Tariff increase on Kentucky bourbon exports delayed for at least another year
A 50-percent tariff set to hit the American whiskey (and bourbon) industry on January 1, 2024, has been delayed for at least 15 months, the…
Economy
New survey data shows Kentucky employers’ views on the economy, public policy, and business challenges
Employers in Kentucky are optimistic about the state’s economic future, though many see opportunities for improvement in workforce development and tax reform, according to a…
Mixed signals from Kentucky economic data as national challenges unfold
Recent data on Kentucky’s economy shows mixed signals, with signs of both economic cooling and continued growth. This data comes as significant national challenges unfold,…
Where new businesses are starting in Kentucky
More than 46,000 new businesses were started in Kentucky last year based on new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. While the distribution of new…
U.S. job growth far surpasses expectations in January, as employers continue adding new jobs
Jobs added to the U.S. economy in January far surpassed expectations, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Continued…
Final jobs report of 2022 shows continued economic growth and low unemployment
The final jobs report of 2022, released this morning, showed continued signs of job growth and record-low unemployment in the last month of the year….
Employer challenges and policy solutions shared with the Benefits Cliff Task Force
Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research Executive Director Charles Aull testified in front of the Benefits Cliff Task Force on Wednesday to share employer…
Caution advised as economic data continues to send mixed signals
The past two weeks have delivered two reports suggesting a slowdown to the U.S. economy, while another released today suggests continued economic growth. All three…
Kentucky Congressman Barr discusses potential solutions for high inflation, gas prices, and a possible recession
Prices have increased across the board in the United States in recent months. The country has reached record levels of inflation, soaring gas prices, increased…
White House proposes suspension to the federal gas tax
President Biden has proposed a temporary suspension to federal taxes on gasoline in an effort to provide relief for drivers from rising inflation. The President…