Op-ed: Childcare is a win-win for working parents and business
The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ashli Watts In October of 2020, I penned an op-ed…
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Auditor Mike Harmon Announces Run for Governor
Earlier today, Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon announced he will be a candidate for governor in 2023. Harmon is in his second term…
Kentucky Chamber promotes Kate Shanks to Senior Vice President
With the expansion of advocacy, policy research and development, and grassroots engagement at the Kentucky Chamber, the organization announced the promotion of Kate Shanks to…
Jacqueline Pitts Named Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the Kentucky Chamber
On Thursday, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ashli Watts announced Jacqueline Pitts has been named Vice President of Communications and Marketing. With the…
Representative Walker Thomas Presented with 2021 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
On Tuesday, Representative Walker Thomas was presented the Chamber MVP Award by Kentucky Chamber Director of Political Affairs Travis Burton and Beth Sumner of the Trigg County Chamber. Rep….
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…
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…