Final push for business top ten list
In the final weeks of the session, The Kentucky Chamber spearheaded an effort of several chambers of commerce from across the state to encourage legislators…
Government Modernization
Ten ways in 3 days to help Kentucky business
As the 2012 General Assembly comes to an end, a coalition of Chambers of Commerce from across the state have urged Kentucky legislators to take action…
Chamber-supported bill to cap Kentucky’s debt ceiling clears Senate
Legislation that would cap the Commonwealth’s debt supported by General Fund appropriations was approved by the Senate Wednesday by a 34-2 vote. SB 1, sponsored by…
Constitutional Amendment to limit state debt passes Senate committee
Senate Bill 56 (Bowen) would place a constitutional amendment on November’s ballot which the voters could decide to amend Kentucky’s Constitution to limit the amount of debt the…
“Issues Confronting the 2012 Kentucky General Assembly” book available
From Kentucky’s Legislative Research Commission: A book containing issue briefs on topics likely to confront lawmakers during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2012 session is now…
View the Chamber’s 2011 election guide on business issues
Do you know where the candidates stand on important business issues like education, taxes, health care and labor issues like right-to-work? If not, view our…
Kentucky Business One Stop web portal goes live
This week the Kentucky Business One Stop web portal, an electronic way for business to start and operate in a more efficient way, was launched….
Economic Development Cabinet takes major staffing hits during tough budget times
Economic Development Secretary Larry Hayes testified to Interim Joint Appropriations and Revenue Committee last week on the status of the Cabinet and how they’re dealing…
Report released on state debt
The Interim Joint Appropriations and Revenue Committee received an update on the state’s bonding indebtedness last month in a report. The report, compiled by Kristi…
State employee health plan released
The $1.2 billion Kentucky State Employee health plan for the next two years was released to the Interim Joint Committee of State and Local Government…