Legislative Update: House passes policies focused on education and underground excavation
Legislation to change the makeup of the Kentucky Board of Education also moved forward Thursday after passing through the House with a 78-16 vote. House…
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Kentucky small businesses tell lawmakers new policies are needed to recover from COVID-19 pandemic
Speaking to the House Small Business and Information Technology Committee Thursday, small businesses told lawmakers about their experiences over the last year and policies that…
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Releases Report on Racial Inequality in Kentucky
Kentucky has an opportunity to embrace significant changes to achieve racial equity, but progress will not occur until educational attainment is improved, fairness is ensured…
Kentucky employers need relief from skyrocketing unemployment insurance costs, Kentucky Chamber tells legislature
As the coronavirus pandemic caused Kentucky’s economy to shut down, the percent of Kentuckians receiving unemployment insurance benefits has increased to among the highest in…
Rep. Adam Koenig, Rep. Kim Moser, Rep. Sal Santoro Presented with Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
On Wednesday, Representatives Adam Koenig, Kim Moser and Sal Santoro were presented the Chamber MVP Award by Kentucky Chamber Vice President of Public Affairs Kate…
State budget director says revenue for 2020 sees small rebound
Since the start of the fiscal year in July, Kentucky has seen an increase in revenue for the General Fund and in the Road Fund,…
Kentucky Chamber PAC Announces Endorsed Candidates in 2020 General Elections
The Kentucky Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) has issued endorsements of candidates running in the General Election for the state legislature. Candidates selected by the…
Kentucky Chamber holds first meeting of newly formed Agriculture and Equine Policy Council
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, House Speaker David Osborne, and Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agriculture Policy Warren Beeler were highlighted speakers at…
Beshear administration set to commute sentences of more than 600 inmates, launch initiative to provide internet access to low-income Kentuckians
As Kentucky continues to work on ways to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the administration of Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday they are launching an…
Groups call on Beshear to use federal funds to help fix state’s empty unemployment insurance fund
As the state continues to see record highs in unemployment and more benefits being drawn in the wake of the pandemic, a letter was sent…