Kentucky Chamber joins U.S. Chamber in opposition of reconciliation plan
The Kentucky of Chamber joined the U.S. Chamber and several other business organizations Wednesday in signing a letter of opposition to the federal reconciliation plan,…
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Yarmuth not seeking re-election to U.S. House; McGarvey, Scott to contest for open seat
Congressman John Yarmuth, who has represented Louisville for eight terms in the US House, announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in 2022. Yarmuth, the…
Local chambers urge Kentucky congressmen to support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
As the U.S. Senate passed major legislation to modernize the nation’s infrastructure earlier this month, on Monday, 29 local chambers of commerce sent a letter…
Stivers, Chamber leaders discuss Kentucky benefits of federal infrastructure package
A pair of long-anticipated Kentucky bridge projects could finally see some action if Congress passes the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, according to Kentucky Senate…
Kentucky Chamber applauds passage of bipartisan infrastructure bill by US Senate
Legislation to increase investment in America’s crumbling infrastructure has passed the U.S. Senate. Frequently referred to as the “bipartisan infrastructure bill,” the Infrastructure Investment and…
Bipartisan Senate group announces agreement on federal infrastructure framework
After months of debate and discussion, the U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to move forward with negotiations on a bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes $550 billion…
Biden mentions Brent Spence Bridge at Cincinnati Town Hall Wednesday
“We gotta fix that damn bridge of yours going into Kentucky,” President Joe Biden said of the Brent Spence Bridge at his town hall event…
Business community applauds introduction of the “Save Local Business Act” by Kentucky Congressman Comer
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce wrote a letter thanking Kentucky Congressman James Comer for introducing the “Save Local Business Act” in the U.S. House of…
Chamber business members weigh in on impacts of pandemic at US Senate committee field hearing
U.S. Senator Rand Paul was in Lexington Thursday morning speaking to small business owners on how COVID-19 has impacted their day-to-day operations, workforce, and bottom…
Kentucky business community encourages Congress to find a different approach to funding critical infrastructure investments
As President Joe Biden discusses a federal infrastructure plan and other legislation, the Kentucky Chamber asked the state’s federal delegation to focus on more specific…