As gridlock on Capitol Hill over the FY2011 budget continues, it remains unclear whether key cost-savings provisions in the House-passed bill will remain in the…
The Senate Democratic Caucus met Tuesday to host an unofficial hearing for House Bill 2, which proposes to raise the high school drop-out age from…
Governor Beshear signed HB 255 (Simpson) into law this week, a positive sign for business owners and workers. This Chamber-supported bill provides a state tax…
As the 2011 regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly comes to a close today, it does so with an abrupt ending. As noted in…
Today, the House Education Committee rejected HB 476 (Jenkins). The Chamber-opposed bill, sought to weaken the Kentucky Department of Education’s ability to intervene when schools are identified as being consistently low-performing…
Help advance the Chamber’s education agenda to ensure the students of today can be the highly skilled workers of tomorrow. Call and leave a message for your…
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a critical bill today relating to corrections reform. HB 463 (Tilley) has the potential to save our state over $422 million in…
The Kentucky General Assembly is considering legislation that is being presented under the label of consumer protection, but does little more than legitimize questionable lending…
In addition to our efforts in Frankfort to advance the Chamber’s Business Agenda, we are keeping a close watch on business issues being debated in…
Dave Adkisson, President & CEO of the Chamber addressed the House Republican Caucus yesterday at the capitol to educate members on the Chamber’s role in…