Ky. Chamber urging members and public to weigh in on important issues in final days of session
The Kentucky Chamber is hard at work at the Capitol on your behalf, but we need you to help us with an extra push on…
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Important education bills moving at state and federal level
Immediate action needed on Federal ESEA Reauthorization The U.S. House is currently debating legislation that will reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, also known…
Legislative Update- February 25, 2015
House Heroin Bill Heard in Senate Committee-No Vote Taken The Senate Judiciary Committee heard for discussion only testimony on House Bill 213, sponsored by Rep….
Legislative Update- February 23, 2015
Workers’ Compensation bill passes House committee, despite business concerns House Bill 294 passed out of the House Labor and Industry Committee on Monday, despite serious…
Governor announces Medicaid Expansion Economic Impact
Governor Steve Beshear announced on Thursday that his decision to implement Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act will add 40,000 jobs and $30 billion…
Take action: Tell your legislator to support smoke-free legislation
House Bill 145, which would prohibit smoking in all public places, is set for a vote in the Kentucky House of Representatives today at 2…
Employer feedback needed on re-designation of local workforce areas
The Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (KWIB) is in the process of developing a recommendation for Gov. Steve Beshear regarding the designation and/or re-designation of regions…
Ky. Chamber urges Congress to pass Regulatory Accountability Act
UPDATE: The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015, by a vote of 250-175 with bi-partisan support Tuesday night. …
EPA issues final rule for the disposal of coal ash
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday that coal ash will be regulated as a non-hazardous waste rather than classifying it as a toxic material….
Kentucky Chamber enhances communications
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will enhance its outreach and coverage of state policy issues this legislative session by delivering timely updates from Frankfort to…