Kentucky Chamber kicks off road show detailing 2017 legislative priorities
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY. – Kentucky Chamber President & CEO Dave Adkisson spoke to members of the Hardin County Chamber on Wednesday, kicking off a legislative briefing…
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Bowen says structural pension reforms possible in 2017, transparency being made into political issue
Once audits of the state’s ailing pension systems are completed by the end of the year, there could be time to work up legislation to…
Pension system transparency being pushed in pre-filed bill
As the state’s pension systems continue to struggle and calls for transparency get louder, Rep. James Kay (D-Versailles) announced Wednesday he has pre-filed a bill…
Tourism Secretary details how businesses can help boost state through P3 projects
As the P3 process is getting underway, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Don Parkinson says now is the time for businesses to bring forward their public-private partnership…
Public-private partnerships will help parks get attention they need to attract, Tourism Cabinet Secretary says
Kentucky’s natural assets have attracted investors who want to finance improvements to state parks, but up until now they have been unable to, Kentucky Tourism…
Drug issues and over-regulation of financial sector must be addressed, Rep. Andy Barr says
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: As the country’s struggle with drugs continues to grow and over-regulation of the financial market hinders business, Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr says…
Judge rules Bevin has ability to reorganize board of ailing pension system but not remove chair
After executive orders by Gov. Matt Bevin to reorganize the Kentucky Retirement System (KRS) Board of Trustees and remove the board’s chair were challenged in…
Pension system audits to begin in early September, Bevin administration says
The evaluation process for choosing a firm to audit Kentucky’s retirement systems is close to complete and the Bevin administration hopes the work of examining…
Workers’ Compensation Task Force pushed by Kentucky Chamber set to begin meeting
The 2016 Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Task Force, an initiative pushed for by the Kentucky Chamber, is set to have its first meeting in August to…
New federal legislation could drive public-private partnerships in Kentucky
The Kentucky Chamber has sent letters to members of the Kentucky congressional delegation urging their support for the Public Building Renewal Act of 2016 (H.R….