State still working to fix issues in new system handling public benefits
Work is still being done to resolve issues associated with the rocky roll-out of a new state computer system meant to help people get public…
Politics
House leaders Stumbo and Hoover to discuss politics and policy at Kentucky Chamber’s Business Summit
The 2016 House races and what they could mean for 2017 is set to take center stage at the Kentucky Chamber’s Business Summit as Democratic…
Pension expert says state’s 2013 reforms on the right track in three year check-up, some work remains
Three years after major reforms were made to the Kentucky Retirement System (KRS) for new hires in 2013, Pew Center on the States’ pension expert…
Bevin appoints ten new members to University of Louisville Board after executive order
Less than two weeks after announcing the re-organization of the University of Louisville’s Board of Trustees through executive order, Gov. Matt Bevin named ten new…
Kentucky Chamber expresses concern over Health Insurance Tax provision within the Affordable Care Act
In a letter sent to members of Kentucky’s congressional delegation, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce expressed concerns about the Health Insurance Tax provision in the…
Rep. Darryl Owens presented with Chamber MVP Award
On Wednesday, Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson presented State Rep. Darryl Owens of Louisville with the Chamber MVP Award. Rep. Owens was among…
Plan for Medicaid expansion to include premiums and expanded drug treatment options
Premium requirements for some of Medicaid population and other factors will be included in a waiver request to change the way Kentucky’s Medicaid expansion is…
Bevin administration hopes to have new plan for Medicaid expansion ready by end of the year
Working to address the cost of Medicaid expansion in Kentucky, Gov. Matt Bevin’s advisor Mark D. Birdwhistell told members of the business and health care…
Justice reform council to tackle state’s high incarceration rates announced by Gov. Matt Bevin
Gov. Matt Bevin held a press conference Tuesday to announce the formation of a Criminal Justice Policy Assessment Council to study all aspects of Kentucky’s…
Bevin takes further executive action on workers’ compensation panel after judge blocks reorganization
Action in the courts over executive orders from Gov. Matt Bevin regarding the state’s workers’ compensation nominating panel will continue but be delayed after Bevin…