Work Group identifies measures to curb rising prison population and costs
On Monday, the Justice Reinvestment Work Group of the Criminal Justice Policy Assessment Council (CJPAC) appointed by Gov. Matt Bevin in late 2016 released their…
Financial crisis will bring frightening realities in 2018, legislative leaders tell business community
Less than two weeks before legislators are called back to Frankfort for the 2018 session, legislative leaders painted a bleak picture Tuesday at the Kentucky…
Projected pension costs for next budget continue to grow
Presentations in front of the Public Pension Oversight Board Monday showed the pension problem continuing to grow as legislators get set to return to Frankfort…
Acting House Speaker Osborne says essential skills, tort reform and workers compensation are top priorities for 2018 session
As the 2018 session approaches, acting House Speaker David Osborne outlined 2018 Legislative Priorities beyond pensions, budget and taxes in an interview with The Bottom…
House Speaker Osborne expects “severe” budget cuts to deal with revenue shortfalls, pension funding needs, and more
With the 2018 legislative session just weeks away, new Acting House Speaker David Osborne expects the crafting of the next two-year budget to be the…
Kentucky Chamber and Kids Matter Coalition Host Workforce of Today, Workforce of Tomorrow Rally
On Wednesday, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kids Matter Coalition partnered to host a rally focused on the importance of accessible, high-quality childcare…
Kentucky Chamber Leads Discussion Highlighting Link Between Opioid Use and Low Workforce Participation
Today, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center convened four other state chambers to discuss the impact of opioid use on our…
Acting House Speaker Osborne says pension reform agreement and bill drafting process ‘substantially complete’
New Acting House Speaker David Osborne says he hopes to bring calm and stability to his new role as the legislature works to tackle difficult…
New Senate Education Chair Max Wise says education funding will be priority in 2018 as state continues to struggle with pension crisis
As the end of 2017 quickly approaches, state Sen. Max Wise said pension reforms should likely wait until the 2018 regular session and added funding…
Gov. Matt Bevin to speak at 2018 Legislative Preview Conference
Gov. Matt Bevin will provide the keynote speech during the Kentucky Chamber’s Legislative Preview Conference on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the Marriott Griffin Gate in…