Gov. Bevin announces $1.3 billion investment in eastern Kentucky with new aluminum plant
On Wednesday, Gov. Matt Bevin announced a new aluminum plant will be built in the eastern Kentucky region by Braidy Industries, creating 500 permanent jobs…
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Legislature fails to pass critical workers’ comp bill in final hours, appeals bond sees final passage
In the final hours of the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly passed a bill relating to the state’s legal system supported by the Kentucky…
Bevin administration launching apprenticeship programs to start job training while individuals still behind bars
In a continuing effort to address justice system issues in the state, Gov. Matt Bevin and members of his administration announced new pilot projects in…
Legislative Update: Workforce dollar transparency, medical review panels, and more
Medical Review Panels On Wednesday, the Kentucky House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 4, medical review panel legislation seeking to address the escalating costs directly…
Legislative Update: House passes transparency measures, modernization bills move through Senate
Pension Transparency A bill to bring more transparency and oversight to the state’s retirement systems now heads for its final legislative hurdle of concurrence in…
Reentry reform legislation passes out of Senate committee
Bipartisan legislation seeking to cut down on recidivism and allow people a better transition back into the community after life in prison passed out of…
Op-ed: Smart Criminal Justice Reform Can Benefit Kentucky’s Workforce
The following is an op-ed from Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Bill Lear. Find a video with additional information about this issue at the…
“Fair Chance” executive order will ban the box regarding criminal records for state jobs
An executive order seeking to give those with a criminal record a “fair chance” when applying for a job will remove the box on a…
EXCLUSIVE: School choice, justice reform, medical review panels and more left on Gov. Bevin’s 2017 to-do list
In an exclusive sit down interview with The Bottom Line, Gov. Matt Bevin said he has heard a lot of great feedback on the laws…
Workforce needs take center stage at Kentucky Chamber summit
As the lack of a competitive workforce continues to be the number one concern for businesses in Kentucky, employers, educators, and people from all areas…