State tax receipts increase again in May
In a sign that hopefully indicates Kentucky’s economy is still on the road to recovery, the state budget office released a statement today showing tax…
Economy
Kentucky budget report projects surplus for FY11
This week, Kentucky’s budget office released its third quarter economic report, which predicted the state will end fiscal year (FY) 2011 with a $64.5 million…
Kentucky economy slowly showing signs of recovery
Two positive figures released this week indicate the Kentucky economy is slowly rebounding from the recession: a lower unemployment rate and higher tax receipts. Kentucky’s…
Special session comes to an abrupt end
The 2011 special session of the Kentucky General Assembly, called by Gov. Steve Beshear because lawmakers could not agree on a Medicaid budget bill during the…
Chamber Day videos available on YouTube
The 16th Annual Kentucky Chamber Day dinner, presented by Fidelity Investments, took place Jan. 6, 2011 at the Lexington Center. Kentucky President and CEO Dave Adkisson, legislative leaders…
Tax Commission Legislation Clears Senate Panel
The Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee passed Senate Bill 1, Senate President David L. Williams top priority for the legislative session. SB 1 will create…
Two-year tax extension signed into law
President Obama signed the tax compromise bill into law this afternoon. It passed the House 277-148 late last night after clearing the Senate 81-19 on…
Leading public officials discuss 2011 political landscape
Despite the inclement weather, the Kentucky Chamber’s 16th Annual Policy Conference, sponsored by Brown-Forman, was a great success with 15 of Kentucky’s leading public officials…
Pre-K: What’s the return on investment?
As our country debates education, economic and job growth initiatives, state and local Chambers of Commerce must play a proactive role. One way we can…
Small business tax credit program accepting applications
On Monday, Governor Beshear announced the launch of the Kentucky Small Business Investment Credit (KSBIC) program, a program offering tax credits as incentive to prompt…