Survey shows impact of in-home school and childcare on Kentucky’s workforce
A survey of business leaders across the state in the wake of changes to schools and childcare due to the COVID-19 pandemic shows a large…
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Employers could have to pay additional leave for parents because of virtual schooling and child care closures
Many school districts across Kentucky will begin classes virtually after Gov. Andy Beshear’s recommendation that schools push back their in-person start dates to September 28….
Churchill Downs releases attendance plans for rescheduled Kentucky Derby
After rescheduling its signature event for just the second time since 1875, Churchill Downs on Wednesday unveiled plans to host a limited number of guests…
Kentucky governor recommends schools wait until September 28 to hold in-person classes, announces new regulations for bars and restaurants
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asked the state’s public and private schools on Monday to delay in-person classes until September 28. Beshear called the decision “tough…
Trump issues executive orders aimed at providing added relief amid pandemic
As talks between Democrats and Republicans on a phase-four stimulus package for Americans have stalled, President Donald Trump filed executive orders over the weekend aimed…
Kentucky State Fair will be limited to participants only
The Kentucky State Fair will look a lot different in 2020, as Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday the annual event held at the Kentucky Exposition…
Op-ed: Three crisis issues requiring swift action to put Kentucky on the fast track to recovery
The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the road…
Kentucky native appears before U.S. Senate Committee, one step closer to approval as Ambassador of UN Economic and Social Council
Kentucky native Jennifer Yue Barber appeared before the U.S. Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday for her appointment as ambassador of the United Nations Economic and…
Some Kentucky employers could see a 2,000% increase in unemployment insurance tax if issues not addressed, Chamber president states
Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund currently has a balance of $0. This comes as the Commonwealth has the highest unemployment rate in the nation…
US Senate unveils HEALS Act, next legislative relief package aimed at helping Americans through pandemic
As the country continues to struggle with the impacts of the coronavirus, Senate Republicans rolled out a new proposal Monday that will aim to provide…