Pension system transparency being pushed in pre-filed bill
As the state’s pension systems continue to struggle and calls for transparency get louder, Rep. James Kay (D-Versailles) announced Wednesday he has pre-filed a bill…
New federal education law gives Kentucky rare opportunities, U.S. Sen. Alexander says
As Kentucky works to comply with a new federal education law that seeks to return power over testing and accountability back to the states, U.S….
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander to visit Kentucky and testify on new education law
As a way for Kentucky legislators to get a better understanding of the new federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and how the state should…
Kentucky Chamber PAC announces 2016 legislative candidate endorsements
The Kentucky Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) announced Friday the endorsement of 26 legislative candidates. State House and Senate race candidates who submitted answers to…
Tourism Secretary details how businesses can help boost state through P3 projects
As the P3 process is getting underway, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Don Parkinson says now is the time for businesses to bring forward their public-private partnership…
Apprenticeship program aimed at addressing skilled-labor gap launched by Bevin administration
As businesses in Kentucky continue to struggle to find skilled workers to fill the positions they have available, Gov. Matt Bevin and Labor Cabinet Secretary…
Group working on performance-based funding formula meets at Kentucky Chamber offices
A group of key education and government representatives tasked with coming up with a formula for how state universities will receive funding based on their…
Removal of unemployment insurance surcharge to save businesses $34 million annually
After many years of Kentucky businesses paying a surcharge on unemployment insurance (UI), Gov. Matt Bevin announced Thursday that the surcharge will be suspended effective…
Who is better for Kentucky business, Trump or Clinton? Both sides argue points at Chamber Congressional Forum
Ahead of the 2016 presidential election, Kentucky politicians from both sides of the aisle made the case for their candidate in front of the business…
House Democrats meet to discuss “questionable investments” of pension system
In a specially called meeting of the Kentucky House of Representatives Tuesday, House Speaker Greg Stumbo said a recent meeting of the Public Pension Oversight…