Kentucky Chamber-backed policies help improve state’s credit rating
Kentucky’s credit rating outlook is improving thanks to a stable financial footing coming out of the pandemic, a result of many policies backed by the…
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Unemployment insurance taxes to drop ahead of April filing
With the passage of House Bill 413 in the 2021 legislative session, employers will see changes in their unemployment insurance taxes due this month. Sponsored…
Attorney General Cameron Joins Letter Opposing Union Requirement
Joining a 14-state coalition of attorneys general, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron signed on to a letter Thursday urging leadership of the U.S. Senate to…
Bill to allow shipment of alcohol to your door passes through House committee
Kentuckians could soon get alcohol shipped to their home from in and out of state producers under a bill passed by the House Licensing and…
Criminal justice bills focused on expungement and probation move to Senate
Probation Credits A bill that would incentivize people to get back on track while on probation passed through the House with a 91-0 vote on…
Key Kentucky groups call on legislature and governor to increase transportation funding
With a pressing need for improvements to roads and bridges across Kentucky, three groups representing the state’s business community, cities, and counties released a statement…
Kentucky hears from other states on transportation funding model based on miles driven as long-term solutions are considered
In legislative meetings on Monday, lawmakers and other state officials heard about the struggles of Kentucky’s Road Fund and potential solutions used in other states…
Kentucky’s opioid crisis is the focus of new Kentucky Chamber Workforce initiative
New Report Details Toll on Families, Communities, Employers Kentucky’s business community has become acutely aware in recent years that the state’s opioid epidemic is more…
Rep. Jason Nemes says votes are close for pension special session, discusses marijuana legalization and other top priorities
In an interview with The Bottom Line on Thursday, Rep. Jason Nemes of Louisville said the House is very close to having the votes to…
Bill strengthening Kentucky’s driving under the influence laws passes House
Legislation to update state policies dealing with driving under the influence passed through the House on Thursday. It was then sent back to the Senate…