Legislation to update energy policy passes out of committee
The House Natural Resources and Energy Committee passed legislation Thursday to update Kentucky’s private solar energy policy to ensure costs remain fair for all energy…
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Energy bill will create level playing field for consumers, Rep. Jim Gooch says
House Natural Resources and Energy Chair Jim Gooch is pushing legislation to update Kentucky’s private solar energy policy to ensure costs remain fair for all…
Legislative Update: Workforce dollar transparency, medical review panels, and more
Medical Review Panels On Wednesday, the Kentucky House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 4, medical review panel legislation seeking to address the escalating costs directly…
Kentucky native Scott Pruitt picked to head up EPA under President Trump
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday he has selected Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, who grew up in Kentucky, to serve as head of the Environmental…
Policymakers and experts to provide exclusive insight at 2017 Legislative Preview Conference
Following a contentious election season, The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is set to bring experts together to discuss what Kentuckians can expect next at the…
Kentucky Chamber to travel around the state and discuss key issues ahead of 2017 session
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce leaders will be traveling around the state to present the 2017 Legislative Agenda, containing the top priorities of the business community….
Congress adopts Kentucky Chamber-backed chemical safety bill
After years of effort, Congress adopted changes to the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act on Tuesday, and the bill now heads to the president who…
Kentucky Chamber defends businesses in a significant lawsuit before the Ky. Supreme Court
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently filed a “friend of the court” brief in a significant lawsuit before the Kentucky Supreme Court regarding permits issued…
Senate committee passes important, Chamber-supported energy bills
The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy met Wednesday and passed SB 188, an act related to oil and gas well sites and SB…
Kentucky Chamber joins amicus brief filed against Clean Power Plan
On Tuesday, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce joined 166 other state and local business associations from 40 different states in an amicus brief filed in…