Bipartisan federal spending and tax bill signed by president
On Friday, the president signed a spending and tax package worth $1.8 trillion. The spending bill will fund the federal government through next September and…
Performance audit of KRS included in recommendations to legislature by pension oversight board
In the final meeting of the Public Pension Oversight Board before the 2016 session, recommendations were put forth by the group to help shore up…
Bevin details what to expect from his administration at Kentucky Chamber policy conference
POST UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Not even a week into his administration, new Governor Matt Bevin laid out his plans for his first year in front…
Limited funds will drive conversations over pensions and budget in 2016 session
Lawmakers are looking to make pensions a priority in the 2016 session but fear there will not be enough money to fully address the problems…
Legislative leaders provide outlook on budget, pensions and other legislative expectations
Ahead of the 2016 session, legislative leaders spoke with the business community about what can be expected when crafting a budget and working to address…
Kentucky teachers’ pension work group sends final report on possible system solutions to new governor
The work group studying the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System (KTRS) in order to suggest changes to ensure the system’s solvency has completed its work and…
Gov. Matt Bevin to speak at Legislative Preview Conference
Gov. Matt Bevin will provide the closing keynote speech during the Kentucky Chamber’s Legislative Preview Conference on Monday, Dec. 14 at the Marriott Griffin Gate…
Bevin promises review of pension systems as Chamber continues to push for KRS audit
As Kentucky’s public pension systems continue to falter, elected officials including newly sworn-in Governor Matt Bevin have committed to pursue the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s…
Bevin begins administration with policy promises in inaugural address
After being sworn-in as the new governor of Kentucky late Monday evening in a private ceremony, Governor Matt Bevin spoke to the commonwealth Tuesday about…
Presenting Both Sides: KentuckyWired project to bring government-owned broadband to state
A project to bring high-speed broadband to underserved parts of the state through a government-owned fiber network has been touted as a way to bring…