Performance audit of KRS included in recommendations to legislature by pension oversight board
In the final meeting of the Public Pension Oversight Board before the 2016 session, recommendations were put forth by the group to help shore up…
2016 General Assembly
Bevin details what to expect from his administration at Kentucky Chamber policy conference
POST UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Not even a week into his administration, new Governor Matt Bevin laid out his plans for his first year in front…
Limited funds will drive conversations over pensions and budget in 2016 session
Lawmakers are looking to make pensions a priority in the 2016 session but fear there will not be enough money to fully address the problems…
Legislative leaders provide outlook on budget, pensions and other legislative expectations
Ahead of the 2016 session, legislative leaders spoke with the business community about what can be expected when crafting a budget and working to address…
KRS Board votes to lower assumed rate of return as system continues to fall short
The Kentucky Retirement System (KRS) Board of Trustees voted Thursday to lower the system’s assumed rate of return on investments from 7.5% to 6.75% for…
Kentucky Chamber’s Legislative Briefing Tour continues
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson made four stops at local chambers of commerce in western Kentucky this week, speaking to more than 500…
State won’t be able to just fund its way out of pension crisis, Ky. Chamber explains on KET
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce noted Monday on KET that examining projections for the state’s woefully underfunded retirement systems shows that funding alone will not…
Education reform package seeks to improve workforce and economic competitiveness, Holliday says
Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday wants to see a new set of reforms pushed during the 2016 session with the main goals of making sure…