Federal Government Shuts Down as Funding Deadline Passes
The federal government officially shut down after Congress did not reach a funding agreement before the September 30 deadline, resulting in a lapse in appropriations…
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President Signs Executive Order Imposing $100,000 Fee on New H-1B Visa Applications
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday establishing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications. Federal officials have clarified that the fee…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Receives Final Passage in Congress
Congress has passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a wide-ranging package that includes changes to federal taxes, health care programs, government spending, and more. The…
U.S. Tariffs on Track to Hit 84-Year High Under Current Proposals, Tax Foundation Says
The Kentucky Chamber hosted a webinar this week featuring Vice President of Policy Charles Aull and Erica York, Vice President of Federal Tax Policy at…
U.S. Appeals Court Reverses U.S. Trade Court Decision to Block President Trump’s Tariffs Executive Orders
A U.S. trade court blocked several of President Donald Trump’s executive orders imposing import tariffs in a ruling on Wednesday. The Court of International Trade,…
House Passes ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ Advancing Key Tax and Medicaid Proposals
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a wide-ranging package that includes changes to federal taxes, health care programs, and…
Kentucky Elected Leaders Speak on the Harmful Impact of Tariffs
Elected leaders at the state and national levels are voicing concerns about the harmful impact of tariffs on the business community. U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell…
Trump Pauses Targeted Reciprocal Tariffs on Most Nations for 90 Days
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is pausing targeted, reciprocal tariffs on nearly all countries for 90 days, except for an increased 145% tariff on…
Trump Signs Executive Orders Boosting U.S. Coal Production
President Donald Trump signed four executive orders Tuesday aimed at increasing coal production to address rising U.S. energy demands, especially in supporting the usage of…
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Postponed for One Month
UPDATED 3/6/2025: President Donald Trump announced Thursday he is postponing a 25% tariff on some imports from Canada and Mexico. The order comes after President…