Pension reform clears first legislative hurdle
Lawmakers took the first step towards meaningful pension reform today by passing Senate Bill 2 – a bill aimed at fixing the more than $30…
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Chamber promotes access to wireless broadband in Kentucky
Tuesday, Kentucky Chamber vice president Bryan Sunderland spoke at a news conference to promote policies in Kentucky that will increase investment in wireless broadband technologies…
Bill to create medical review panels clears Senate committee
Wednesday morning, the Senate Health and Welfare Committee passed Senate Bill 9, sponsored by Sen. Julie Denton, which would establish a medical review panel process for lawsuits…
Education pays, but how much?
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education released a policy brief it calls “College Still Pays” stating that 56 percent of Kentucky’s jobs will require at…
Lexington reaches pension deal – sets model for state to follow
From Business Lexington: City reaches consensus on pension reform Lexington’s police and fire pension, which has a $296 million unfunded liability, would be comprehensively reformed…
Commissioner Comer discusses economic impact of agriculture
Today Agriculture Commissioner James Comer addressed the board of directors of the Kentucky Chamber. Commissioner Comer discussed the importance of agriculture to Kentucky’s economy and…
Legislative leaders elected in House and Senate
Tuesday was primarily an “administrative” day at the capitol with both chambers swearing in new members and organizing committee structures. But it was also an…
Chamber outlines key legislative priorities at 18th Annual Kentucky Chamber Day
Last night, the business community celebrated the start of the 2013 Kentucky General Assembly with its 18th Annual Kentucky Chamber Day dinner. The Governor and…
Kentucky reaches new milestone in teacher certification
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) announced on Tuesday that 268 Kentucky teachers were awarded the prestigious National Board Certification in the class…
Pension Liabilities Crushing Cities – Top Kentucky Mayors Urge Action
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray were joined by the head of the Kentucky League of Cities Jonathan Steiner and Tommy Turner,…