Chamber encourages elected officials to address Kentucky public employee pension system
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Gov. Steve Beshear, members of the General Assembly and all 2012 candidates for the General Assembly…
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New laws go into effect July 12
New laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2012 regular session will take effect on July 12. The Chamber recommends Kentucky companies stay in compliance…
National report card grades Kentucky postsecondary education
Public postsecondary education in Kentucky received average or below-average grades in most categories included in a new national study, although two-year institutions generally performed better…
Sierra Club targets natural gas in latest major campaign
Ten years ago, the Sierra Club launched its “Beyond Coal” campaign. The goal of the campaign: to end the process of mining and burning of coal in…
Louisville and Lexington mayors to kick off Business Summit
On Monday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray will get the Business Summit started when they co-present…
Chamber encourages business community to support educators, students
Kentucky students are being taught mathematics and English/language arts under new, more challenging standards that are designed to improve their preparation for college and career….
Business Summit agenda nearly finalized
Care about Kentucky’s future? You won’t want to miss the Kentucky Chamber’s Business Summit. Be a part of the conversation to shape the course of…
Victory for business in 2012 session
Perhaps the greatest relief for businesses during the 2012 Kentucky General Assembly was the passage of legislation (HB 495) that addresses the interest on the debt…
If upheld, governor will create exchanges by executive order
Earlier this month, Gov. Steve Beshear announced that if the Affordable Care Act is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, he will issue an executive…
Chamber joins other business groups challenging EPA MATS rule
On February 16, 2012, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) rule. MATS imposes new emissions standards…