Reentry reform legislation passes out of Senate committee
Bipartisan legislation seeking to cut down on recidivism and allow people a better transition back into the community after life in prison passed out of…
Op-ed: Smart Criminal Justice Reform Can Benefit Kentucky’s Workforce
The following is an op-ed from Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Bill Lear. Find a video with additional information about this issue at the…
Legislative Update: House passes workers’ comp reform, transparency measure, and more
On Wednesday, the Kentucky House of Representatives passed multiple bills that are priorities of the business community. Workers’ Compensation System Modernization Legislation to improve the…
Model for performance-based higher education funding passes Senate
On Wednesday, the State Senate passed SB 153, which brings Kentucky one step closer to adopting a new funding model for the states’ public postsecondary…
Gov. Matt Bevin calls on legislators to pass charter school legislation
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin joined House Education Chair Bam Carney and Education and Workforce Secretary Hal Heiner Tuesday to voice support for legislation that would…
Telecommunications modernization bill passes through Senate committee
A bill aiming to cut the regulation faced by telecommunications providers that prevent investment passed the Senate Economic Development Committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 10, sponsored…
Exclusive: House Education Chair files charter schools bill
Legislation to bring more educational opportunities to Kentucky through the creation of charter schools was filed by House Education Committee Chair John “Bam” Carney on…
Comprehensive education reform bill passes Kentucky state Senate
On Friday, Senators passed Senate Bill 1, an omnibus education bill which impacts several areas of Kentucky’s education system. The law follows the passage and…
Jacqueline Pitts named Director of Communications at Kentucky Chamber
On Wednesday, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President Dave Adkisson announced that Jacqueline Pitts has been promoted to the position of Director of Communications. Pitts has…
Gov. Matt Bevin says prevailing wage repeal will bring great opportunities to state at ceremonial signing
Gov. Matt Bevin discussed the positive economic impacts of prevailing wage repeal that he feels will be felt throughout Kentucky at the ceremonial signing of…