Pension and budget discussions take center stage in final days of session
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson joined a panel on Kentucky Tonight Monday to discuss public pension reform and the state budget with few…
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Senate version of state budget prioritizes funds for pensions, education, and public safety without tax increases
As the state struggles to meet its financial obligations, the Senate version of the next two-year state budget puts an emphasis on record levels of…
Business community urges legislators to act on important infrastructure funding
On Tuesday, the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee heard testimony on legislation that would generate the funds needed to support the state’s infrastructure needs. House…
Private attorney contract transparency bill passes Senate
A bill to bring more accountability and transparency to taxpayer dollars by capping the amount of contingency fees collected by private attorneys for government work…
Private attorney contract transparency bill moves to full Senate
A bill to bring more accountability and transparency to taxpayer dollars by capping the amount of contingency fees collected by private attorneys for government work…
Legislation to update energy policy passes out of House
The House passed legislation Wednesday to update Kentucky’s private solar energy policy to ensure costs remain fair for all energy consumers in the state with…
Senate budget could be ready by end of the week, not likely to include revenue measures from House budget
In an exclusive interview with The Bottom Line, Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer said the Senate is working every day in recent weeks to craft…
Pension reforms expected to pass the Senate Friday morning, Majority Leader Thayer says
Legislation containing reforms to the state’s retirement systems is expected to pass through the state Senate Friday morning, according to a member of their leadership…
Transportation funding critical to Kentucky’s safety and economic development, Rep. Santoro says
With a focus on safety and improving Kentucky’s roads and bridges to help advance economic development in the state, Rep. Sal Santoro says the legislature…
Pro-growth tax reform would generate revenue and make Kentucky more attractive, letter to lawmakers explains
As the prospect of tax reform is once again emerging with legislators facing difficult budget realities, the Kentucky Chamber sent a letter Wednesday to members…