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…
Health & Wellness
Worksite wellness tax credit introduced
A bill to incentivize companies to implement a comprehensive worksite wellness program was introduced last week. HB 549 (Tilley) gives companies a nonrefundable tax credit…
Compromise to Rx-only bill passes Senate
A compromise to requiring a doctor’s prescription for cold and allergy medication containing pseudoephedrine (PSE), a key ingredient used to manufacture methamphetamine, passed the Senate…
Smoke-free bill to be heard in committee on March 8
HB 289 (Westrom), a statewide smoke-free bill that prohibits smoking in indoor public places, is expected to be heard in the House Health and Welfare…
Oppose Rx-only mandate for cold and allergy medication
A bill (SB 50) requiring a doctor’s prescription for cold and allergy medication containing pseudoephedrine (PSE) – a key ingredient used to manufacture methamphetamine –…
Chamber-backed statewide smoke-free bill introduced
Yesterday, Rep. Susan Westrom introduced HB 289, a statewide smoke-free law that prohibits smoking in indoor public places. Chamber board member and Health & Wellness Council…
Action Alert: Stop health care mandates
Take action now: click here to email your representative. Tell them to oppose HB 202. The Kentucky Chamber has long opposed health insurance mandates that…
Legislators, HHS representative discuss upcoming session
At the annual Kentucky Chamber Policy Conference last month, Sen. Tom Buford, Rep. Tom Burch and Dr. Rex Cowdry with the U.S. Department of Health…
Chamber and member companies featured in UK report about healthy organizations
As health care costs continue to rise for Kentucky organizations and their employees, stakeholders are looking for innovative approaches to creating a healthy workforce. The…
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…