Kentucky Chamber urges lawmakers to stand behind tougher academic standards
In a recent letter to lawmakers, the Chamber urged Kentucky’s congressional delegation to join the business community in its continued support for the state’s Common…
Education
Key education measures move forward
Drop Out Bill A bill giving school districts the power to mandate student attendance until age 18 passed the House Education Committee on Thursday morning….
House Education Committee sends message to students: dropping out is not an option
In a meeting of the House Education Committee today, HB 224, which would gradually raise the drop out age to 18, passed the committee 24-2….
House Committee passes university bonding bill
House Bill 7, which allows seven of the public universities to sell bonds to finance construction projects, including renovations to Commonwealth Stadium, passed the House…
Adkisson and Holliday visit Bowling Green to discuss academic standards
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson and Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday continued to promote Kentucky’s new tougher academic standards last week during a…
Business leaders push for school improvement
Dozens of business leaders from across Kentucky have come together to push for dramatic improvement in the state’s schools and to support educators and students…
Business support essential for education reform
Business support for education has always been essential for Kentucky, and employers recognize the critical link between quality schools and a well-prepared workforce. The state…
Chamber report cites strengths, drawbacks in state quest for economic growth
Kentucky has serious work to do to become a more competitive place to do business and achieve economic prosperity, according to a new report from…
Economy, energy and education take center stage on day two of Summit
Day two of the Kentucky Chamber’s Business Summit and Annual Meeting, presented by Bingham Greenebaum Doll, LLP, began with Ted W. Abernathy, Jr., Executive Director…
Employer kit on academic standards now available
Business support for education has always been essential for Kentucky, and employers recognize the critical link between quality schools and a well-prepared workforce. The state…