Congress sends President Obama Transportation Funding Bill
Congress has passed a 5-year transportation plan that includes $305 billion in spending marking the first time in a decade that a plan of this…
KRS Board votes to lower assumed rate of return as system continues to fall short
The Kentucky Retirement System (KRS) Board of Trustees voted Thursday to lower the system’s assumed rate of return on investments from 7.5% to 6.75% for…
Kentucky Chamber’s Legislative Briefing Tour continues
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson made four stops at local chambers of commerce in western Kentucky this week, speaking to more than 500…
Congress fights Obama on climate change commitment delivered in Paris
Congress has passed resolutions disapproving of regulations targeting greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. President Obama is expected to veto the resolutions and Congress likely…
Health care bill passed by Kentucky congressman set to help small businesses
As disputes over the Affordable Care Act continue, a Kentucky congressman has found a way to help small businesses maintain health care coverage for their…
Bevin names John Chilton as state budget director
Governor-Elect Matt Bevin announced Tuesday that John E. Chilton will be State Budget Director. Chilton, co-founder of Mountjoy, Chilton and Medley CPAs and Advisors, is…
U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers talks future of SOAR under a new administration
As Governor Steve Beshear prepares to leave office, Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers says he hopes the next governor will work with him to improve eastern…
Pension options laid out to legislators by Chamber President ahead of final KTRS meeting
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson explained legislators can likely expect a list of options from the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System (KTRS) working group…
Governor launches program to give Kentuckians second chances alongside Chamber President
After hearing from employers that they have positions available but no one to fill them, Governor Steve Beshear announced the launch of “Reworking Kentucky” to…
Congress to take action to halt new power plant rules
Congress is expected to take action this week to block the implementation of new regulations on power plants. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized regulations…