Long-term care industry, others deserve relief from excess litigation
The following is an op-ed from Doug Alexander, executive director of the Partnership for Commonsense Justice. PCJ is a coalition of businesses and business groups,…
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Principals begin executive-level training at Center for Creative Leadership
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Institute for School Principals kicked off this week in at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) in Greensboro, N.C., with 26…
National report card grades Kentucky postsecondary education
Public postsecondary education in Kentucky received average or below-average grades in most categories included in a new national study, although two-year institutions generally performed better…
Kentucky one of the worst states for pension liability, according to new report
States around the country continue to grapple with the unfunded liabilities of public employee pension plans, but a new report from the Pew Center on…
Lawmakers informed of effect of new EPA rule
From the Legislative Research Commission: FRANKFORT (June 7, 2012) — A new Environmental Protection Agency rule regulating greenhouse gas emissions favors natural gas over coal…
Chamber participates in EPA hearings in Frankfort, Pikeville
The Kentucky Chamber recently participated in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) public hearings, regarding the EPA’s objections to 36 individual permits that would authorize…
Sierra Club targets natural gas in latest major campaign
Ten years ago, the Sierra Club launched its “Beyond Coal” campaign. The goal of the campaign: to end the process of mining and burning of coal in…
Kentucky’s electric rates rise 5.6% in 2011 largely due to regulatory environment
Kentucky is fortunate to have energy rates among the lowest in the country. However, given Kentucky’s reliance on coal for electricity generation, our low electric…
Louisville and Lexington mayors to kick off Business Summit
On Monday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray will get the Business Summit started when they co-present…
Chamber encourages business community to support educators, students
Kentucky students are being taught mathematics and English/language arts under new, more challenging standards that are designed to improve their preparation for college and career….