Kentucky Chamber files amicus brief in defense of workers’ compensation law
On July 9, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce joined the Kentucky Association of Counties, Kentucky League of Cities, and the Kentucky Coal Association in filing…
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Federal unemployment benefits to end a week sooner than expected
Kentuckians out of work amid the COVID-19 pandemic expecting to receive the $600 weekly federal unemployment benefit through the end of July may be surprised…
Dr. Jason Glass named Kentucky’s new Commissioner of Education
At a special meeting of the Kentucky Board of Education Friday, Dr. Jason Glass was named as the state’s new Commissioner of Education. The special…
Governor announces executive order mandating masks for Kentuckians
Citing a steady uptick in statewide COVID-19 cases this week, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced Thursday an executive order requiring all Kentuckians to wear personal…
Business community urges legislature to consider COVID-19 lawsuit protections as Kentucky reopens
In an effort to protect Kentucky’s business community as the state reopens amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Kentucky Chamber testified before the Interim Joint Committee…
Kentucky Chamber encourages Congress to support DACA and protect Dreamers
In an effort to support the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and DACA-eligible individuals, also known as Dreamers, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce…
State education leaders detail outlook of 2020-2021 school year and funding issues
As conversations about reopening Kentucky’s public schools continue across the state, legislators heard from several education groups preparing for the months ahead at the Interim…
Workforce initiative receives two-year grant from state, names new Talent Pipeline System Leader
On Monday, the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center announced an extension of their partnership with the Kentucky Education and Workforce Cabinet and the promotion of Lakisha…
Businesses challenge Beshear administration’s reopening requirements in court
Businesses have recently been suing Gov. Andy Beshear over the reopening requirements put out by his administration. On Monday, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles filed…
Kentucky Chamber launches statewide campaign to change the stigma around substance use disorder and make positive changes in the criminal justice system
In an effort to help Kentuckians struggling with substance use disorder, assist businesses in developing recovery-friendly work environments, and engage Kentuckians interested in smart criminal…