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…
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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…
Supreme Court issues a stay on the Clean Power Plan, cabinet cancels listening sessions
STORY UPDATED WITH ENERGY CABINET NEWS AND STATEMENT: In a 5-4 vote Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court has temporarily halted implementation of the Environmental…
Legislative Update: House passes education and energy measures
Bill to give superintendents more hiring flexibility passes House House Bill 184, a bill to give superintendents another tool in their hiring process, passed through…
Bevin announces next step on Clean Power Plan rule; Court will not halt the rule
Governor Bevin announced plans on Thursday to not submit a final plan to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan opting instead…