Courses rewarding high school and college credit will better prepare students, Heiner says
Funding for a dual credit program in Kentucky that will give students high school and college credit for certain courses as well as reward schools…
Kentucky Chamber expresses concern over Health Insurance Tax provision within the Affordable Care Act
In a letter sent to members of Kentucky’s congressional delegation, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce expressed concerns about the Health Insurance Tax provision in the…
Leadership Institute for School Principals celebrates 5 years
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Institute for School Principals celebrated its 5th anniversary with a two-day event in Lexington with a reception, sponsored by Alltech,…
Rep. Darryl Owens presented with Chamber MVP Award
On Wednesday, Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson presented State Rep. Darryl Owens of Louisville with the Chamber MVP Award. Rep. Owens was among…
Plan for Medicaid expansion to include premiums and expanded drug treatment options
Premium requirements for some of Medicaid population and other factors will be included in a waiver request to change the way Kentucky’s Medicaid expansion is…
Bevin administration hopes to have new plan for Medicaid expansion ready by end of the year
Working to address the cost of Medicaid expansion in Kentucky, Gov. Matt Bevin’s advisor Mark D. Birdwhistell told members of the business and health care…
Justice reform council to tackle state’s high incarceration rates announced by Gov. Matt Bevin
Gov. Matt Bevin held a press conference Tuesday to announce the formation of a Criminal Justice Policy Assessment Council to study all aspects of Kentucky’s…
Governor signs omnibus alcohol law to strengthen industry and increase tourism
On Tuesday, Gov. Matt Bevin ceremoniously signed into law Senate Bill 11, the omnibus alcohol bill that makes changes to the regulation of the state’s…
Putting all higher education on equal playing field and school choice are priorities, Heiner says
Education and Workforce Secretary Hal Heiner wants Kentuckians to view career and technical education as an equally fruitful option to a four year degree so…
KRS Board to see changes after Bevin Executive Order
In another act of Executive Order, Governor Bevin announced Friday afternoon he had abolished the Kentucky Retirement Systems Board of Trustees and replaced it with…