New smoke-free coalition pushing for one dollar increase in cigarette tax
On Wednesday, Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson stressed the importance of smoke-free legislation in Kentucky at the launch of Coalition for a Smoke-Free…
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Opioid addiction impacting many critical areas in Kentucky, including workforce
As opioid addiction continues to plague Kentucky and present clear challenges for the health and safety of the state, Kentucky’s business community is also seeing…
Medical review panel legislation moves to the full House for first time
Legislation seeking to address the heightened costs directly attributed to Kentucky’s uncontrolled legal liability climate, an issue of serious concern for Kentucky employers and taxpayers…
Kentucky Chamber asks Congress to repeal harmful provision in the Affordable Care Act
In a letter sent to members of Kentucky’s congressional delegation on Monday, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce expressed concerns about the Health Insurance Tax provision…
Medical Review Panels bill clears first legislative hurdle
The Kentucky state Senate voted Wednesday in favor of moving forward with legislation seeking to address the heightened costs directly attributed to Kentucky’s uncontrolled medical…
Policymakers and experts to provide exclusive insight at 2017 Legislative Preview Conference
Following a contentious election season, The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is set to bring experts together to discuss what Kentuckians can expect next at the…
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…
Smoke-free school campuses and medical marijuana to be health focus in 2017 session
As the 2017 session approaches, Kentucky doctor and state Sen. Ralph Alvarado said he is looking to make school campuses smoke-free and he expects the…
Governor Bevin Files Medicaid Waiver, putting fate of expansion in hands of federal government
After a comment period where stakeholders were asked for their opinion on the administration’s proposed Medicaid 1115 Waiver, the Governor announced today that the final…
Bevin administration delays Medicaid changes, pushing back waiver timeline
Because of a large number of comments on a proposed plan to make changes to the state’s Medicaid Expansion program, the administration of Gov. Matt…