Gov. Matt Bevin details vision for reforms to state tax code and pension systems
Tax reform in Kentucky will have to bring in more revenue to help pay for the state’s pension crisis and tough decisions will have to…
Taxes & Budget
Key players to discuss reforming state tax code and pension systems at Legislative Preview Conference
As Kentucky continues to struggle financially with an outdated tax code and growing pension crisis, a panel of experts will discuss what the state can…
Policymakers and experts to provide exclusive insight at 2017 Legislative Preview Conference
Following a contentious election season, The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is set to bring experts together to discuss what Kentuckians can expect next at the…
Kentucky Chamber to travel around the state and discuss key issues ahead of 2017 session
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce leaders will be traveling around the state to present the 2017 Legislative Agenda, containing the top priorities of the business community….
Kentucky Chamber kicks off road show detailing 2017 legislative priorities
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY. – Kentucky Chamber President & CEO Dave Adkisson spoke to members of the Hardin County Chamber on Wednesday, kicking off a legislative briefing…
Facilitating employment after incarceration will help cut costs, Ramsey says
Apprenticeships can play a key role in cost-savings corrections reforms by ensuring individuals have a path to success after incarceration, Labor Cabinet Secretary Derrick Ramsey…
Removal of unemployment insurance surcharge to save businesses $34 million annually
After many years of Kentucky businesses paying a surcharge on unemployment insurance (UI), Gov. Matt Bevin announced Thursday that the surcharge will be suspended effective…
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….
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…
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…