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…
State will spend $7.4 million in July for help of private firm to deal with unemployment insurance claims
As Kentucky continues to struggle with unmet needs of those who have filed for unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear…
Amy McGrath will face McConnell in November, some changes coming to state legislature
After a week of waiting for mail-in ballots to be received, the final results from the June 23rd primary were released Tuesday. In addition to…
Kentucky takes out $865 million federal loan for unemployment insurance trust fund
With more than 900,000 unemployment claims filed in Kentucky since March, Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration announced last week it had secured an $865 million loan…
Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center and KCTCS partner to strengthen workforce across Kentucky
The Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) have partnered to train Workforce Solutions leaders from all 16 colleges…
Kentucky officials detail guidance for reopening schools including requiring masks and unlimited days for at-home learning
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and members of his administration released a document Thursday that will serve as a guide for local school districts as they…