House member proposes legislator pensions no longer be in separate system
A bill to eliminate the retirement fund for state legislators and instead put them under the same plan as state workers has been pre-filed by…
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Bowen says structural pension reforms possible in 2017, transparency being made into political issue
Once audits of the state’s ailing pension systems are completed by the end of the year, there could be time to work up legislation to…
Kentucky Chamber PAC announces 2016 legislative candidate endorsements
The Kentucky Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) announced Friday the endorsement of 26 legislative candidates. State House and Senate race candidates who submitted answers to…
State Sen. Chris McDaniel to stump for Trump at Kentucky Chamber Congressional Forum
Ahead of the 2016 presidential election, Kentucky State Senator Chris McDaniel has been confirmed to speak about the campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump…
Judge rules Bevin has ability to reorganize board of ailing pension system but not remove chair
After executive orders by Gov. Matt Bevin to reorganize the Kentucky Retirement System (KRS) Board of Trustees and remove the board’s chair were challenged in…
Kentucky Chamber releases federal agenda ahead of Congressional Forum
Ahead of its inaugural Congressional Forum, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has released a federal agenda detailing the national legislative priorities of the business community….
Alison Lundergan Grimes to speak on behalf of Clinton at Kentucky Chamber forum
Ahead of the 2016 presidential election, Kentucky’s Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes has been confirmed to speak about the campaign of Democratic nominee Hillary…
Senator Joe Bowen presented with Chamber MVP Award
On Thursday, Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson presented State Sen. Joe Bowen of Owensboro with the Chamber MVP Award. Sen. Bowen was among…
The Kentucky Chamber and The Lane Report announce a news partnership
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and The Lane Report are pleased to announce a new partnership aimed at providing political news to a business-minded audience….
Tax reform and pension issues top of mind for both parties in state House
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Looking ahead to the 2017 session of the General Assembly, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle sat down with the Kentucky…