Council on Postsecondary Education selects Dr. Aaron Thompson as new president
Dr. Aaron Thompson has been selected as the Council on Postsecondary Education’s (CPE) new president. Thompson, who serve as CPE’s fourth president, will step into…
Legislators discuss budget estimates, bank taxes, and bail reform in interim meetings
On Thursday, lawmakers traveled to northern Kentucky to hold interim committee meetings at Northern Kentucky University in coordination with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce….
Rep. Steven Rudy Presented with Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
Today, Kentucky Chamber Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Ashli Watts presented Representative Steven Rudy of Paducah with the Chamber MVP Award. Rep. Rudy was…
U.S. Chamber report shows the cost of Kentucky’s legal liability climate
On Wednesday, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a report, Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System, showing that Kentucky’s legal liability climate costs…
Matt Jones and Scott Jennings to talk politics post-election at Kentucky Chamber’s 2019 Legislative Preview
After the highly-anticipated general election in November, Matt Jones and Scott Jennings will break down election results and what they mean for 2019 at the…
Kentucky employers to see 10.8% decrease in workers’ compensation costs
Kentucky employers can expect a significant decrease in workers’ compensation costs as the Kentucky Department of Insurance (DOI) has announced the approval of the 2018…
U.S. Court of Appeals hears Kentucky’s legislative ethics case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th District heard oral arguments Thursday on the issue of Kentucky’s legislative ethics prohibition on gifts and contributions…
Gov. Matt Bevin highlights critical role of early childhood development in workforce, launches literacy campaign
On Monday, Governor Bevin was joined by early childhood development leaders from across the state to announce a literacy campaign with a call to action…
Op-Ed: Kentucky’s Pro-Growth Policies Create More Jobs, Higher Incomes and Greater Business Confidence
The following piece is an op-ed authored by David Adkisson, president and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Two recent studies conducted by the Kentucky…
Experts detail keys to success and revenue estimates for sports wagering in meeting with Kentucky lawmakers
After a decision by the United States Supreme Court in May opening the door for states to allow bets on sporting events, lawmakers are hearing…