Major industries expect growth, but finding skilled workers a challenge
Positive economic conditions and strong prospects for growth were among the findings of a recent statewide survey of Kentucky businesses. But another finding poses a…
Unions file suit to block right to work law
A lawsuit was filed today by the Kentucky AFL-CIO and Teamsters Local 89 who claim Kentucky’s new right to work law violates the state’s constitution….
New guide offers information on school performance, accountability
Helping parents, employers and community leaders gain a better understanding of school performance is the focus of a new citizen’s guide from the Kentucky Chamber…
New campaign aims to prepare Kentuckians to fill positons in high-demand fields
Kentuckians now have access to more resources to prepare for jobs in critical, high-demand fields such as healthcare, IT, advanced manufacturing, construction, and logistics. On…
Kentucky Chamber report details state’s low workforce participation rate
Kentucky’s low workforce participation rate is the focus of a report released today by the Kentucky Chamber. Although the state’s unemployment rate ranked 27th…
Pension report confirms magnitude of crisis, recommendations to follow
If not seriously addressed, the state’s pension systems could face insolvency in just five years, according to the results of audits of the pension plans. …
Pension system debts grow as board adopts more ‘realistic’ assumptions
As the Kentucky Retirement System (KRS) continues to be one of the country’s worst-funded pension plans, the system’s board voted Thursday to adopt new, lower…
Kentucky Chamber report details state’s infrastructure condition
In connection with National Infrastructure Week, today the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce released “A Citizen’s Guide to Kentucky Infrastructure,” a report detailing the critical condition…
Effort to change federal healthcare law provides strong coverage and keeps promises, U.S. Rep. Andy Barr says
In the aftermath of a vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to make changes to federal healthcare law, Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr says he…
Kentucky’s P3 law honored during National Infrastructure Week
In connection with National Infrastructure Week, the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP), the leading association in the field, has announced its inaugural list of…