoffs while others are ramping up hiring efforts. To continue supporting Kentucky businesses and citizens in…

A survey of business leaders across the state in the wake the coronavirus shows employers are taking responsible steps to ensure the safety of their…

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced Friday that the filing deadline for federal income taxes has been extended to July 15, 2020, adding to the…

The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts I don’t think any of us could have imagined what…

On Thursday, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide financial support to citizens and…

The Kentucky Senate passed its version of the Commonwealth’s two-year spending plan Thursday, which subsequently became the last day of legislative activity for the week,…

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that barriers are being removed for those losing their jobs to access government assistance, including Medicaid, food assistance, and…

From direct shipment of alcohol to criminal justice reform, both the House and Senate were busy passing a variety of significant bills Wednesday, as lawmakers…