Bevin budget proposal centered around pensions, cuts coming in other areas
In his first State of the Commonwealth Budget Address, Governor Matt Bevin proposed making some deep budget cuts in order to find money for the…
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Bevin details what to expect from his administration at Kentucky Chamber policy conference
POST UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Not even a week into his administration, new Governor Matt Bevin laid out his plans for his first year in front…
Limited funds will drive conversations over pensions and budget in 2016 session
Lawmakers are looking to make pensions a priority in the 2016 session but fear there will not be enough money to fully address the problems…
Legislative leaders provide outlook on budget, pensions and other legislative expectations
Ahead of the 2016 session, legislative leaders spoke with the business community about what can be expected when crafting a budget and working to address…
Bevin promises review of pension systems as Chamber continues to push for KRS audit
As Kentucky’s public pension systems continue to falter, elected officials including newly sworn-in Governor Matt Bevin have committed to pursue the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s…
Presenting Both Sides: KentuckyWired project to bring government-owned broadband to state
A project to bring high-speed broadband to underserved parts of the state through a government-owned fiber network has been touted as a way to bring…
VIDEO: Pension officials discuss crisis but offer few ideas other than funding at Business Summit
STORY UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Pension group leaders talk funding and possible solutions at Ky. Chamber Business Summit The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce 10th Business Summit…
Conway releases jobs plan, offering contrast with Bevin on business and education issues
Democratic gubernatorial Candidate Jack Conway and his running mate, state Rep. Sannie Overly, announced a jobs plan Tuesday including proposed initiatives they say will strengthen…
In the News: Edelen considering audit, local right-to-work movement grows and more
State Auditor Adam Edelen is considering undertaking a comprehensive performance audit of the Kentucky Retirement System called for by the Kentucky Chamber. The Louisville Courier-Journal…
LIFT to be House Bill 1 in upcoming session with leaders of each caucus as sponsors
Legislation to give local communities the option to place an additional sales tax of up to one cent on the ballot for voter approval will…