General Assembly Extends COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses
In an effort to shield businesses from frivolous lawsuits related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky General Assembly gave final passage to Senate Bill 25…
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Governor Signs Measure to Push Candidate Filing Deadline Back as Redistricting Plans Advance in House and Senate
In order to give prospective candidates added time to file for office because of new redistricting maps, House Bill 172 passed the Senate Thursday and…
Senate committee passes bill giving more authority to superintendents
An education bill to provide superintendents with the authority to select principals and curriculum in consultation with site-based decision-making councils passed the Senate Education Committee…
Key U.S. Senator says he cannot support federal reconciliation bill
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a key vote for Democrats in passing a massive social spending package known as the “Build Back Better” reconciliation bill,…
Senate leaders discuss redistricting, political landscape ahead of 2022 session
Redistricting was a hot topic between Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer and Senate Minority Floor Leader Morgan McGarvey, who spoke to Kentucky’s political landscape…
President Biden visits Kentucky, pledges federal aid to help tornado victims
President Joe Biden made visits to Mayfield and Dawson Springs Wednesday to witness the storm damage firsthand and offer support to those in need after…
Governor announces plans to merge education and workforce development cabinet with labor cabinet as broader initiative to improve unemployment insurance delivery
After numerous cases of fraud and having the integrity of the office questioned at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday…
Kentucky Chamber joins U.S. Chamber in opposition of reconciliation plan
The Kentucky of Chamber joined the U.S. Chamber and several other business organizations Wednesday in signing a letter of opposition to the federal reconciliation plan,…
Kentucky Chamber puts spotlight on rural health delivery at Flaget Memorial Cancer Center in Bardstown
Committed to building a skilled, educated, and healthy workforce throughout the state, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is placing a spotlight on rural health delivery…
Former Congressman Larry Hopkins passes away at 88
Former Lexington Congressman and state legislator Larry Hopkins passed away on Monday at the age of 88. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Hopkins served as…