Senate Majority Leader McConnell points to Ky. Chamber support of federal tax reform
As the U.S. Senate begins debate on a bill to enact federal tax reform, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell kicked off the discussion with a…
Taxes & Budget
Costs of Kentucky’s growing prison population expected to rise without legislative action
The costs to taxpayers for Kentucky’s growing prison population is expected to increase by $600 million in the next decade if no legislative action is…
Chambers across Kentucky press for federal tax reform
In a letter distributed to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Rand Paul, the Kentucky Chamber along with several local chambers pressed the U.S….
Federal tax reform could mean big changes for Kentucky businesses
Members of the U.S. House and Senate continue to discuss tax reform in what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has described as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity”…
Pension reform proposal offers opportunity to address growing pension crisis, Chamber President says
As a special session to tackle public pension reforms is expected in the coming weeks, policy groups discussed the proposal presented by the governor and…
Kentucky Chamber Announces Support of Proposed Pension Reform Framework
On Friday, the Kentucky Chamber released the following statement announcing the organization’s support of the recently announced pension reform framework: The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce…
Bevin says new retirement benefits will be competitive, addresses concerns about reform plan
In an exclusive sit down interview with The Bottom Line Tuesday, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin discussed the details of the pension reform plan released last…
U.S. Senate passes critical budget bill paving way for tax reform
Thursday evening, the U.S. Senate voted to pass a budget resolution that paves the way for comprehensive tax reform. The 51 to 49 vote was…
Gov Matt Bevin and legislative leaders release pension reform plan moving new hires to 401k plans and keeping pension promises
POST UPDATED WITH VIDEO: After weeks of negotiations, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and legislative leaders announced their pension reform plan Wednesday that will put new…
Gov. Matt Bevin says pension plan and special session will both come soon
On Tuesday, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin told reporters the plan for pension reform which legislators and his administration have been working on for many weeks…