Senator Mitch McConnell Named to Senate Committee Leadership Roles
After stepping down as U.S. Senate Republican Leader this month, Senator Mitch McConnell was named chair of the Senate Rules Committee and chair of the…
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U.S. House and Senate Elect Leadership with Republican Majority
More than a week after the 2024 election, the U.S. House and Senate have met to decide on their leadership. U.S. Senator John Thune Elected…
Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by quarter-point
The Federal Reserve announced Thursday a reduction in the national interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point following steady economic growth, an easing…
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell reflects on accomplishments in leadership, outlines future priorities
As U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell transitions from his role as the longest-serving Senate Republican Leader in American history, the Kentucky Chamber hosted an…
Federal Reserve reduces interest rate by a half-point
This week, the Federal Reserve announced a reduction in the federal interest rate by half of a percentage point, which is double the predicted cut…
U.S. District Judge Sides with U.S. Chamber in Lawsuit Against Federal Trade Commission’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Judge Ada E. Brown blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on employment noncompete agreements…
Senator McConnell, Business Leaders Make Case for Development and Diplomacy Abroad at USGLC South Summit
Investing in development and diplomacy was the theme of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC)’s South Summit held in Louisville last week, which featured remarks…
Congressman Barr Hosts Subcommittee Hearing in Lexington with Financial Leaders
Congressman Andy Barr convened a field hearing of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy on Friday in Lexington at Shrewsbury Hall,…
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Hinders Power of Federal Regulators, Overturning 40-Year Precedent
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Friday on a case questioning whether the court should defer to federal agencies for reasonable interpretation in instances where…
Kentucky to receive $1.5 million for recovery housing
On Tuesday, members of Kentucky’s federal delegation announced a new wave of funding to help address substance use disorder in the state. The Comprehensive Addiction…