No action on pensions in 2016 will likely lead to bond rating downgrades, experts say
Without action on the state’s persistent pension problems during the 2016 session, experts explained Monday that the state will likely see lower bond ratings as…
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announces support for felony expungement legislation
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has adopted a policy that would help address Kentucky’s qualified workforce shortage by supporting legislation to provide…
Kentucky Chamber honors Rep. Brent Yonts with Chamber MVP award
On Thursday, the Kentucky Chamber presented Rep. Brent Yonts of Greenville with the Chamber MVP Award. Rep. Yonts was among a select group of legislators…
Whitfield talks to Chamber about his decision to retire and issues left facing district
Kentucky U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield of Hopkinsville says he is ready to retire after more than two decades in Congress but is pleased with the…
Auditor-Elect Harmon Prioritizes Retirement System Audit
While the change in party for the Governor’s office was the big news of last week, another state office will have a change that could…
Kentucky Chamber President and others meet with Bill and Melinda Gates, discuss education successes
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson was among a small group of Kentucky education leaders who met Tuesday in Pikeville with Bill and Melinda…
Whitfield discusses race to replace him in Congress and qualities needed in next representative
After announcing his retirement, Kentucky Congressman Ed Whitfield of Hopkinsville is discussing the qualifications he feels are needed in the next representative from his area….
Kentucky Chamber to travel around the state and discuss big issues ahead of 2016 session
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce leaders will be traveling around the state to present “Creating a Vision for Kentucky,” a presentation based on the Chamber’s vision…
Election Results: Bevin wins governor’s race, down ballot races split
Republican Matt Bevin was elected governor of Kentucky Tuesday night, defeating Democratic Attorney General Jack Conway. Bevin led Conway with 53 percent of the vote compared…
Slam Dunk Kentucky! campaign to focus on winning game plan for education
Supporting the higher academic standards that are fueling progress in Kentucky schools is the focus of a new campaign being developed by the Kentucky Chamber…