Lawmakers and horse industry leader say time to pass sports wagering
On Wednesday, lawmakers discussed legislation to legalize wagering on sporting events which was proposed during the 2019 session but did not see final passage. Keeneland…
Surplus in state dollars seen following tax reforms and other economic changes
Kentucky saw growth in revenue in 2019 following changes to the state’s tax code and other factors, according to the state’s budget experts. That additional…
Special election set to fill vacant House seat in Northern Kentucky on Nov. 5
Following the resignation of Rep. Diane St. Onge in August, Gov. Matt Bevin has set a special election to fill the vacant House District 63…
Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer Presented with Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
On Monday, Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson and Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Ashli Watts presented Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer with…
Kentucky Education Commissioner says changes must be made to profession to address teacher shortage
Kentucky has seen a shortage of teachers as there have been more than 5,000 job openings for educators since the beginning of 2019 and critical…
U.S. Senate confirms nomination of Kelly Craft as United Nations ambassador
On Wednesday, Kentuckian Kelly Craft was confirmed to the position of United Nations ambassador following a vote by the full U.S. Senate. Craft, who has been serving as U.S….
2019 Business Summit and Annual Meeting Videos Now Online
Videos from the Kentucky Chamber’s 2019 Business Summit are now available on our YouTube Channel. Click the links below to watch specific videos. Manufacturing Rules the…
Business community urges support of Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
In a letter sent to Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul on Monday, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Lexington, Greater Louisville Inc., and the Northern…
Pension special session ends with governor signing bill to give options and relief to certain entities
On Wednesday, Gov. Matt Bevin signed into law a bill that provides the state’s regional universities and other quasi-governmental agencies with a freeze of employer…
Sen. Brandon Smith Presented with Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
On Wednesday, Kentucky Chamber Vice President of Policy Development Kate Shanks presented Senator Brandon Smith with the Chamber MVP Award. Smith was among a select…